OIOpublisher By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Few voters in our mostly retired Village have children in the Tillamook School District, but we do pay taxes to support it, and we do vote on its…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Port of Tillamook Bay & Tillamook Fire District
There’s an election for many special districts and boards – you should have received your ballot this week, and ballots are due by May 20th. These local special districts are the very…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Support for Food for All Oregonians Legislation
My name is Angelica Godinez Garcia, and I am a long-term resident of Tillamook County. During these trying and unprecedented times, we must uphold our community values of dignity and fairness. I…
Spring Round of “Dear Stranger” letter campaign at Tillamook County Library
For 10 years, Oregon Humanities’ Dear Stranger project has invited Oregonians to exchange letters with people they’ve never met. Since 2014, more than 1,000 people have sent letters to Dear Stranger and…
Letter of Support: Christy Kay Brings Heart-Centered, Authentic Approach to NCRD Board
To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to offer this letter of support for Christy Kay, a candidate for the North County Recreation District (NCRD) Board of Directors. As someone…
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Vulnerable Youth – Understanding & Preventing Youth Suicides
EDITOR’S NOTE: May is Mental Health Awareness Month – at the Pioneer, every month is mental health awareness. We are committed to providing connections, resources, education and information to normalize conversations about…
Workers & Families in Tillamook County Join Nationwide #MayDayStrong Mobilization to Demand Better Future for All May 3rd
We are protesting the billionaire takeover of America and demanding investment in our futures What: Rally Where: Sue Elmore Park, Front St. & Hwy. 101, Tillamook When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 –…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER WEEK IN REVIEW 5/1/25
Tillamook County Pioneer Week in Review – May 1, 2025: Orca Whales hunt in Tillamook Bay, Miami-Foley has a one day shutdown, May 2nd May is Wildfire awareness month, Progress at the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Celebrating the Rule of Law
By Neal Lemery While May has a strong tradition in American life of celebrating workers and advocating for the organized labor movement, the day is also celebrated to honor the rule of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Tillamook School District #9
There’s an election – ballots are due by May 20th – and should be in mailboxes the next day or so – for many special districts and boards. These local special districts…