By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider After a year of detailed orientation and policy sessions with county officials, the ONA’s Zoning and Plan Review Committee (“ZAPR”) is entering the home stretch in its mission to…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE & DISTRICT ATTORNEY TOWN HALL MARCH 4TH AT TILLAMOOK MAIN LIBRARY: INTRO TO ARREST, BAIL & CHARGING
Join us for a Town Hall with Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown, District Attorney Aubrey Olson and special guest Tillamook Police Chief Nick Troxel on March 4th, 2025, from 5:00 pm to…
OP/ED: Controversy Continues, Costs of the Cover Up in Manzanita
By Will Stone Manzanita, Oregon, is a small coastal town with a population of approximately 600, known for its scenic beauty and tight-knit community. The city government consists of a city council…
BLACK HISTORY – EVERY MONTH: John Lewis 1940-2020
EDITOR’s NOTE: We are going to continue to celebrate the ethnic diversity that’s the United State of America … Here’s more about the heroes of history in the U.S.A. By Jim Heffernan…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPT. From the Chief’s Desk: Cyber Safety Month Stay Safe Online; Protecting Yourself in the Digital World
(February 2025 – Vol. 1 | Issue 2) By Chief Nick Troxel In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying safe online is more important than ever. Cybercriminals are constantly developing new ways to…
Rockaway Beach Seeks Community Feedback on Draft Source Water Protection Plan for the Jetty Creek Watershed at Town Hall March 18th
ROCKAWAY BEACH, Oregon – On March 18, the City of Rockaway Beach will host a town hall to discuss a Draft Source Water Protection Plan for the Jetty Creek watershed. The hybrid…
Mary Leverette Appointed to Nehalem Bay Health District Board
Mary Leverette, a resident of Wheeler, has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Nehalem Bay Health District board of directors. Leverette was unanimously selected by the Health District board during…
CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM HEFFERNAN: Sermon #6 – A Great Awakening – Sat. March 1st
Join Jim and others at 10AM on Saturday March 1 for Sermon #6. This week’s sermon is 35 minutes long and will examine the American Dream and asks two important questions, “What…
Tillamook School District Reports Students Misusing Medicines; Resources Available for Substance Use
Tillamook School District issued this statement on February 26, 2025: Dear TSD9 Parents and Guardians: It has come to our attention that a dangerous trend is emerging among some of our students….
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER – WEEK IN REVIEW 2/27/25
A major storm pounds the coast A fiery Rockaway Town Hall The Salmonberry Trail Project Revisited (NOTE: The Salmonberry Trail Project is now handled by salmonberrytrail.org/ and STIA -Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency)…
