By Jim Heffernan Finding truth is difficult. Contrasting messages swirl about continuously. Inspired by the book, “The Scout Mindset” I’ve volunteered to be a scout for the community. I am looking for…
Category: Feature
From Space to Long Ago: Writers Read Celebration Considers ‘From A Distance’ March 6th
Some say perspective changes everything. The 16 writers from throughout the Northwest, Canada and Texas selected to read their pieces on the theme, “From a Distance,” for the Cannon Beach Library’s Writers…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Sick Man
EDITOR’S NOTE: Butch sent this to the Pioneer yesterday, February 27, 2026, before the bombing of Iran by the United States and Israel, adding to the list of mis-deeds by the “sick…
BOOK/MOVIE REVIEW: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t” & Grosse Pointe Blank
By Jim Heffernan There could be something wrong with me. I say that because one of my favorite movies is a hired killer comedy, 1997”s “Grosse Pointe Blank”. I challenge anyone to…
US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 63 – Tillamook Bay Presents Recreational Boating Safety Course March 14th in Netarts
Do you have your Oregon Boaters Education Card? Oregon Boaters are required to take a boating safety course and carry a Boater Education Card. This law applies to all boaters who operate…
All Tillamook Teens Invited to Help Remodel Teen Library Area Hands-On Design Workshop March 18
The Tillamook County Library is entering the second phase in the redesign of its teen area at the Tillamook Main Library, and local teens are invited to help shape the process and…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: It’s Was All a Lie
“On inflation, immigration, tariffs and matters of war and peace, President Donald Trump presented a frequently distorted account of the state of the nation Tuesday.” – AP fact check By Marc C….
Bay City Arts Center’s Youth Theater Group Presents Two Theatrical Performances March 13, 14 & 15 – Collaborative Community Spirit Brings Fun, Joy to Building’s New Stage, Performance Area
By Laura Swanson Step into the 100-year-old Bay City Arts Center building (yes – celebrating that milestone this year!) on a Tuesday or Thursday the last four weeks, and you’ll find the…
TRYING TO SEE: In Troubled Times, Revert to Haiku
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer is lucky to have a group of dedicated writers and contributors – blessed really by so many talented individuals that are willing to share their writing with our…
POETRY: Stumble and Beauty
(From Barbara McLaughlin) May you stumble and get up May you weep and feel better May you cry out in anger and curse and stomp Our world has a plethora of things…