The Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition is a group of community-serving professionals who meet monthly to work together to raise awareness of suicide prevention information, encourage prevention education, and plan and attend…
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Kiwanis of Tillamook Raise $22,000 for Scholarships for Local Students
OIOpublisher The Kiwanis Club of Tillamook has just completed their 2022 KT Days Scholarship Drive with a total of $22,000 raised through the sale of radio advertising on KTIL and Coast Radio,…
Governor declares May 16 to be “Rural Senior Day” in Oregon; Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon in Seaside May 16-18
The Oregon Office of Rural Health announced that Governor Brown has declared May 16, 2022 “Rural Senior Day” in Oregon. Seniors over the age of 65 represent 18% of all Oregonians and…
Nestucca High School Musicals Return with Performances of Li’l Abner May 18th, May 21-22, Continuing 60 Year Tradition
Nestucca High School students will present the musical Li’l Abner for a week of performances in the gym of Nestucca High School. On Wednesday, May 18th community members are invited to attend…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: National Prevention Week – Safe Medication Tips
By Janeane Krongos, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Many people will take prescription medications at some point. When used as prescribed, these medications can be beneficial in treating medical conditions, maintaining body functions,…
COMMUNITY ALERT: Risk of Fenantyl Overdose Deaths in School-Age Youth – Guidance for Parents, Schools, Community
School districts across the state are sharing this information about the risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-age youth. This Community Threat Bulletin – Risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-aged youth:…
Community Invited to Free Movie Screening to Raise Awareness Around Racism and Mental Health – View RACE to be Human May 15-21; Virtual Conversation May 26th
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Equity & Inclusion Committee is screening the documentary ‘RACE to be Human’ from May 15 – May 21. The movie is free to the public to view during…
Every Mile Counts as the American Lung Association’s REACH THE BEACH Cycling Event Returns for 2022 – Riders Arrive in Pacific City Saturday May 14th
32nd Annual American Lung Association Reach the Beach ride from Portland to Pacific City, OR – Fundraising ride offers cyclists route lengths of 100m, 75m, 50m and 25m to support the Lung…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 5/13/22
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Emergency Management Friday, May 13, 2022, 08:30am Another chilly start this morning with patchy fog and frost as the lows dropped to around 34. Now…
Local Middle School Students Find Success at Track and Field Meet; Ready for District Meet May 14th
Story by Nikki Brown for the Pioneer; Photos by Don Backman May 3, 2022 – Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School hosted a four-team track and field meet. Middle schoolers from Neah-Kah-Nie, Tillamook, Seaside, and…