The Oregon Rural Urban Project team is conducting a statewide effort to address and bridge the political and social divisions that currently exist between urban and rural Oregonians. This situation poses a…
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Manzanita Citizen of the Year Nominations Open
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Manzanita Citizen of the Year. Each year the City seeks to honor those persons who have made a major contribution to the Manzanita community…
Support for Christy Kay for NCRD Board
I enthusiastically support Christy Kay for NCRD board. We who know her know that nothing matters more to Christy than the well-being of this community and all of its people, especially young…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Boycotts and Protests in our Community Garden
By Neal Lemery Another election season is upon us, with an infusion of lawn signs for local school boards and bond measures, overflowing town hall meetings, and an abundance of social media…
Where Art Lives: A Reflection from the Oregon Coast
By Alison Dennis, Executive Director, Sitka Center for Art and Ecology I moved to Tillamook County in the fall of 2018 to serve as director of the Sitka Center for Art and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER WEEK IN REVIEW 5/8/25
An amazing rescue on Netarts Bay; Help shape Tillamook’s Transportation Future; Animal rescue and rehab at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast- special event this weekend May 10 & 11; Seafood…
Exciting News for North County Recreation District – Congratulations to Barbara McCann on Retirement; Welcome New Executive Director, Justin Smith; Special Saturday Swims this Spring to Honor Legacy Pool – May 10 & June 14
LAST CHANCE FOR MEMORIAL BRICKS! Order by May 15th Did you learn to swim at NCRD? We are inviting all the families to join us for a FREE final swim at the…
“I Pledge Allegiance” … We Take an Oath
By Patty Rinehart Many of us remember standing in classrooms at the beginning of our school day to recite the pledge of allegiance–hand over heart. I went to find out about this…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Tillamook and Nestucca Valley School Board Elections – Support for Affolter, Ferrat, Wolfe & Barajas
It’s been my privilege to work closely with the campaigns for Brandon Affolter, Amanda Ferrat, Jordon Wolfe, and Irene Barajas and they all have my support because I know with certainty that…
GORDON’S WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE: Some Sun Through Saturday, Rain Returns for Sunday, Mother’s Day
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer There was a weak system that moved across yesterday that did little other than to bring us some clouds and cooler temperatures with…
