On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at approximately 5:15 PM, Oregon State Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 6 near milepost 33. Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford…
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Create your own Model River Canoe with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Sept. 19
OIOpublisher River canoes are a significant piece of Native American culture. They were the primary method of transportation by many tribes of North America who relied on them for hunting, fishing and…
Tillamook County Democrats Adopt Resolution Regarding Masks in Tillamook County Schools
EDITOR’S NOTE: Masks are not political – it’s about public health and community safety. It’s been made into a political issue to cause division and distrust. From stronger.org: “The benefits of masking…
Sharing Stories: 9/11/01 – Remember Twenty Years Ago, Imagine Doing Better
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharing stories from community voices – that’s what the Pioneer is all about, and especially on “significant” days. It’s been 20 years since 9/11 became stamped in permanent ink as…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Kilchis Point Reserve Provides Outdoor Access, Forest, Bay Therapy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’s story about Kilchis Point is from Spring … and Fall is just as enjoyable of time to hike this popular trail. The vine maples and other deciduous trees will…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: What is Forest Therapy? And why you need to get some ASAP …
by Amy McVeety, AmeriCorps VISTA at Tillamook County Community Health Center Have you ever noticed a sense of calmness and relaxation while spending time outdoors? Felt your stress slip away while hiking…
ATTENTION FISHERMEN/BOATERS: Memaloose Boat Launch Lanes Closed at Low Tide Due to Sedimentation
Sediment accretion at Memaloose Boat Launch, near Tillamook has closed both launch lanes at low tide. Boaters are advised that launching is only available at high tide. Dredging beneath the lanes will…
Hoffman Center Gallery September Show – Land Cell, Still Lives in Time of Turmoil, Whimsical Sculptures
Hoffman Gallery September Show Featuring the works of Matthew Dennison, Lena Lencek, and Serafine Lilien Open Thursday through Sunday | September 2-26 | 1:00-5:00pm Free and open to the public – masks…
MISSING PERSON INVESTIGATION-DEVILS CHURN-LINCOLN COUNTY
On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at approximately 2:00 PM, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to for a subject who had fallen into the ocean at Devils Churn, a USFS…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 UPDATE: 19th COVID-19 Death Reported in Tillamook County – Sept. 10, 2021
TILLAMOOK, Ore. —Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified total September 10, 2021 of the 19th Tillamook County resident to have died from the disease, COVID-19. For the first 18 months of…