By Sue Schuster Aalykke If you have read the latest Pioneer, there is an article* about the new and increased day-use access fees the Tillamook County Parks and Board of Commissioners are…
Category: Feature
Sitka Center Artist-in-Residence Show and Tell – Free Virtual Opportunity Nov. 5th
OIOpublisher OTIS, OR – October 15, 2020 – For the next few months, a talented group of artists and scientists will be residing amongst the trees and wildlife to deeply explore their…
New OSU program improves rural outreach to promote mental health and well-being
By Molly Rosbach, Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. — A new Oregon State University program is working to improve mental health and address substance use in rural communities by building on existing…
Take a Deep Dive into the History of Netarts Bay on Nov. 7
Netarts is an area steeped in history with many secrets to reveal. Learn more about the history of this beautiful place during the 4th annual ‘Stories of Netarts Past’ hosted by the…
An Ancient Bread to Celebrate an Ancient Holiday
By Dana Zia, The Golightly Gourmet “The spirits of dead friends sought the warmth of the Samhain fire and communion with their living kin.” Janet Farrar Halloween is one of the oldest…
Nehalem’s American Legion Cemetery: A History – In celebration of Historical Cemeteries Month
EDITOR’S NOTE: October is Historical Cemeteries Month, and to honor and acknowledge our local cemetery, here’s a history (written by a dear local citizen that we lost last year) and a video…
Oregon reports 555 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 2 more cases, total at 77
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 14 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 689, the Oregon Health Authority reported today October 31st. Oregon Health Authority reported 555 new confirmed…
LETTER TO EDITOR/COMMUNITY – Implicit Bias: Here but Changeable
Folks, Tillamook County has good people. They want the best for all people in Tillamook County. The County Commissioners say it best after George Floyd’s death : Commissioner Mary Faith Bell: ”…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: COVID-19 Weekly Case Summary Oct. 30th – Five new cases this week; Total case count at 75
Tillamook County COVID-19 Weekly Case Summary as of 10/30/20: 5 new confirmed positive cases 0 new presumptive cases* 75 cases in total (presumptive + positive) 1 currently hospitalized (Portland area) 11 presumptive…
Governor Announces Updates to School Metrics; Oregon Dept. of Education Releases Updated Metrics, Safety Reminders
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the new metrics, and if cases don’t continue to increase, and the county continues to meet metrics, Tillamook County schools are in the “eligible to reopen K-12” category. Each…