Physical distancing, infection control through proper hygiene and cleaning, and use of face coverings are the key tools Oregonians can use to keep themselves healthy and safe as Oregon begins the reopening…
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Food Roots Connects Local Farms to Oregon Food Bank – Tillamook nonprofit is supporting local farmers and ranchers while fighting food insecurity
TILLAMOOK OR, (May 15, 2020) — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, food insecurity in Oregon and its rural communities is at an all-time high. Tillamook-based nonprofit Food Roots is partnering…
Letter to the community from Mimi Haley, Executive Director of Columbia Pacific CCO
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Pacific CCO is keenly aware of the additional burdens and challenges for everyone. We are so thankful for the dedication and response from health…
Tillamook Lightwave Q & A: Broadband Network, Communications Backbone – Support for Skaar & McCall for Commissioner
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Pioneer posted Miel Macassey’s support for Erin Skaar and David McCall with information about the Tillamook Lightwave project last week; and then on Wednesday May 13th, Commissioner…
Governor Announces Phase I Counties Reopening; Tillamook County Approved
(Portland, OR)—Governor Kate Brown announced today the counties that can begin entering Phase I of reopening on May 15 under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Qualifying counties demonstrated…
Drew’s Reviews Editorial: EARTH SHATTERING & BLATHERING
By Andrew Jenck It’s been awhile since I’ve written a piece, hasn’t it? When AMC, the largest theater chain in the U.S. announced a boycott of Universal Studios’ productions with their announcement…
Fair Board Declares 2020 Fair will go on for 4-H, FFA, Kids, Community
By Camy VonSeggern, Fairgrounds Manager The Tillamook County Fair has been a shining star on the Northern Coast since its inception in 1891. For years people have gathered in Tillamook, in August,…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Commissioner Baertlein Endorses Yamamoto
I have spent my entire life as a Tillamook County Resident and during that time I have never endorsed a candidate for public office. In this unprecedented turbulent time, under conditions not…
Health care professionals needed as SERV-OR volunteers to support COVID-19 response
“When our health care system was preparing for the worst of this, volunteer health care workers answered the call,” said Governor Brown. “I want to commend all our health care professionals and…
The Littoral Life: Masked Intentions
By Dan Haag The last time I checked in with a column, it was nearly Valentine’s Day and 2020 was humming along quite mildly, thank you very much. Now, I look at…