By Jim Heffernan A truism among mechanics is, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Many a mechanic has ignored this maxim and regretted it. I think we can apply this maxim…
Category: Politics
Re-elect Current Tillamook Bay Community College Board – Goss, Hoff, Jones, McMahon, Bell
If you have lived or worked in Tillamook County for any length of time, you know about our world-class assets like wide open beaches, lush green forests, clear rivers and streams and…
2023 May Special Election – Tillamook County Pioneer’s Questions for the Candidates: Tillamook Bay Community College
What’s so special about this election? The May 2023 election is all about “special districts” – school boards, transportation district, recreation district, fire boards, health districts and more. And for Tillamook County…
Nestucca Valley School Board Candidates Receive Endorsement of Tillamook County Retired Educators and Teachers
Boyd, Nelson, Boisa, and Sanders Earn Endorsement from Retired Educators We are pleased to announce that four candidates running for election to the Nestucca Valley School District Board of Education have been…
Examining Gun Violence in America: Facts and Figures on a Persistent Problem
Gun violence has been a persistent issue in the United States for decades, with no clear solution in sight. While other countries have managed to reduce the number of gun-related deaths and…
WALLY NELSON and JOSEPH BOYD – Two strong candidates for Nestucca Valley School District Board
JOSEPH BOYD has served on the board since his appointment in 2022 and has children currently attending NVSD schools. His experience running a business, and current career as a corrections officer have…
We have a job to do: Hire Boisa and Sanders for Nestucca School Board
As electors, our job is very much like that of the prospective employer who is hoping to fill vacant positions with the most qualified people. We want people who have appropriate training…
2023 May Special Election – Tillamook County Pioneer’s Questions for the Candidates: Tillamook County Transportation District
What’s so special about this election? The May 2023 election is all about “special districts” – school boards, transportation district, recreation district, fire boards, health districts and more. And for Tillamook County…
The Indecisive Candidate
An informed voter hopes to have good information about a candidate’s background and policy positions. Right, left, or center on the political spectrum, voters deserve to know the qualifications, and the institutional…
Manzanita Council Unanimously Endorses Health District Bond Measure
Manzanita is the second north county community to formally endorse the May 16, 2023 health and senior care bond measure that has been advanced by the Nehalem Bay Health District. The Manzanita…
