EDITOR’S NOTE: In response to Rockaway Beach citizen David’s op/ed (see link below) about why the City chose to “package” the City Charter amendments into one measure, here’s the methodology behind…
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OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY-TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST: WOLF CREEK SHOOTING LANES REOPEN AFTER $30K IN FIRE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS THANKS TO TRASH NO LANDS
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) worked with the non-profit Trash No Land to make major improvements to the four shooting lanes at Wolf Creek in the Tillamook State Forest. They…
OP/ED: The Billionaires Are Not Our Friends
By Kim Rosenberg We’re living in a time when the wealth of the world is held in the hands of a few people. It isn’t that there’s not enough money for…
RESPONSE TO ROCKAWAY BEACH MAYOR TALKS ABOUT CITY CHARTER: SOME VERY IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT NOT COMBINING THESE INTO ONE MEASURE
Here are some things to think about. My takeaway is these should be separate issues we vote on. Measure 29-187 is not inherently a bad idea to put before voters—Oregon law…
ROCKAWAY BEACH MAYOR TALKS: Understanding City Charters in Oregon
By Charles McNeilly, Rockaway Beach Mayor Have you ever wondered what gives our city the authority to build parks, maintain roads, provide services, or adopt local ordinances? We often think about the…
SECRETARY OF STATE TOBIAS READ: Get Ready to Vote; New System Tracks Ballot; Drop Box Locations in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: See the Pioneer’s “Questions for the Candidates” series for more information about the people asking for your vote. See links below. Ballots started being sent to voters in Oregon on…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES NOV. 3, 2026: STATE SENATE DISTRICT 16
The Tillamook County Pioneer provides readers with expanded election coverage – Questions for the Candidates – gives our communities an introduction to the candidates and an unbiased view to compare the candidates…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Travel Journal – No. 2
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett By Marc C. Johnson (Oct. 2, 2026) (Photo – The Wild Atlantic Way near Clifden, Ireland)…
OP/ED: Thank you Judges! No thanks to this administration.
By Diane Colcord Thank you to all the judiciary from district to federal to appeal judges! The majority are living up to the oaths they took and are trying to stop…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY NW OREGON FOREST PROTECTION DISTRIC ANNOUNCES END TO FIRE SEASON, EFFECTIVE OCT. 15, 2026
2026 Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions Termination The Oregon Department of Forestry announces effective at 12:01 am, Thursday, October 15, 2026, Fire Season and Public Use Restrictions will be terminated…
