It’s election time – a Primary Election with several important positions being decided. Here’s the Tillamook County Pioneer”s “Questions for the Candidates.” This provides our communities with our expanded election coverage and…
Category: Government
Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has more Staff than Larger Counties with Far More Reported Crimes, Other Popular Tourist Destinations
EDITOR’S NOTE: This press release from Lincoln County gives a comparison of District Attorney offices, crime rates in neighboring communities, including Tillamook anc Clatsop County. The Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office has…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Three Public Meetings to Discuss Oregon’s Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will hold three public meetings to discuss the Oregon Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery. Meetings will include updates related to marine life entanglement and an…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEEK LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER
The Tillamook County Library is seeking applications for one library board seat on the library board of directors. We are seeking people who are passionate about our libraries with a variety of…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: 2026 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season
On Friday, April 24, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season and regulations. The information below is summarized in the 2026 Pacific Halibut Sport Regulations Map found…
FREE SHOWING TILLAMOOK COLISEUM THEATER SUNDAY APRIL 26 – “Battlegrounds Backroads: Fighting Suicide in Rural Oregon” – Local Documentary Shines Light on Veteran Suicide
Rogue Cell premiered their documentary about veteran suicide on Veterans Day November 11, 2025 in Astoria – see Pioneer story below. And now the film will be viewed in Tillamook. FREE showing of Battlegrounds…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: I Was Wrong About Abortion
Sometimes Changing Your Mind Is the Principled Thing By State Representative Cyrus Javadi From the moment I first considered running for office in 2022 until now, I have been asked, now and…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Remembering Gaylord Nelson
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” – Gaylord Nelson By Marc C. Johnson It’s Earth…
Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
To the Editor: I’m writing this to express my support for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner, Position 3. Since she was first elected, Mary Faith has shown that she has the…
Emergency service agencies to host public safety fair Sat. April 25
When an emergency happens and help is needed, whether on land or water, first responders are at the ready. In Tillamook County, numerous organizations work together to provide a robust and cohesive…