This event marks the official kickoff of LaNicia Duke’s campaign for Governor of Oregon on Monday February 16th at Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita from Noon to 2pm. Join us to…
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GORDON’S EXTRA UPDATE 1/19/26: Strong Storm Headed Our Way … Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Northern Lights Viewing Tonight
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer This time we are not looking at an atmosphere river, or a snowstorm, or anything like that. This time we could see the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Trespass Sites and Illegal Dumping – Part 2
By Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown When it comes to trespass enforcement, the determining factor is the property owner. If a property owner allows someone to remain on their property, the Sheriff’s…
BUTCH’S BLOG: How is this Person Our President?
By Butch Freedman … and other impossible to answer questions. It’s by now an old refrain: “I didn’t think it could get any worse, and then it did.” No point in even…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA, Clackamas County confirm new measles case
Health officials encourage immunizations for measles PORTLAND, Ore.—A new measles case has been identified in Clackamas County, and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages people to make sure they are protected against measles. The affected individual is unvaccinated. OHA and Clackamas County health…
2026 Tillamook High School Alumni Scholarships Now Accepting Applications
The Tillamook High School (THS) Alumni Scholarship Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 scholarship cycle. The Fund offers multiple scholarships to support both graduating…
Matt Lyon Announces Candidacy for Tillamook County Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook attorney Matt Lyon has announced his candidacy for Tillamook County Circuit Court Judge. Lyon brings nearly two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to fairness, integrity, and service to…
OP/ED: Freedom Under Fire
By Roland Hughes I don’t even know where to begin. My entire body is hoping this is all just a bad joke or a dream. How did we get here? We have…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): OR 6 Emergency Repairs – Two Lanes OPEN!
Progress you can drive on We’re excited to announce that OR 6 is open to two-way traffic again, as of January 14, 2026. There will still be workers in the area. If…
Tillamook and Bay City Fire Departments responded to Trask River Apartments Fire January 11; GoFundMe for Displaced Resident
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Trask River Apartment’s fire tragedy impacted our community with the loss of life, and also the loss of homes for many people. This hit “close to home.” One of…