By Neal Lemery The May election gives Tillamook and Bay City voters a great opportunity to take care of our caretakers. We are well served by our local fire departments, who are…
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A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: May, November, and the Fine Art of Pretending
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local dentist, representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Candidate for District 32 State Rep Max Sherman Joins Lawsuit Against SB 1599 to Move Gas Tax Referendum Away from November Voters
Plaintiffs argue SB 1599 represents political gamesmanship designed to shield lawmakers from accountability (TILLAMOOK COUNTY, OR) — Max Sherman, candidate for State Representative in House District 32 and a petition circulator for…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY RESTRUCTURES TREASURER POSITION FOLLOWING RESIGNATION
(TILLAMOOK, OR. February, 2026) Over the last two and a half months, Tillamook County has evaluated its options following the one-month resignation notice submitted on December 2, 2025, by County Treasurer Shawn…
Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Oppose Initiative Petition 28; IP28 would criminalize lawful hunting, fishing, and trapping, severely damage wildlife conservation.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Have you been hearing about IP28? The Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon Hunting Association, and multiple other organizations and influencers have been sharing information about this attack on agriculture, hunting, fishing…
FORMERLY APPOINTED STATE SENATOR RACHEL ARMITAGE FILES FOR OPEN SENATE DISTRICT 16 SEAT
Armitage will be a pragmatic, independent problem solver for the rural North Coast. St. Helens, OR—Yesterday, February 18, 2026, former State Senator Rachel Armitage (D—St. Helens), filed to run for the seat…
LaNicia Duke Launches Campaign for Governor – Campaign Kickoff in Manzanita Monday Feb. 16
LaNicia Duke announced her candidacy for Oregon Governor in early January (https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/lanicia-duke-announces-candidacy-for-governor-of-oregon/) and she has already single-handedly gather hundreds of signatures towards the goal of over 23,000 to put her name on…
Alex Hamalian Announces Candidacy for Tillamook County Circuit Court Judge
On Saturday, January 24th, Bill Porter, former DA for Tillamook County, hosted the campaign kick-off for Alex Hamalian at the Pacific Restaurant in Tillamook. When introducing Hamalian, he proclaimed, “I have known…
Duke for Oregon Campaign Kickoff February 16th at Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita
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…
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…