To the Editor, I am writing to express my support for the re-election of Mary Faith Bell as County Commissioner. Commissioner Bell has proven herself to be a capable and dedicated leader…
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Support Creation of Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District
I support the creation of the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District. This new district is needed to solve one problem that has plagued both Bay City Fire and Tillamook Fire District…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Few Fun Things to Begin May
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 5/4/26 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Let’s begin this week with a reminder that next Saturday, I’ve arranged a special opportunity for you to meet with…
We the People of Tillamook County Host Candidate Debate May 8th at Nestucca K-8 Gym
The “We the People of Tillamook County” organization is committed to constitutional and civic eduation. We, the administrators, have held highly attended candidate forums for small district offices and primary candidates during…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: VOTE FOR MARY FAITH BELL
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead. In this world gone haywire and our constitutional democracy threatened,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 19, 2026: STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 32nd DISTRICT, DEMCRAT CANDIDATE
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…
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $3 Million in Federal Investment
Airports receiving federal funds include those in McMinnville, Burns, Florence, Troutdale, Ontario, Corvallis, Lexington, Newport, Tillamook and Gold Beach Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Suzanne…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 19, 2026: STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 32nd DISTRICT, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
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…
CALL TO ACTION: End Potluck Prohibition; Bring Back Community – Send Letters to Governor
EDITOR’S NOTE: For those of you that misssed Watt’s guest column about Oregon’s outlawing of potlucks… here’s the link https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/guest-column-oregon-should-be-a-sanctuary-for-potlucks/ Here’s his latest – a letter to Governor Kotek, and if you’d…
ASK A COMMISSIONER: How Do I Support Local Businesses and Stimulate the Economy?
By Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner Recently a constituent asked me on Facebook to provide examples of things I have done in my current term to stimulate the economy and support…