(PORTLAND, Ore.)—With summer just around the corner, Oregon agencies have begun their annual monitoring of the state’s lakes, rivers and reservoirs for the presence of toxic cyanobacteria blooms. Oregon Health Authority (OHA)…
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I Endorse Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook County voters have a clear choice in their vote for Circuit Court Judge. That choice is Alex Hamalian. I was a Tillamook County District and Circuit Court Judge for many years….
ACTION ALERT: VOTE!! Less than 10 Percent of Ballots Returned as of 5/7/26; Drop off Ballots at County Drop Boxes
By Romy Carver & Laura Swanson “The Greatest Sentence Ever Written” by Walter Isaacson. The sentence is, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Roll Call – Clarifying the Proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance
By Sheriff Josh Brown The proposed Tillamook County Fireworks Ordinance has generated a great deal of discussion throughout our community. I have received phone calls and emails, the Board of Commissioners has…
I Support Mary Faith Bell
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…
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…