EDITOR’S NOTE: See below for the LIVE video of the rally. The Pioneer was there on the street and the estimates of 500 attendees are conservative; participants lined Hwy. 101 from Hoquarton…
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TILLAMOOK FAMILY COUNSELING CENTER: April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Rethink the Drink
OIOpublisher April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks of alcohol misuse and its widespread impact on health and well-being. It is important for…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Boiling the Frog and Blaming the Thermostat
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…
Transient Lodging Tax Proposed Increase
I have heard information both for and against the proposed increase to our Transient Lodging Tax. I understand this is the first request for an increase in the 10-year history of the…
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ): DEQ works to resolve cyberattack
(April 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.) – DEQ continues to work with the Department of Administrative Services Enterprise Information Services and Microsoft cybersecurity team to address cybersecurity issues. Key information: There continues…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT): Learn more about the OR 6 and NW Aerts Road Roundabout – Online Open House
Have you seen our online open house?! If you haven’t, check out the online open house now to: Learn more about this project. Learn about roundabouts and their benefits. See your questions answered. Find…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE (ODFW): Lower Columbia River Spring Chinook Season Extended
Action: Extends 2025 spring Chinook seasons below Bonneville DamSpecies affected: Spring Chinook, hatchery steelhead, shad.Reason for action: Extends the 2025 spring Chinook and steelhead season in the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy…
Brandon Affolter Announces Candidacy for School Board Position #2 – For Kids, For Teachers, For Transparency
[Tillamook, OR] — Brandon Affolter has officially announced his candidacy for Tillamook School Board Position #2, bringing a lifelong commitment to education, community service, and youth development. With deep roots in Tillamook,…
OREGON DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) UPDATE: State investigating cyberattack at DEQ
Update: State investigating cyberattack at DEQ Date: April 9, 2025 at 5:50 p.m. Enterprise Information Systems and Microsoft’s cybersecurity team are working to analyze and resolve the cyber issues. DEQ’s systems will…
Tillamook School District Faces Staffing Shortages, Seeks Substitutes to Fill Critical Roles
Tillamook, OR – Like many districts across the region, the Tillamook Service Center is grappling with significant staffing shortages that are impacting classroom operations. As the school year progresses, the need for…