EDITOR’S NOTE: We reached out to Steve Wecks following his thoughtful responses to the mis-information on social media threads about the TPUD’s Tillamook-Oceanside Transmission line and asked him to provide this op/ed….
Category: Government
Join Us in Re-electing Mary Faith Bell
OIOpublisher I am writing to urge voters to join us in voting to reelect our Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell. Mary Faith is intelligent, respectful, honest and a gifted problem solver….
Tillamook County Pioneer VOTERS GUIDE May 2022 Primary Election – Questions for the Candidates; Link to Videos of Candidate Forums
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent all the candidates (in contested and statewide positions) a request for a candidate’s statement and a couple questions. The Pioneer provides this opportunity for candidates to tell…
Support for Veterans Services Levy – Measure 29-163
I’m a Vietnam veteran. Measure 29-163 on the primary election ballot is an opportunity for people to truly thank a veteran for their service. “Thank you for your service” are shallow words,…
OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY BALLOT DEPOSIT LOCATIONS May 17, 2022 Primary Election
Below you will find the drop site locations and the available days and hours, the sites will be open for you to drop off voted ballots. You have the choice of mailing…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 4/22/22; ODOT Update – Hwy. 101 Open South of Wheeler, One Lane with Flaggers
By Gordon McCraw Friday, April 22, 2022, 09:30am/ Weather The trough of low pressure is moving off to the east and now we have a ridge of high pressure moving in and…
TCSO Community Roll Call: Tillamook County Jail
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is beginning a new series of messaging to help keep the public informed and educated about the happenings at their Sheriff’s Office. The “Community Roll Call”…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approves grant awards to 16 organizations throughout county
April 21, 2022. Tillamook County, Oregon. Using the transient lodging tax (TLT) to benefit the community has been the primary goal of the county commissioners since the TLT was first collected in…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 4/21/22
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, April 21, 2022, 09:00am The National Weather Service says, “Well, investigations are underway as to who upset Mother Nature.” They continued, “The responsible part will have some ‘splaining…
TPUD Board Gives Go-Ahead for Acquiring Easements for Tillamook to Oceanside Transmission Line April 19th
It is the responsibility of Tillamook PUD to deliver safe and reliable electricity to all of our customers. This is achieved through continual system maintenance, infrastructure improvements, designing for resiliency, and planning…