In a recent interview with the Tillamook County Pioneer podcast, Charles McNeilly, the current mayor of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, discussed his accomplishments, ongoing initiatives, and reasons for seeking re-election. McNeilly, who is…
Category: Government
RESPONSE: County Commissioner Olson Responds to Goertzen Letter about Measure 29-180 – Public Safety Radio System Bond Measure
OIOpublisher Here is Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson’s response to Mr. Goertzen’s letter – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/measure-29-180-is-misguided-and-wasteful/ Mr. Goertzen, Thank you for your comments and observations. They are always welcome. Here is my quick…
Tillamook County Library Adds New York Times All Access to Online Resources
(Tillamook, OR – October 16, 2024) The Tillamook County Library is pleased to announce that patrons now have access to a 24/7 New York Times subscription with an all-access pass that includes…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Pre-Election Potpourri
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Last week I shared excerpts from “Oregon by the Numbers”, an annual report by the Roseburg-based Ford Family Foundation (FFF). I worried that all…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES, NOV. 2024: ROCKAWAY BEACH MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES (LINKS TO FORUMS)
The Tillamook County Pioneer provides our communities with our expanded election coverage – Questions for the Candidates – provides our communities an introduction to the candidates and an unbiased view to compare…
ROAD CLOSURE: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 – Portion of Tillamook Avenue in Oceanside
A portion of Tillamook Avenue in Oceanside will be closed for the purpose of positioning a large crane to assist in tree removal between Tillamook Avenue and Portland Avenue on Tuesday, October…
“What Do We Want? Fair Pay! When Do We Want It? NOW!” TSD9 Classified Employees Picket School Board Meeting Oct. 14
By Romy Carver & Don Backman About 80 people braved the rain Monday evening Ocotober 14, 2024 in front of East Elementary School to “call on the (Tillamook) school board to agree…
ELECTION INFORMATION: 2024 Candidates for PUD Board
Prepared by Beverly Stein If you live in PUD Subdivision #1 (South County) or PUD Subdivision #3 (Tillamook and Cape Meares) you will be voting on for a PUD Board members to…
CALL TO ACTION: Restore Public Access to Miami Forest Road – The History, How We Got Here & Solutions
EDITOR’S NOTE: I drive Miami Foley Road a lot – it’s my main route to Tillamook, so I noticed when the gate went in and the “no trespassing” signs went up. It…
Closer Look at Oregon’s Voters’ Pamphlet Shows Misinformation in Arguments About Measure 117
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the theme for this election (and for our society), fact-checking is a must! It seems that the political tactic being used by many is to just toss out lies…