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…
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NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Interim Lifestyle and an ODOT Update
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve been including State Representative Gomberg’s weekly newsletters in the Pioneer since his district used to include a portion of Tillamook County. With re-districting, District 10 no longer includes a…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: OR 6 Hazard Tree Removal – JULY 14-17 & JULY 21-24
Please use caution – we’re cutting trees on OR 6 between mileposts 29 and 30: July 14 through July 17. July 21 through July 24. We’re removing hazard trees, or trees that may be damaged due…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Recreational fishing days for adult hatchery Chinook and sockeye added for Columbia River mainstem
(CLACKAMAS, Ore.- July 9, 2025) — Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added recreational fishing days for adult hatchery Chinook and sockeye to the on-going hatchery steelhead and hatchery jack Chinook fishery…
Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Lincoln County
This drought declaration marks the second made by Governor Kotek this calendar year. Salem, OR – Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought in Lincoln County through Executive Order 25-13 and directed…
NEAH-KAH-NIE JUNIOR BASEBALL TEAMS HEAD TO STATE TOURNAMENT THIS WEEKEND; SENIOR TEAM #1 SEED
Summer time and baseball – they go hand-in-hand. There are a couple of teams from Tillamook County heading to a state tournament this weekend. The Neah-Kah-Nie Junior Baseball Organization (JBO) – Junior…
60 Affordable Housing Units Coming to Manzanita
Construction is underway at Spruce Point, an affordable housing community set to open in 2026. (PORTLAND, OR) – It’s not easy to find affordable housing in the thriving coastal town of Manzanita, but a…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY – NORTHWEST OREGON FIRE PROTECTION AREA INDUSTRIAL, PUBLIC FIRE DANGER CHANGES, EFFECTIVE MONDAY JULY 14th
From Dan Goody, District Forester, Oregon Department of Forestry, Astoria District After reviewing the 10 day fire weather forecast with several landowners, cooperators, and partners, the Northwest Protective Association Districts are going…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: If You Think SNAP and Medicaid are for Freeloaders, You Might Be Talking About Me
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…
Pathogen risk found at 79% of sampled Oregon coastal beaches in 2024; Advocates call for continued investment in water infrastructure
Portland, Ore. – As Oregonians return to local beaches this summer, a new report released on Tuesday warns that more work is needed to ensure that all waters are safe for swimming. In 2024, 19 Oregon…