Climate Change: The Big Picture
To the Editor As both a resident in Newberg and a second homeowner in Pacific City, I can understand the concern over the cap and trade bill. I can also […]
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Reply to Manzanita Letter to the Community
In reading this community letter (from June 20, 2019 https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/letter-to-the-manzanita-community-public-facilities-advisory-committee/), I was puzzled as to why I was not even made aware that it was being developed nor given a […]
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Letter to Editor: Concerns about Logging in Oceanside Watershed
Dear Editor, I have major concerns about the Short Start harvest plan in the Oceanside watershed set to begin in June. SLIDO maps for this area are indicating an active […]
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The Future of The Wave – Re-elect Jim Huffman
The Tillamook County Transportation District, a.k.a. The Wave, is one of the best examples of a high-quality, reputable, efficient organization serving and benefitting Tillamook County. The TCTD operates in a […]
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Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner Speaks Out …
EDITOR’s NOTE: Thanks to Brian Halvorsen, Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner for this insightful letter, that he will read at this evening’s Planning Commission meeting. As I’ve been receiving multiple requests […]
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Rockaway Beach Citizens Call for Town Hall, Transparency
My family has owned a home in Rockaway for nearly 55 years. Last month I became a full-time resident and registered voter in Tillamook County. I have recently been made […]
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DEMAND ROCKAWAY BEACH TRANSIENT LODGING TAX TRANSPARENCY
Dear Residents, Citizens, 2nd Home Owners, Hotels, Motels, Vacation Rental Owners, Property Managers, Hotel Trades, Local businesses, and our valued tourist and neighboring communities. In fact, anyone who cares about […]
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Letter to Editor: Oregon Safe Waters Act HB 2656
Although I am aware of Tillamook County’s marriage to timber companies for most of its history, I believe we have come to a time when timber and water quality must […]
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LETTER TO EDITOR: Speaking for the Trees …
I am 60 years old and although I grew up in a logging community and have friends and family in the logging business, and have understanding and empathy for them, […]
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Support for Countywide Plastic Bag Ban
To the Editor: I live in Tillamook County and am proud that several City Councils (Manzanita, Wheeler and Bay City) have voted to ban plastic carryout bags. I’m optimistic that […]
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