“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead. In this world gone haywire and our constitutional democracy threatened,…
Category: Op-Ed
Vote for Mary Faith Bell for Tillamook County Commissioner
This May election is an important one, so PLEASE VOTE. And please vote for MARY FAITH BELL for County Commissioner. Since there are only two candidates, whomever gets the most votes in…
Time for Change: Why Commissioner Bell Has Lost Our Support
When Commissioner Bell first ran for office, I was among those who supported her, giving her the benefit of the doubt despite her limited experience. Her willingness to meet with me personally…
CALL TO ACTION: End Potluck Prohibition; Bring Back Community – Send Letters to Governor
EDITOR’S NOTE: For those of you that misssed Watt’s guest column about Oregon’s outlawing of potlucks… here’s the link https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/guest-column-oregon-should-be-a-sanctuary-for-potlucks/ Here’s his latest – a letter to Governor Kotek, and if you’d…
ASK A COMMISSIONER: How Do I Support Local Businesses and Stimulate the Economy?
By Mary Faith Bell, Tillamook County Commissioner Recently a constituent asked me on Facebook to provide examples of things I have done in my current term to stimulate the economy and support…
OP/ED: The Legacy of Commissioner Bell #2: Ordinance 88 and the Attempted Authoritarian Takeover of Small and Micro-Businesses
By April Bailey Just one year into her second term, Commissioner Bell made another authoritarian power grab. This should not have been surprising given her re-election AFTER the COVID lockdowns. However, this…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES MAY 19, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION: Oregon State Senator 16th District Republican Candidates
It’s election time – a Primary Election with several important positions being decided. Here’s the Tillamook County Pioneer”s “Questions for the Candidates.” This provides our communities with our expanded election coverage and…
Strong Support to Re-elect Mary Faith Bell Tillamook County Commissioner
To the Editor, I am glad to offer my strong support for Mary Faith Bell as she seeks re-election as Tillamook County Commissioner. In the four years I have lived in Tillamook…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Vote for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
I first met Mary Faith Bell when she volunteered in my classroom where her son was a student. She was always dependable, kind, and interested in learning more about what we did…
What’s for dinner?
Imagine someone offered to fix your favorite dinner, but when they asked, you said, “You choose.” Now wouldn’t that be ridiculous? But, for far too many years, this ridiculous scenario has been…