As a Democratic Party volunteer, I post the election signs on the lot just south of Tillamook. I have replaced signs 5 times this election season. And I will replace them again…
Category: Op-Ed
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…
Rockaway Beach blessed to have such fine leadership — Vote for Charles, Alesia, Kiley, Tom, Penny and Mary
To the Editor, Our ballots have arrived. Here in Rockaway Beach the choices could not be any clearer. Rockaway Beach has seen amazing progress these last couple of years, with a new…
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…
Measure 29-180 is misguided and wasteful
Dear Reader Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner, explained proposed Measure 29-180 at a Rockaway Beach City Council meeting. He informed us about the current issues and lack of replacement parts for maintenance…
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…
Enthusiastic Endorsement for Alesia Franken for Rockaway Beach City Council
When Alesia Franken was appointed to fill out the term of Cindy K. Gregory on the Rockaway Beach City Council, she came to the office with an open mind, with a commitment…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Leaving it to Leverette
After hearing her name numerous times over the past four years, I had the opportunity to spend some time with City Council candidate, Mary Leverette. I was already impressed with her work…
OP/ED – The Needle in the Haystack: How Media and Politics Obscure the Truth
The United States faces a critical security concern at its southern border, evidenced by repeated encounters with individuals on terrorist watchlists and the influx of migrants from conflict regions. Between FY2023 and…
Support for Justin McMahan, Candidate for City Council in Rockaway Beach
I have known Pastor Justin McMahan for almost four years. Our Eldership Team at Living Water Fellowship was so privileged to find him. He is a strong leader, a good listener and…