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…
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED – The Needle in the Haystack: How Media and Politics Obscure the Truth
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
Rockaway Beach City Councilor Blocks, Deletes, Manipulates Social Media Pages, Questionable Ethics
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter to the editor addresses a situation that is definitely impacting the Rockaway Beach community’s access to information. The Tillamook County Pioneer has been blocked from the Rockaway Community…
OP/ED: Manzanita Water Rates Fact Check Time
By Randy Kugler The September 11 Council Workshop on proposed Quarterly Water Rates provides further evidence as to why residents should have a healthy level of skepticism in what our City officials are telling us. Page 4…
Rockaway Beach Mayoral Candidate Forum Oct. 11 Zoom Recording; COMING UP – Council Candidate Forum Oct. 16th
The Pioneer agreed to host/moderate the forums as planned that most of the candidates could attend on October 11th for the Mayoral candidates and on October 16th for the Council candidates. The…
OP/ED: Why We Can’t Take Oregon Beaches for Granted – Oregon Beaches Forever
By Phillip Johnson and Charlie Plybon Oregonians have the freedom to wander wherever they wish on the Oregon shore. The public is endowed with what is known as a “customary use right”…
Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights – Vote for Andy Davis
An odd thing happened to State Rep. Cyrus Javadi during a recent Candidates Forum sponsored by the American Association of University Women. When asked if he supported a woman’s right to make…
OP/ED: Negative Campaign Materials Distributed by Rep. Javadi Big Turnoff; Encourage Vote for Andy Davis for State Rep
EDITOR’S NOTE: We have been investigating all the candidates funding, and were also surprised by the amounts, out-of-state donors and spending by Representative Javadi, especially when Javadi claimed that “99% of his…
Manzanita Water Billing Measure Put to Vote
To the Editor: Who knew that water bills in Manzanita would be so controversial? The complaints were just complaints in the beginning. Now that a referendum is going forward, it costs substantial…