It is about a community that puts the value and quality of people’s lives over the costs of ordinary things. It is above all about a community history of demonstrated commitment to…
Category: Op-Ed
THE VIEW FROM HERE: The Rule of Three
By Lianne Thompson Did you have a good Summer? Did you find ways to relax and experience happiness in some form? I hope so. My happiness came this Summer when I could…
Drew’s Commentary: WHO ATTEMPTED TO MURDER THE PAC-12?
By Andrew Jenck Laying on the shores of the Pacific lies the Pac-12, “Packy,” having been dealt blows to its upper left forehead, and three more, south of its stomach. It got…
Adventist Ambulance Service Statement Inaccurate Regarding Staffing Levels, Available Ambulances, Response Times
The Pioneer has been following issues and concerns about the county’s ambulance service for several years prior to the pandemic, and more recently when the Fire Defense Board issued a statement of…
Tillamook County Solid Waste Manager David McCall Makes Change, Becoming Bay City City Manager
From David McCall, Tillamook County Solid Waste Manager: After 29 years in the solid waste industry, I will be making a significant change in my career. In early July, I will be…
COMMENTARY – A Triumph of Conviction: “5 Angry Councilors” Showcases a Heroine Mayor
By Will Stone Note: This critique is a work of fiction. The play and its characters are fictional. Any resemblance to real individuals is unintended and purely coincidental. “5 Angry Councilors” is…
Thank You for Your Participation in Our Democracy
We wish to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all who actively participated in the recent election, whether by putting themselves on the ballot, campaigning for a candidate, or exercising their…
OP/ED: A Rhyme for Democracy in Manzanita
By Will Stone, Manzanita In Manzanita’s realm, a council’s plight A loan for city hall, causing a fright. Fearful of citizens, council hides and evades, Avoiding a vote, like a masquerade. Millions…
THE OCEANSIDER – Op/Ed: IT’S OUR FUTURE – Let’s shape it together, starting tomorrow June 12th!
By Jerry Keene, Editor The Oceansider This Monday June 12th (tomorrow at 4 pm), Oceansiders will gather at the Community Hall (and by Zoom) for the second of three workshops aimed at developing a “10 Year Investment Plan” for…
OP/ED: Manzanita Earns Number One Recognition*
By Randy Kugler At the June Council meeting, our Council put us on a path for a ribbon cutting of our new City Hall sometime in 2025 by approving a construction loan…
