Several members of The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office attended the Oregon State Sheriffs Association (OSSA) Conference in Bend in early December. At the conference, TCSO Detective Andy Christopherson received the award for…
Category: Op-Ed
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Gratitude Is Free – The Impact Is Priceless
OIOpublisher By Amanda Ferrat, Certified Wellness Counselor and Advanced EFT Practitioner, Founder of Value Yourself Consulting Gratitude is a word we hear often from November through the holiday season. But what does it…
Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association Announce Winners of “Light up Rockaway Beach”; Vote Now for the Pioneer “Lighting Up Tillamook County”
By Robin Swain The judges said it was a tough choice in all categories. The community stepped up and plugged in! The Rockaway Beach Merchant’s Association would like to thank all…
Lighting Up Tillamook County: Map of Christmas Lights; Vote for your Favorites! Videos – Garibaldi Christmas Light Parade & Christmas Boats on Tillamook Bay by Don Backman
Tillamook County has been lighting it up! Thanks to everyone who sent us your addresses and photos! The link to the map is below and since our roads have thawed out and…
LONGEST NIGHT THOUGHTS FROM CARE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Community Need for No-Barrier Shelter, Candlelight Vigil Video
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County photographer/videographer Don Backman recorded the Longest Night vigil that was held outside the community Warming Center, which was opened on Wednesday December 21st for the first time this…
ENTER NOW! Lighting Up Tillamook County Contest Entry Form; Link to Holiday Lights Map; Holiday Happenings
The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to once again bring you the Lighting Up Tillamook County Contest. JOIN IN THE FUN – Enter the LIGHTING UP TILLAMOOK COUNTY contest – send PHOTO(S)…
OP/ED: The Rules of the Game
By Kim Rosenberg I understand why people are upset about the proposed Steeplejack Brewpub/arcade/”hotel” (in Manzanita). Even folks who welcome a new place to eat burgers and drink fancy beer or want…
NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND – The Beginning
By Charles McLaughlin Being well beyond any doubt as to being old—long past the stage when someone speaking of me would say, “He’s not that old,” I am truly old! So I…
LETTER TO COMMUNITY: Call to Action – Notify City of Manzanita about Concerns regarding Development Slated for Downtown Manzanita
EDITOR’S NOTE: The proposed building that Patty Rinehart refers to in her letter below is to be located at 220 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. This Oregonian article provides details about rapidly expanding…
I’ve been thinking … Democracy – A Fact of Life
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot lately about democracy and how it’s working in two countries, my own United States and Ukraine. I am blessed to have been born in…