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…
Category: Op-Ed
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…
Manzanita Budget Malpractice
By Randy Kugler City budgets in Oregon include what is called an unappropriated ending fund balance (UEFB) for the General Fund. Budgeting money in the UEFB ensures that a City has enough General…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES MAY 19, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION: TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER, POSITION 3
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…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES MAY 19, 2026 PRIMARY ELECTION: 27TH DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, POSITION 2
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…
Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
To the Editor: I’m writing this to express my support for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner, Position 3. Since she was first elected, Mary Faith has shown that she has the…
VIEW FROM HERE: The Weight of Borrowed Righteousness
By Roland Lee Hughes I see reports that our president will be hosting a reading of the Bible beginning today, April 21st. And I see the passage chosen for him specifically: 2…
Guest Column: Oregon should be a sanctuary for potlucks
A call for relaxation of Oregon’s heavy-handed potluck law. EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s more on Watt’s crusade – Oregon is the least friendly state in the country regarding potlucks and other traditional food-sharing…
We Support Mary Faith Bell
To the editor: Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell is an exemplary public servant – deeply informed, collaborative, compassionate, experienced and dedicated. Mary Faith has our enthusiastic support as she seeks reelection…
In Support of Commissioner Bell
As a county resident and citizen volunteer, I have worked with Commissioner Bell on economic development and affordable housing issues for a number of years. I have always been impressed with her…
