By Bill Baertlein, Tillamook County Commissioner As we move through this pandemic, we are all facing challenges we never anticipated. The board of commissioners closed county buildings to all but essential staff….
Category: Op-Ed
Rockaway Beach Public Works Erase Graffiti from Cedar Tree; Plans for Cameras to Protect Natural Preserve
By Laura Swanson I received the photos of the graffiti on Rockaway Beach’s iconic old growth cedar Friday evening, July 3rd, and was heartbroken. “Oh, NO!!” was my text in reply. I’ve…
The Littoral Life: An American Storyboard
EDITOR’S NOTE: Finding common ground – our flag, our freedom and working toward a better community with our flag flying over so many pivotal moments, so many stories to tell. What are…
A Call to Action to Tillamook County Commissioners
By LaNicia Duke, The Love Coalition I want to thank you for acknowledging the national conversation surrounding Black Lives Matter and the “tragic deaths of black citizens in other parts of the…
Words Matter: Rockaway Beach Mayor Social Media Comments Racially Insensitive
A popular refrain being used by white residents of Tillamook County in response to systemic racism is that the issue is important, but it is not something we have to deal with…
Wheeler Mayor Stevie Stephens Burden Announces Retirement in July
Dear Community: I am writing this letter to inform you that I formally tendered my letter of retirement to the Wheeler City Council on Tuesday June 16th. My final day will be…
VIEW FROM HERE: In which I overthink face masks
EDITOR’S NOTE: OHA released updated guidance for face coverings that applies to Oregonians statewide. One important update to note is a strong recommendation that “individuals, including children between 2 and 12 years…
Call to remove statue of explorer who brutalized Native Americans ignites firestorm in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: This commentary by Helen Hill was published in Street Roots* on Sunday June 21st, and they have shared it with the Pioneer as it provides background details regarding a social…
WORDS OF WISDOM: My Love/Hate Relationship with the Media
By Neal Lemery Everyone seems to be a critic these days, taking their most disliked media outlet to task, heaping scorn and stink-eye, badmouthing them to any and all who will listen….
Do You Stand for Love?
A Call to Action: Tillamook County Commissioners, Elected City Officials, Neah-Kah-Nie School District, Tillamook School District, Nestucca Valley School District, Tillamook Chamber of Commerce, All Tillamook County Businesses, Organizations and Individuals By…