By Dr. Charles Ross EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to announce our newest column “In Good Health” by the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation. We are proud that NWOMF selected…
Nehalem Bay Health District Strategic Planning Schedule
The public is invited and encouraged to attend any session. Initial meetings in June and July will be held at the district’s office at 278 Rowe Street in Wheeler, Oregon. Meetings will…
Just Think: Lessons in the Surf
EDITOR’S NOTE: This essay was first published in the Chinook Observer in 1998. As Victoria’s accompanying note said: Here’s an ancient essay, but still relevant after this week’s drownings in Rockaway Beach….
Coast Guard suspends search for 17-year-old body boarder off Rockaway Beach, Ore
WARRENTON, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended its search at 9:42 a.m. for Samuel Allen, a 17-year-old boy off Rockaway Beach, Thursday. As we’ve come to the difficult decision to suspend this…
BEACH SAFETY – RIP TIDES
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook Emergency Manager Rip currents are a continuous concern along our beaches. The risk is increased over the summer as more people take advantage of the warmer weather and…
FATHER AND SON TRAGEDY ON THE BEACH IN ROCKAWAY
EDITOR’S NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard search continued past 9 pm with multiple helicopters and boats throughout the afternoon and evening searching for the still missing 17-year-old. Local residents said that the…
Tillamook County Farmers Markets Ready for Openings – NEW Market at Port of Garibaldi
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Open, open, open! Tillamook County’s Farmers Markets are readying for opening day, and there is a NEW Farmers Market at the Port of Garibaldi. Friday…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Introduction to Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to announce our newest column “In Good Health” by the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation. We are proud that NWOMF selected the Pioneer as it’s…
Trail Summit held at Nehalem Bay State Park
By Dan Haag Representatives from a number of state, regional agencies, along with several volunteer organizations gathered at Nehalem Bay State Park’s Meeting Hall on Wednesday, May 23 from 9 am to…
Rockaway Beach Police Results of Pedestrian Safety Exercise
On May 22nd, from Noon to 4 p.m., the Rockaway Beach Police Department conducted another pedestrian safety exercise. Over the four hours of the operation, there were a total of 162 road…