Did you know that there are multiple locations throughout North Tillamook County that collect plastic film? Those are things like bread bags, produce bags, newspaper sleeves pallet wrap & stretch film, salt…
TILLAMOOK HIGH SCHOOL WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR AG EDUCATION
OIOpublisher By Hayden Bush, Agricultural Sciences and Industrial Technology Instructor and FFA Advisor, Tillamook HS I am humbled to share that the Tillamook High School Agricultural Sciences and Industrial Technology Program has…
GORDON’S SPECIAL TSUNAMI EDITION 7/30/25: Let’s Compare – 2011 Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami & 2025 Russian Earthquake/Tsunami
EDITOR’S NOTE: With hourly emergency alerts since yesterday evening July 29, 2025 at about 6pm, the Tsunami Advisory was cancelled at about 11am today, July 30, 2025. The Pioneer’s Gordon McCraw provides…
BOOK REVIEW: Debt and Taxes – Defusing America’s Debt Bomb by Howard Mick
By Jim Heffernan This is a short easy-to-read book about a complex subject that gave me a much better understanding of the absolutely real threat that imperils all of us. It’s written…
CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH DENISE: Let’s Talk About Mental Health Q&A
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, Conversations with Coach Denise, an advice format column will provide a way to reach out with…
IN GOOD HEALTH: What Changes to FDA Approval for Compounded Weight Loss Medications Mean
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) remain popular, but expensive options for weight loss. In 2022, drug shortages led to…
Governor Signs Bills that Break Down Barriers to Housing Construction
Bipartisan legislation builds on Governor Kotek’s goal to increase housing supply and bring down costs (Hillsboro, OR) – On July 28, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing of House Bill 2138, House Bill 3031, House Bill…
Recovery in Relationship: The Power of Peer Support at Tillamook Family Counseling Center
At Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC), Peer Support Specialists offer a unique form of assistance that’s transforming how our community approaches healing and recovery. The Power of Shared Experience Unlike traditional counseling,…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Elected Officials Don’t Swear Loyalty to Their Party
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege” Oregon legislator and local dentist. Representing District 32, a focus on practical policies…
Moonlight Disco Madness Downtown Tillamook August 1st
Do me a solid and mark your calendar for Friday August 1 from 4-10PM. Tillamook Revitalization Association is hosting the 2025 Moonlight Madness with a Disco theme. Get stoked for a stellar…