Ordinance 82 was approved by voters November 7th and bans the use of tobacco products on all County-owned properties, with one exemption and according to the definition of ‘Tillamook County property’ as…
Opinion: Take me out to the ball game
OIOpublisher by Victoria Stoppiello Just as the Astro’s center fielder, George Springer went up for the ball, the screen went black. “I’m not watching that, I’m not watching them jumpin’ around, celebrating.”…
Entire Oregon coast reopened for mussel harvesting
November 9, 2017… The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce the reopening of recreational and commercial mussel harvesting from the south jetty of the Columbia River to the north…
2018 Master Gardener Classes Coming in January! Becoming a Master Gardener in Tillamook County – Now is the time to register!
Want to grow your green thumb? Want to become a better gardener, applying up-to-date scientific methods, reducing pesticides and weeds? Learn from the experts and become a Master Gardener this winter. Weekly…
Chamber Awards nominations due Dec. 1
By Justin Aufdermauer, Executive Director There’s an inclination that happens every November where we start to count the things we are thankful for in preparation for Thanksgiving. It’s a time of reflection…
Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church’s CHILD Program to Give to Community’s Kids
by Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Several members of the Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church’s congregation have helped with the distribution of Christmas gifts, Easter baskets and back-to-school items for children…
Tillamook 4-H Program Holds Annual Recognition Dinner
The annual 4-H Recognition Dinner was held on October 22 at Tillamook High School. There was a great attendance despite the unexpected early flooding event. Several awards were presented to deserving individuals….
Coast Guard Cutter Alert returns after 73-day counter-smuggling patrol
ASTORIA, Ore. — Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned to its homeport of Astoria Monday after a 73-day, counter-smuggling deployment in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The Alert completed a 13,740-mile patrol as a part…
More Volunteers Needed to Staff CARE Warming Center in Tillamook
The Tillamook Warming Center, sponsored by CARE and located at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, is getting ready, and hoping to open soon for another season. But more volunteers are needed to operate…