Opponents of the proposed 4% increase in Tillamook County’s Transient Lodging Tax (TLT), phased in at 2% a year over two years, argue that it’s bad policy that will harm tourism. But…
NEW WEEKLY ADVICE COLUMN: CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH DENISE
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, and great timing to launch this weekly advice column – Mental Health Awareness Month. Conversations…
Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Increase Bad Policy – Vote NO
Our Tillamook County Commissioners are asking county residents to vote for a 40% increase, 3 million dollars additional, in the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). This tax is paid by lodging visitors staying in…
SUPPORT FOR NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE: A School Life
My partner and I committed our lives to working with children and families in public education, often advocating for those who were not easily served and successful in a regular education settings….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Updates Volume 52
Work Session and Public Hearings This week I have a couple more bills inching forward through House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection . SB 463A with a work session and SB 1032A with a public hearing….
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 5/5/25: Stuck in Spring Pattern, Some Sunny Days, Possibility of Shower Mid-week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer We saw a little light rain over the weekend, then the ridge of high pressure returned bringing fair skies that led to some…
City of Rockaway Beach: Mayor’s Monthly Update May 1, 2025
By Mayor Charles McNeilly Welcome to my City of Rockaway Beach Monthly Update with a look back at the month of April 2025. The 3rd Annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous was held the…
Selecting Tillamook School Board Candidates: Right People for Job – Elect Ferrat, Affolter & Wolfe
Getting the right person for the right job is always desirable and needed . But, how do you align the two? Intelligently and hopefully. Amanda Ferrat, Brandon Affolter, and Jordan Wolfe have…
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Announce Local Student Statewide Poster Winner; Collecting Flags for Retirement Ceremony on Flag Day, June 14th
Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet May 21 at 11 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Newly elected officers will be installed. Elected officers are Regent Nonda Zwald,…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Christy Kay For North County Recreation District
I am giving my full support for Christy Kay’s candidacy for Position 5, North County Recreation District. As Mayor of Nehalem, I have admired and greatly appreciated Christy’s unyielding effort as a…