Paul Fournier is stepping into the political arena with a bid for Tillamook County Commissioner, bringing a diverse background in public safety, journalism, and community service. With nearly three decades as a…
FATAL CRASH – HWY 101 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY, NEAR OSWALD WEST STATE PARK SAT. APRIL 27
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County near Oswald West State Park. The preliminary…
GORDON’S WEATHER UPDATE: He’s BACK!! Weekly Forecast 4/29/24
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And a happy Monday to ya Tillamook. I continue to mend from the surgery, not 100% yet, but much improved from a couple…
OP/ED- Erin Skaar’s Salary Revealed: Lovelin Campaign Sheds Light on True Cost to Taxpayers
*EDITOR’S NOTE: As Tam Hulburt detailed in her letter to the editor (see link below), and as indicated below, the commissioners’ salary is approximately $90,000, and the commissioners’ compensation package is $126,000…
Vote to Re-elect Erin Skaar; More fact-checking of Lovelin ad finds more inaccuracies …
To the Editor: Last week, county commissioner candidate Bruce Lovelin ran a campaign ad criticizing incumbent Commissioner Erin Skaar, and called into question her ability, work experience, and judgment. In reading Bruce’s…
THE OCEANSIDER: Pointed questions, some colorful language and a bit of news … Highlights of the Oceanside Candidate’s Forum
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider All five candidates for two County Commissioner positions participated in an online Candidate Forum yesterday (April 27), which was sponsored by the Oceanside Neighborhood Association and The Oceansider. The moderator (your friendly editor) posed…
“Rooted Together” Forest Storytellling & Celebration Thursday, May 2nd at Pine Grove Community House, Manzanita
Join us on Thursday May 2nd at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita from 6-8:30 pm for “Rooted Together,” an event to kindle more connection and community around the conservation of…
PRIMARY ELECTION – MAY 2024 – Tillamook County Pioneer’s QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Tillamook County Tax Assessor – KaSandra Larson & Kari Fleisher
It’s an election year – and the primary election is coming up May 21st. There are several important positions on the primary ballot, including several county positions such as for Tillamook County…
SAVE THE DATE: Tillamook County Pioneer Association 90th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off May 2024; Special Exhibit at Tillamook County Pioneer Museum Opening Reception May 4th
The Tillamook County Pioneer Association is proud to celebrate their 90th Anniversary (1934-2024) – Building Community Through History. Join us to celebrate this achievement, to continue to educate about our history and…
I’ve been thinking … The Power of the Question
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about how many times I hear a variation of the statement, “We used to friends, now we can’t talk anymore.” Political differences are usually…
