OIOpublisher By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, I am occasionally asked if I write these weekly reports myself or if they are penned by staff. Yes! I…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 1/2/24; 2023 Weather Recap – Some Numbers
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer First off, Happy New Year. To give you a weather wrap up of last year, here are some of the numbers from Tillamook…
OBITUARY: Tina Ann Weeks – July 10, 1967 – December 13, 2023
On December 13th, 2023, Tina Weeks died peacefully at her home in Tillamook at the age of 56. Tina is survived by her husband of 32 years, Roger Weeks, her mom Tonya,…
UNITED PAWS Cat of the Week: Meet Colby
“Hi, my name is Colby. I know that it’s a little cheesy, but I like it. I’m a handsome 2 year old ginger tabby boy who is friendly and affectionate and ready…
PHOTOS: In retrospect … “Favorite” Photos from the Year
By Don Backman It is useful to look back over your work periodically to determine what you like about it, what you don’t care for, and have an idea for how to…
The Fern Cafe Celebrates Success with Local Supported Employment Program
By Laura Swanson The kitchen of a restaurant is busy, fast-paced and one of the most important positions, oftentimes the most difficult to fill, is the dishwasher. For the past year at…
Tillamook Together: A Year of Resilience and Community in 2023
In 2023, the Tillamook County Pioneer told our story – a tale of a community standing strong, caring for our land, and coming together. Through storms and sunsets, in our streets and…
OP/ED: Club Manzanita, Lets Talk
By Randy Kugler The subject of Mayor Simmons reluctance to meet and have private one on one discussions with other Council members and only have discussions of City business at public meetings…
GORDON’S EXTRA UPDATE: Holiday Weather 12/31/23 – Happy New Year Ya’all!
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer For today and New Year’s Day, you can expect mostly sunny skies, courtesy of a high pressure ridge over the area. This will…
Rest in Peace – May 2024 be a Brighter Year for All
Another year has come and gone, and here at the Pioneer, we reflect on the lives and stories that have marked the year. In remembering those we’ve lost, we find not just…