Today, Monday October 20, 2025, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) is notifying approximately 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they will not…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 10/20/25: Enjoy next two days, things turn wet, then wet and breezy by end of week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer The calm before the storm. Today and tomorrow are highlighted by a high pressure ridge that is bringing us a couple of mostly…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: Every Generation Must Decide for Themselves
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…
Tillamook PUD Inspection and Treatment of Wood Power Poles Program Started Oct. 6th through Spring 2026
Tillamook PUD has contracted with National Wood Treating Co. to perform detailed inspections and treatments on wood power poles throughout the Tillamook PUD electric system. The power poles scheduled for inspection are…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: Meno-belly – How hormone shifts contribute to midlife weight gain
EDITOR’S NOTE: World Menopause Day – October 18th … here’s the latest from the Pioneer’s healthcare expert. Leanna Coy has a series of articles about menopause – links below. The theme for…
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association Updates Grant Timelines, Introduces New Accessibility Lodging Grant
The Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) has announced updated timelines for its 2025–26 grant programs and the launch of a new Accessibility Lodging Grant to support inclusive tourism across Tillamook County. The Tourism…
OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Tillamook County Transportation System Plan Update – Open House in Hebo Oct. 22
The Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) is working with Tillamook County to update their Transportation System Plan, also called a TSP, which was last updated in 2005. A TSP is a long-range…
CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM: Saturdays at 10 am – SERMON #16: “A Test of Our Citizenship”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a great way to start your Saturday – and then go to one of the three NO KINGS rallies in Tillamook County … as Jim noted when he…
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS – ALDER CREEK COMMONS: Nehalem housing opportunity for 55+ years, disability
North Development announced this week that they are wrapping up renovation activities at the former Nehalem Bay House, now called Alder Creek Commons. As many of you know, Nehalem Bay House was…