By Jim Heffernan Two years ago, I reviewed a book with a similar title, “Human Kind-A Hopeful History.” That book was historical and philosophical in nature and was built around the concept…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Ready to Return to Salem
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 1/5/2025 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I’m beginning the newsletter this week with some sad news for our special part of Oregon. Lincoln County Commissioner Claire…
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting January 18 at Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City
Tillamook County Historical Society Annual Meeting Sunday, January 18, 2026, 2 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, Pacific City. The Annual Meeting will feature a presentation on the history of Neskowin by historian Jim…
Butch’s Blog: Red Meat
By Butch Freedman My wife and I recently decided to give up red meat. We’ll eat more fish, and go vegetarian some days. Health, you know. It’s important at our advancing age….
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE: Look back at 2025 weather by the numbers & the forecast
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And here we are with the first forecast for 2026. First though, let’s look back at some of the numbers for 2025. Using…
Oregon DMV introduces priority scheduling for drive tests to customers in rural counties, includes Tillamook, Clatsop Counties
(SALEM, OR) – Oregon DMV now gives local preference to rural customers scheduling behind-the-wheel drive tests for Class C driver licenses, the basic license for passenger cars. As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill…
ON THIS DAY IN LOCAL HISTORY: January 4, 1855 – Launching the Morning Star on January 5
The Morning Star Delay (1855) On January 4, 1855, the Morning Star of Tillamook—the first ship ever registered in Tillamook County—was still stuck on its launch skids. The Launch Struggle: After being christened on…
BOOK REVIEW: Science Under Siege by Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez
By Jim Heffernan Michael E. Mann, a distinguished climate scientist professor, and Peter J Hotez, a noted scientist and pediatrician, got together to produce a very good book about anti-science, which threatens…
OP/ED: Who Are We?
By Kim and Mark Cavatorta It’s the season for celebrating love and kinship, but really every season of the year we celebrate love of family, friends, and neighbors. That’s what makes us…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Highway 6 Closed in Both Directions Near Milepost 35 Today, Jan. 4; Remains Closed Indefinitely
Highway 6 is currently fully closed in both eastbound and westbound directions near milepost 35 due to construction to repair the washed-out section of roadway. The full closure began this morning Sunday…