What you need to know: CDC’s Jan. 5 decision to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule did not follow established procedure. The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend vaccination in…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT January 2026 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: January 7, 2026, Public Power Council Members Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: Virtual January 8,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY: High Surf Advisory from Wednesday 1/7/26 through Thursday 1/8/26
High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 6:35PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS, Portland OR * WHAT…Large waves and hazardous surf conditions. Breakers up to 25 feet. *…
OBITUARY: JoAnn Rosalie Davis – January 18, 1940 – December 26, 2025
JoAnn Rosalie Davis, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1940, in Los Angeles, California, to the late William Laws and Anna Getz Laws….
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY JANUARY 5: Launch of the Morning Star; Oregon declared US Territory
Several historical events related to the Oregon coast occurred on or around January 5th. Notably, on January 5, 1855, the first ship built in Tillamook County made its maiden voyage, and on…
BOOK REVIEW: HumanKind – Changing the World One Small Act at a Time by Brad Aronson
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…