Your ballots are due on May 20. Unfortunately many people don’t vote in these special elections. Turnout is typically less than 35%. As of today, it is less than 25%. Let’s show…
A PERSONAL POINT OF PRIVILEGE: Democracy Is a Chore, So Let’s Just Appoint a Board
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…
GORDON’S WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE 5/15/25: More showers and slight threat of thunderstorms
By Gordon McCraw for the Tillamook County Pioneer We continue to be in an active weather pattern as another system pushes in more clouds and some light scattered showers through tonight, the…
NEHALEM BAY STATE PARK TO OPEN DAY-USE AREAS, BOAT LAUNCH MAY 23, CAMPGROUND REMAINS CLOSED
MANZANITA, Oregon— Nehalem Bay State Park will reopen day-use areas including trails and the boat launch on May 23, but the campground will remain closed through at least June due to ongoing construction. “We’re…
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET OPENS FRIDAY MAY 16TH!!
The Manzanita Farmers Market opens this Friday May 16th from 4-7pm, 635 Manzanita Ave. YES! Really – with it’s earliest opening, the market vendors are all ready to see everyone. Come to…
Vote NO on Increasing Taxes in Tillamook County
Tillamook County is asking voters to approve a 40% tax increase via ballot measure 29-183 to increase the Transient Lodging Tax from 10% to 14%. Our economy is in the midst of…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Updates Volume 53
Real ID If you aren’t already aware, the REAL ID travel deadline was May 7th. Starting May 7th, passengers 18 and older must show a state-issued REAL ID or a federally acceptable alternative, like a passport or…
OBITUARY: Judith Ann McMullen – June 25, 1942 – May 8, 2025
Judith(Judy) Ann McMullen was born June 25, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to Eric and Muriel (King) Vike and passed away May 8, 2025 in Tillamook, Oregon at the age of 82. Judy…
Dramatic Dog Rescue at Cape Kiwanda Sunday May 11th Netarts Oceanside Fire District & Nestucca Rural Fire District Respond, Skilled Rope Rescue Team in Action, Brings Journey to Safety
Huge shoutout to the Volunteers and Staff of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District! Honored to provide support during this incredible rescue! A dog slipped and fell off a cliff near Cape Kiwanda….
News from the Nehalem Bay Health District: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update – Hospital Road Closure Wed. 5/14
For the week of: 5/12/2025 What to expect this week: • City storm pipe repair under Hospital Road. Hospital Road to be closed 5/14. • Storm water system to be fully installed….