The second series of king tides, the highest high tides of the year, will happen from December 13-15, 2023. If you are on Oregon’s coast, you are invited to take photos of these high-water events. The Oregon King Tides Photo…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Lot Is Unfolding as the Year Ends
Dear Neighbors and Friends, Susie and I returned from our week-long sunny vacation late Saturday night. Did we miss anything? How was the weather while we were gone?? Very seriously, I have…
Get to know the Wildlife Center of the North Coast
In a recent interview with the Tillamook County Pioneer, Kari Henningsgard of the Wildlife Center of the North Coast shared insights into the vital work and mission of this esteemed local nonprofit…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 12/12/23 – A dry day … King Tides Wednesday, Thursday
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer There is a low pressure area in the Gulf of Alaska with its associated trough extending southwestward that is deepening which is causing…
Special Olymics Tillamook County Open House Dec. 16th – Athletes, Volunteers, Coaches Invited to Join
Special Olympics – Tillamook County Open House Saturday, December 16 1:00 PM Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St, Tillamook Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the same access to sports…
Tillamook County Library Foundation Wants You!
The Tillamook County Library Foundation (TCLF) was established in 1989. As part of the Tillamook County Pioneer’s ongoing podcast series “Get to Know Your Local Nonprofit,” I had the opportunity to sit…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 12/11/23 – King Tides This Week … No Soakers
And the Monday Morning Wrap-up looks something like this: Tillamook County saw anywhere from around 1” to around 4” of rain from this last atmospheric river event over the weekend. Yes, this…
AI’s Pandora’s Box – Surviving Turmoil for Hope
The world of technology is evolving at a breakneck pace, posing a challenge even for experts in the field. We spoke with local resident Jenny Greenleaf to discuss her thoughts after reading…
Winter Celebration at North County Recreation District: Honoring a Century, Building a Legacy Saturday Dec. 16
North County Recreation District invites you to join in a special Winter Celebration at the NCRD Performing Arts Center (PAC) on December 16th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. This Winter Celebration…
BOOK REVIEW: From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman
By Jim Heffernan I chose this book because I was seeking a better understanding of what drives the madness between Israel and its neighbors. The book is thirteen years old, but little…