The Tillamook County Library is entering the second phase in the redesign of its teen area at the Tillamook Main Library, and local teens are invited to help shape the process and…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: It’s Was All a Lie
“On inflation, immigration, tariffs and matters of war and peace, President Donald Trump presented a frequently distorted account of the state of the nation Tuesday.” – AP fact check By Marc C….
OBITUARY: Gary Eugene Hercher April 18, 1947 – February 23, 2026
Gary Eugene Hercher, 78, of Tillamook, Oregon passed away on February 23, 2026 in Salem, Oregon with his family by his side. A celebration of life will be held on March 21,…
Bay City Arts Center’s Youth Theater Group Presents Two Theatrical Performances March 13, 14 & 15 – Collaborative Community Spirit Brings Fun, Joy to Building’s New Stage, Performance Area
By Laura Swanson Step into the 100-year-old Bay City Arts Center building (yes – celebrating that milestone this year!) on a Tuesday or Thursday the last four weeks, and you’ll find the…
TRYING TO SEE: In Troubled Times, Revert to Haiku
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer is lucky to have a group of dedicated writers and contributors – blessed really by so many talented individuals that are willing to share their writing with our…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Rockaway Beach Library Exhibit “What is a Wetland?”
The Rockaway Beach Public Library and NCCWP presents the exhibit, “What is a Wetland?” The display offers maps, illustrations, and explains the importance of wetlands for environmental health and clean, drinking water….
14th Nehalem Bay Biennial Estuary Cleanup March 8th – REGISTER NOW!
Show a Little Love to Your Local Estuary! ‘Tis the season of waterproof pants! Grab your family, your friends, and prepare to get muddy at the 14th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup! By registering below, you…
OBITUARY: Edward W. Jordan – July 4, 1959 – February 15, 2026
Edward Wayne Jordan was born July 4th, 1959, to William ‘Frank’ and Shirley Jordan, in Abingdon, Virginia. Ed’s family moved around quite a bit since his dad was in the U. S….
POETRY: Stumble and Beauty
(From Barbara McLaughlin) May you stumble and get up May you weep and feel better May you cry out in anger and curse and stomp Our world has a plethora of things…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Sad Clown
By Butch Freedman I didn’t watch the ‘state of the union’ address. Bev and I never even considered it. We knew it would be awful and ugly, which by all accounts it…