OIOpublisher On June 15, 2023, at 11:43 A.M., an act of criminal mischief was reported at the Heceta Head Lighthouse and associated property, located at Highway 101 near milepost 178 in Florence,…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 6/20/23; Summer returns on the first day of summer …
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer The shower activity slowly decreased today, becoming more widely scattered this evening and will come to an end later tonight as the cold…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Senate Gets Moving
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 6/20/2023 Dear Neighbors and Friends, With nearly 400 bills backed up waiting for final approval, a budget in jeopardy, and time running out, a handful…
OP/ED: A Rhyme for Democracy in Manzanita
By Will Stone, Manzanita In Manzanita’s realm, a council’s plight A loan for city hall, causing a fright. Fearful of citizens, council hides and evades, Avoiding a vote, like a masquerade. Millions…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Capitol Updates Vol 27
By Senator Suzanne Weber Hello Neighbors and Friends, Much has been accomplished, and there is much to address still as we are approaching the final bell on the 82nd Legislative Session. We…
Nehalem Bay Fire District Hires Fire Chief – Naming Interim Chief Frank Knight as Chief
(NEHALEM, Oregon) – At a special board meeting today, June 19, 2023, the Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District Board of Directors approved an employment contract to hire Frank Knight III as…
BOOK READING: Safari of the Soul at Rising Hearts Studio in Nehalem June 21st
Come celebrate Summer Solstice with us on Wednesday June 21st from 6-7 PM! It’s storytelling for adults (teens welcome). Come and join Jan Boal as she shares her adventures around the globe,…
Beach Beagle Print & Ship Brings Needed Business Services to Garibaldi, North Tillamook County
By Ashley Hamann, Pioneer Intern For a long time now there has been a resource missing from Garibaldi and northcounty in terms of printing, shipping, notarization, and an array of other services….
Oregon Department of Justice – Civil Rights Unit Info Session: STAND AGAINST HATE – Oregon Laws and Resources for Hate Crimes and Incidents on June 23rd in Manzanita
Info Session in Manzanita on June 23rd, 2023 about the latest updates to state laws and resources for hate crimes and bias incidents in Oregon. The event starts at 4:30pm. We’ll be tabling…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 6/19/23
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer This morning we saw a trough of low pressure over the area as well as an upper level low drifting southward, just west…