The need for foster volunteers is significant at United Paws of Tillamook. Spring brings many litters of baby kittens with no access to food or shelter, and Tillamook County animal resources are limited. UP steps in…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Some Non-Legislative Thoughts
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Friends and Neighbors, I thought I’d offer readers a legislative break this week and turn to news I’m seeing outside the Capitol. Earlier this…
Affolter and Wolfe for Tillamook School Board
My name is Leah Diane Grosulak Kaiser and I would like to express my support for Jordan Wolfe and Brandon Affolter for school board. I moved to Tillamook when I was eleven…
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: GREG HIGHTOWER SATURDAY MAY 10th
A Celebration of Life for Gregory Lee Hightower (1952-2025) will be held at the Performing Arts Center at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem on Saturday, May 10 from 2 to…
Support the TLT Increase: A Smart Investment in Tillamook County’s Future
Opponents of the proposed 4% increase in Tillamook County’s Transient Lodging Tax (TLT), phased in at 2% a year over two years, argue that it’s bad policy that will harm tourism. But…
NEW WEEKLY ADVICE COLUMN: CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH DENISE
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, and great timing to launch this weekly advice column – Mental Health Awareness Month. Conversations with…
Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Increase Bad Policy – Vote NO
Our Tillamook County Commissioners are asking county residents to vote for a 40% increase, 3 million dollars additional, in the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT). This tax is paid by lodging visitors staying in…
SUPPORT FOR NEAH-KAH-NIE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE: A School Life
My partner and I committed our lives to working with children and families in public education, often advocating for those who were not easily served and successful in a regular education settings….
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Updates Volume 52
Work Session and Public Hearings This week I have a couple more bills inching forward through House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection . SB 463A with a work session and SB 1032A with a public hearing….
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 5/5/25: Stuck in Spring Pattern, Some Sunny Days, Possibility of Shower Mid-week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer We saw a little light rain over the weekend, then the ridge of high pressure returned bringing fair skies that led to some…
