By Charles McLaughlin Comes time now to wrap up these notes by mentioning things that have been done and experienced to make the rest of my life as healthful, purposeful and meaningful…
Monday Musical Club “Ensembles” on Jan. 9th
OIOpublisher The Monday Musical Club of Tillamook presents “Ensembles” for their January 9, 2023 program. Caryn Backman is the host for the evening of live, local music featuring duets and trios. The…
I’ve been thinking … Two Wolves
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about this parable since I read it in the book, Human Kind by Rutger Bregman. In his book, Bregman cuts the story down to…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 1/2/23 & Fun New Year Facts
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Monday, January 2, 2023 Weather We had a weak front push in some clouds and rain today along with some southeasterly winds. It…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A New Year, New Session, New Laws, and New Lines
EDITOR’S NOTE: As Representative Gomberg notes below, with re-districting House District 10 no longer includes the southern corner of Tillamook County, and the entirety of Tillamook County is now in House District…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT – EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The meeting will be held at Tillamook People’s Utility District’s Carl Rawe Meeting Room located at 1115 Pacific Avenue, Tillamook, OR 97141 The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will conduct…
Polar Plunge: Cape Lookout State Park 1/1/23 – Photos & Video by Don Backman
A New Year Day tradition – plunge into the cold Pacific Ocean to start the year … the weather was a balmy 45 degrees and sunny at Cape Lookout State Park as…
ARDENT GOURMET: Best Oregon Restaurant Dishes 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: Keeping with the “best of” theme, here’s the Pioneer’s intrepid restaurant reviewers “top 6” picks for 2022. Watch for more tasty travails throughout Tillamook County (and beyond!) from the Ardent…
MORE BOOK REVIEWS: Worthwhile Books of 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: On the top of this list should be Neal’s own new book “Be the Change – One Random Act of Kindness at a Time” – everyone needs this book for…
Bay City Arts Center Artists of the Month January 2023: Stephanie Ayhens Paintings & Drawings; Steve Croak Steampunk Art – Reception Friday, Jan. 6th
On Friday, January 6, 2023, the Bay City Arts Center will hold a gallery reception featuring the work of two local artists, including paintings and drawings by Stephanie Ayhens, and steampunk art by Steve Croak. This…