The City of Tillamook would like to inform residents and tourists of upcoming construction work scheduled to take place at Coatsville Park (9th Street Park), this construction is expected to require closing…
READING RECOMMENDATION – David Brooks column “The Era of Dark Passions”
OIOpublisher By Jim Heffernan David Brooks, a conservative columnist for the New York Times, has just written a terrific column that explains the state of our politics better than anything I’ve seen…
SUMMER FLASHBACK: PIONEER TEAM VISITS COAST GUARD EAGLE IN ASTORIA JUNE, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a story from June (during the Pioneer’s server upgrade) that didn’t get posted, and tells the story of this storied ship. After an incredible 161-day summer deployment, the USCG…
Obituary: Judith A Shaw
Long time Garibaldi resident Judith Ann Shaw was born January 30th 1937. Died September 16, 2025. Parents were Robert Coots and Marion (Coots) Malley. She married James W Robertson February 1956 and…
Let’s Talk Tillamook: Understanding the Future of the Oregon Health Plan
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s Talk Tillamook is a community series that shares how federal policies affect our lives in Tillamook County. This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Tim Borman, a…
I’ve been thinking … Buffalo Cauldron
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about a Buffalo Springfield song, “For What It’s Worth”. Buffalo Springfield was a “one hit wonder” band that was active 1968-1969. Neil Young, Stephen…
Amazing News for Wetlands and Watershed Protection in Rockaway Beach; Big Thanks to Everyone Who Made this Possible
On September 9, it was standing room only during a special public hearing of the City of Rockaway Beach about a proposed housing development in the Nedonna Beach neighborhood.. Those in attendance…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update 9/15/2025: Save Date for Oct. 4 Dedication Celebration
What’s happening at the Nehalem Bay Health Center this week – 9/15/25: • Architect’s final review of the building • Bremik demobilization • Tillamook County final inspection Major milestones on the project:…
OBITUARY: Linton J. Whittles Obituary – May 16, 1943 – September 9, 2025
Beloved local pastor and long-time Sandlake resident, Linton J. Whittles, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. Linton Jonathan Whittles was born May 16, 1943…
COUNTY CONSIDERS PURCHASE OF FORMER BLM BUILDING ON THIRD STREET, TILLAMOOK
(TILLAMOOK, OR. September 18, 2025) – On September 24, 2025, the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners will consider entering into a purchase and sale agreement for the commercial property at 4610 Third…