On Wednesday, January 28th, CARE Inc. is holding their annual Homeless Connect—a day dedicated to providing essential resources and support to our neighbors in need. If you or someone you know is…
When Death Hits Close to Home …
By Watt Childress My people have served bereaved families for over a century. Papaw co-founded a funeral home in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mom grew up around the business, and Dad started working there…
NEHALEM BAY FIRE & RESCUE AWARDS PRESENTED JANUARY 24, 2026
Last night our district held its annual firefighter banquet dinner. With great food, plenty of laughs, and time to reflect on everything we faced in 2025, we came together to recognize the…
MURDER BY ICE – CALL TO ACTION
By Ruth LaFrance Hey, Representative Cliff Bentz and all of your Republican House buddies: Know this — The blood on your hands will never wash off. Your complicity in the year-long reign…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Let America Be America Again
Let it be the dream it used to be By Marc C. Johnson (1/24/26) I can’t summon the wisdom or detachment to comment on this morning’s news from Minneapolis. All I know for…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Problem Properties and Code Enforcement – Part 3
By Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown Another issue I frequently hear about involves properties that have accumulated large amounts of garbage, refuse, and multiple vehicles. I want the community to know that…
Hands-On Foam-Printing Workshop Art Experience Feb. 7 at Blue Water Gallery in Rockaway Beach
For The Love of Birds: National Bird Feeding Month & the Great Backyard Bird Count February is National Bird Feeding Month, and at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery, we’re delighted to celebrate…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE TAKES ACTION TO REDUCE RISK OF WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS
NEWPORT, Ore. – To reduce the risk of humpback whale entanglements in commercial Dungeness crab gear, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is moving the May 1 “late-season” regulations to April 1 this year. These…
NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE: WE STAND WITH MINNESOTA – Saturday Protest Continue in Nehalem – Noon to 2pm
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has been sharing videos from North Coast Pinball of the weekly Saturday protests in Nehalem on Facebook. The videos have have over 150,000 views … and lots of…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Romeo & Mercutio
Meet United Paws Kittens of the Week, Romeo and Mercutio. These stunning brothers were abandoned as tiny kittens and were rescued by United Paws. They are thriving in their loving foster home…