TILLAMOOK, Ore—On Aug. 24, 1933, the skies west of Portland were darkened by an enormous smoke column more than 40,000 feet high as a fire that had started in the headwaters of…
OREGON STATE POLICE SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REGARDING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION- WASHINGTON COUNTY
The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section in Portland is investigating Sergeant Levi Gray, with the Oregon Department of Corrections, who was recently indicted by a grand jury and arrested by the…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 8/23/23
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer A weak low pressure area moved inland to our north along the Oregon/Canada border and brought little in the way of rain. The…
Historic Blimp Hangar B built in World War II turns 80 years old, Celebration Saturday August 19th (VIDEO)
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman The historic World Wat II Blimp hangar, made from over 3 million board feet of lumber, was completed in 1943. Two hangars, Hangar A and…
Bear Creek Artichokes: Culinary Oasis, Gift & Garden Paradise in South Tillamook County
A welcome stop in south Tillamook County, right off Highway 101, sits Bear Creek Artichokes, a farm several decades in the making. A staple store and café for locals, it offers something…
Bay City Wayfinding Signage Construction Begins
Construction has begun on the installation of signs for the Wayfinding Program in Bay City. As part of this project, new wayfinding signs will be installed at: • Gateway sign at the…
NOTICE: Closure of Tillamook Pharmacy September 6, 2023
Dear valued customers, We regret to inform you that after 56 years of serving the community Tillamook Pharmacy will be closing its doors. Our last day of business will be September 6th,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY TILLAMOOK OFFICE ANNOUNCE WOOD CUTTING AREAS TO OPEN SEPT. 1ST
Oregon Department of Forestry Tillamook District Firewood cutting areas will open Friday, September 1, 2023. You may come into the office at 5005 Third Street in Tillamook, or call to purchase your…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 8/22/23 – What was that? Sprinkles of Rain Today, Tonight
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Well, a few areas of the north coast saw some light rain this morning as a weak trough came ashore. The parent low…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Lemon Lovers De-Lightful Summer Dessert (RECIPE)
By Judi Yamada/Kitchen Maven The earliest mention of cheesecake is attributed to Greek physician Aegimus in the 5th century BCE who wrote a book explaining the methods for creating cheesecakes. The first…
