(TILLAMOOK, OR. JANUARY 9, 2025) On January 8, 2025, the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to approve fee increases for tent camping, RV sites and cabin rentals to keep…
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: Moderate Risk for Sneaker Waves Friday Jan. 10 through Sunday Jan. 12
There is a moderate risk for sneaker waves along the Oregon coast and south Washington coast from Friday, Jan. 10th through Sunday, Jan. 12th. Beachgoers should stay alert, avoid the surf zone…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT: Joe Steiger Honored with Life Saving Award for Extraordinary Act of Bravery
(Tillamook, OR) – On the evening of January 6, 2025, at the City Council meeting the Tillamook Police Department took time to honor a true hero in our community. Joe Steiger was…
Kuni Foundation Supports Affordable Accessible Housing in Nehalem at Sammy’s Place Thompson Springs Development
(Nehalem, OR) – Sammy’s Place is pleased to announce that the Kuni Foundation has contributed to the ever-growing funds it will take to produce affordable accessible housing at Thompson Springs in Nehalem,…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY SENDS 70 FIREFIGHTERS TO FIGHT CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES; FIREFIGHTERS & EQUIPMENT FROM NEHALEM BAY FIRE, GARIBALDI FIRE, CANNON BEACH FIRE, SEASIDE FIRE & BANKS FIRE ALSO HEADED SOUTH
EDITOR’S NOTE: Multiple area fire departments are deploying trucks and teams to assist with the devastating fires in north of Los Angeles in Pacific Palisades, including Nehalem Bay, Garibaldi, Cannon Beach, Seaside…
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Construction Update Week of 1/6/2025
What to expect this week: First floor interior wall framing at north half of building to be completed Second floor framing at north half of building Low roof vapor barrier installation Major…
Tillamook Police Department Aware of Unconfirmed Report of Cougar off 12th Street in Tillamook
Tillamook Police Department is aware of unconfirmed reports of a cougar in the area between 3800 block of 12th Street and Hawthorn Lane and the trail that comes out at Williams Avenue…
Something Stinks in Tillamook – It’s Not the Dairy Air … What’s going on at Tillamook High School (again)? Nine Varsity Girls Basketball Players Sit Out Holiday Tournaments, Varsity Schedule to be Cancelled, Complaints Filed About Coach’s Behavior; Statements from Varsity Girls Basketball Team Members
By Laura Swanson Reviewing the “top stories” from 2024 on the Pioneer, the last few months have seen regular releases from Tillamook School District about a variety of issues – a book…
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office Announces Awards for Local Officers Presented at Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Banquet
Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown is proud to announce that several Tillamook County Deputies and a local Oregon State Trooper were recently recognized with awards from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association at…
CIVIC SATURDAYS: Sermon #1 – Join Local Community Members Civic Saturdays on Zoom
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer’s prolific book reviewer and “I’ve been thinking” columnist Jim Heffernan was inspired by Eric Liu’s “Become America” and Liu’s series of “Civic Sermons” that he gave following the…