SALEM, Oregon— Whether you prefer a sunset hike along the coast or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, First Day Hikes has a hike for you on New Year’s Day, Wednesday Jan. 1. Rangers and volunteers will lead 37…
GEEZER TRIBE: Packing a bag for the year ahead
By Linda Shaffer I like the idea of a new year. I think most of us do. Just the word ‘new’ is enough to get our attention most days…whether it’s a new…
ASTROLOGY: Capricorn Black New Moon Dec 30 2024 — Time to dream and rest
By Madame Dana Zia The last New Moon of the year floats in silently on December 30th and provides an empty space for us to wrap up in a blanket of clouds…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 12/30/24: A year-end break, then the rain resumes – Happy New Year Y’All!
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer So, if it looked like I disappeared over Christmas, I got a special gift from an unknown person, I had/have the flu, and…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Good News Preparing for the New Year
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 12/30/2024 Dear Friends and Neighbors, Many of us have New Year traditions that may include making resolutions, jumping in cold water, and even wearing lucky underwear. As…
WORDS OF WISDOM: The Kindness of Others
By Neal Lemery “Every time you do a good deed, you shine the light a little farther into the dark,” — Charles DeLint. My world recently brightened up, all due to the…
THE OCEANSIDER: Oceansiders Come Through! Fundraising Goal Exceeded for New Emergency Generator; Turtle Rescue at Short Beach
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider The Oceanside Protection Society and OVERT have announced that they received donations totaling $7075 over the past two weeks, exceeding the $6000 fundraising goal in its year-end drive to…
BOOK REVIEWS: Jim Heffernan’s Top 20 (22) Books for 2024
By Jim Heffernan I take it as point of pride that I’m promiscuous. Not that way. I’m very proud of 58 years as a faithful husband, but I am promiscuous for books. …
Tillamook PUD Offers Community Support Grant Program in 2025
To support economic growth and enhance community livability in Tillamook County. (TILLAMOOK, OR – December 23, 2024) Tillamook PUD is pleased to announce the 2025 Community Support Grant Program is now open…
2024 Year in Review
As we reflect on 2024, Tillamook County experienced a dynamic range of events from environmental phenomena to community challenges. The year kicked off with a severe winter storm, followed by fascinating marine…