EDITOR’S NOTE: Several weeks ago, local fire departments reached out to the Pioneer with their concerns about ambulance services in Tillamook County — staffing shortages and call level increases that caused delayed…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Ocean Science, Ocean Art, Ocean Plastic, and BIG Ocean Waves
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends and Neighbors, On Friday, Susan and I attended the first public event at the new Marine Science Building at the Hatfield Center (HMSC) in Newport. I…
Representative Suzanne Weber Announces Campaign for Oregon State Senate
TILLAMOOK, Ore – In a video statement on October 14, State Representative Suzanne Weber announced her candidacy for the Oregon State Senate. “I’m excited to take this next step in serving my…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER VACANCY
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for one vacancy on the Tillamook County Parks Advisory Committee. Members of this committee advise the Board of Commissioners on planning issues and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – 10/18/21 – Weather
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Monday, October 18, 2021, 10:00am Weather Keep you umbrella handy, except for today, it looks like rain or rainshowers are forecasted for the rest of the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Busy, Tragic Week for First Responders with Multiple Vehicles Over Cliffs, Difficult Rescues, Fatal Results
EDITOR’S NOTE: It was one of those weekends of road closures and crashes. At one point, both Hwy 26 and Hwy. 6 were closed yesterday. Here’s hoping for a quieter week for…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Recharging
By Neal Lemery A rainy Sunday has turned into a time of recharging. The cat is in her usual place, snoozing through the afternoon, replenishing herself for the evening forays and gearing…
Local Vaccine Mandate Impact – Fire Services; Healthcare; Education – Some impact to fire services, volunteers needed; No impact for healthcare services
With the state and federal mandates requiring vaccinations of government workers, healthcare workers and teachers by Monday October 18th. There’s been a lot in the news about healthcare service, fire departments and…
POETRY: CLOUDS
— Virginia Carrell Prowell (10/16/21) On a partly cloudy day My mind drifts to the sky Images of countless figures Begin to appear before my eyes. A pack of dogs chasing a…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY HOUSING COMMISION: Chapter 2 – Everything Great Starts with Something Small
By the Tillamook County Housing Commission Outreach Committee What’s the story behind the “Tillamook County for Rent” Facebook group? We went behind-the-scenes to find the person who is shining a spotlight on…