To combat inactivity and rising stress, the American Heart Association invites Oregon and southwest Washington residents to lace up and walk on National Walking Day, Wed., April 1 (PORTLAND, OR) – As…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Spring Breaks in full swing, there’s a lot more traffic and the visitors aren’t familiar with our roads, make sudden, unexpected turns, or don’t turn when they’re supposed to…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: The President is Not Well
“I love Elvis. I never met Elvis. Sometimes I feel I should tell a little fib, say ‘I knew him well.’” – Donald J. Trump By Marc C. Johnson (3/23/26) A congressional…
HAIKUING IN OREGON WITH CHUCK MCLAUGHLIN – SPRING Continued …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mike Randall’s call to haiku (see link below) reminded me that Barbara McLaughlin had shared Chuck McLaughlin’s haikus at his celebration of life, and I had always wanted to enshrine…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION MONTHLY MEETING IN ROCKAWAY TOMORROW, TUESDAY MARCH 31ST
Please attend our Community Meeting tomorrow, Tuesday March 31st in Rockaway Beach at St. Mary’s from 6pm-7pm for talking points and discussions. All are welcome. NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Final Detailed Review of the Last Session
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 3/30/2026 Dear Neighbors and Friends, The last two weeks have been a bit of a blur. Town Halls in Benton and then Lincoln Counties. Meeting…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 3/30/26: Rain Returns Wednesday; Clearing Friday, Dry for Easter Weekend
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Thanks to a high pressure ridge building in today, and a weak cold front that pushed through yesterday, we had mostly clear skies…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Yes, It Matters
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re still uploading and downloading photos and video from across the county – over 1,500 people attended No Kings rallies in Tillamook County (that about 6% of the population) –…
WHITE CLOVER GRANGE: Spring Gardenfest at the Grange Coming Up on Saturday April 4th
We’ve got a great spring line up of vendors at the White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest, Saturday April 4th from 11 am to 2 pm. Come by the historic White Clover Grange…
Opening Reception Featuring Artist de Camille Saturday April 11 at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery in Rockaway Beach
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, April 11 • 4–6 PM April Featured Artist: de Camille The Ocean Bliss & Porthole Exhibition April 10 – May 3, 2026 Join us for an evening of art,…
