By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Management Thursday, July 1, 2021, 09:30am Weather Well, it looks like the weather pattern remains stuck on summer! We did have a little light precipitation overnight…
UPDATE EMERGENCY FISHING REGULATIONS – Clarifications of closures on the Nehalem River
OIOpublisher By Laura Swanson Since the Nehalem River is home water and yesterday’s announcement* by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife about fishing closures and restrictions on the Nehalem raised lots…
OP/ED: Some Thoughts on “Pride Month” – Embrace All Differences
By Andrew Jenck Many will point to their religious beliefs when advocating against trans rights and gender identity. God created male and female, hence there are only two genders. But what if…
Plan ahead for July 4th weekend travel – Local area roads already busy, drive with care
Drive sober and slow down SALEM — Travelers celebrating Independence Day weekend can expect heavy congestion, hot and dry conditions throughout Oregon and the Northwest. Everyone should plan ahead, add travel time,…
GEEZER TRIBE: When Weeds Make Your Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Linda Shaffer is becoming the “bionic woman” (again.) So we are digging into the Geezer Tribe archives to give you this classic from June 19, 2019. Send Linda some healing…
Governor Thanks Oregonians for Dedication, Service at Reopening Celebration Today, June 30th
All remaining COVID-19 health and safety restrictions lifted in Oregon as of today (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today thanked Oregonians for their dedication and service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at a reopening celebration…
Emergency fishing regulations in response to drought begin July 1: Check the Recreation Report in your zone for info; Nehalem River closed to all angling
UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT EMERGENCY FISHING REGULATIONS – Clarifications of closures on the Nehalem River (07/01/21): The Pioneer reached out to Robert W. Bradley, District Fish Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife,…
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens new store in Tillamook
TILLAMOOK – The long-awaited grand opening day for Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Tillamook drew more than 100 shoppers ready to score deals that would make them say, “Wow!” Grocery Outlet, the…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – Gordon’s Update – June 30, 2021: Weather & COVID Risk Levels End
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 09:30am Weather The upper level high pressure area that gave us all the heat continues to get nudged further to the…
Fare Changes and Expanded Transportation Options Coming to Dial-A-Ride July 1st
Tillamook County Transportation District will launch a restructured fare policy for its Dial-A-Ride services beginning July 1, 2021. These changes are the result of an 18-month-long study into the District’s current fare…