What is it? A Bio-Blitz is an intensive, targeted biological survey of a geographic area with the goal of identifying all the species that can be found in that area at one…
WORDS OF WISDOM: To One Suddenly Departed
OIOpublisher By Neal Lemery I can take you for granted so easily. Often, you would be there in my life, a friend, one who listens, one who cares, full of life. Today,…
Suicide Prevention: Break the Silence – Remove the Barriers to Reach Out for Help, There is Hope
By Laura Swanson Our hearts go out to all those impacted by suicide, and after especially tragic suicides this weekend, the Pioneer is calling on our community to reach out to those…
PIONEER WEEK VIDEO: News & Information for the North Oregon Coast June 19, 2021
Pioneer Week is a regular video news summary of happenings, events and useful information for the North Oregon Coast. Here is the weekly news and information summary from the Tillamook County Pioneer…
Happy Summer Solstice!
By Madame Dana Zia Tonight, June 20, 2021, as the Sun sets on the West Coast, it will move into the sign of Cancer and start its journey back south across the…
Drew’s Reviews: THE BREADWINNER
By Andrew Jenck A quick disclaimer: this is another review that deals with real world issues. Readers may be frustrated that after a hiatus, Drew’s Reviews is talking more about politics, but…
EMERGENCY VOLUNTEER CORPS OF NEHALEM BAY: Recipes for Disaster – Online Emergency Food Prep Class Set
“Recipes for Disaster,” an online class on emergency food preparation, will be hosted by the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay Saturday, July 17, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Class leader Trish…
Coast Guard medevacs 2nd hiker near Saddle Mountain, OR on Saturday June 19th
NOTE: The Coast Guard responded to an almost identical rescue Friday afternoon near Saddle Mountain – see previous article. The Coast Guard urges anyone venturing to remote areas to have reliable means…
Coast Guard medevacs hiker near Saddle Mountain, OR Friday June 18th
ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard medevaced a hiker Friday, June 18th after a reported medical emergency near the top of Saddle Mountain. A hiker was reported to have what appeared to…
PEACE OUT LOUD: Juneteenth
By Romy Carver On Thursday, June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation which was overwhelmingly passed by the House and Senate, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery…