River canoes are a significant piece of Native American culture. They were the primary method of transportation by many tribes of North America who relied on them for hunting, fishing and trading…
Tillamook County Democrats Adopt Resolution Regarding Masks in Tillamook County Schools
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Masks are not political – it’s about public health and community safety. It’s been made into a political issue to cause division and distrust. From stronger.org: “The benefits of…
Sharing Stories: 9/11/01 – Remember Twenty Years Ago, Imagine Doing Better
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sharing stories from community voices – that’s what the Pioneer is all about, and especially on “significant” days. It’s been 20 years since 9/11 became stamped in permanent ink as…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Kilchis Point Reserve Provides Outdoor Access, Forest, Bay Therapy
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’s story about Kilchis Point is from Spring … and Fall is just as enjoyable of time to hike this popular trail. The vine maples and other deciduous trees will…
OREGON STATE POLICE FISH & WILDLIFE DIVISION REQUESTING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH POACHING CASE OF A SPIKE ELK IN LINCOLN COUNTY
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking and wasting of spike elk in the Logsden area in…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: What is Forest Therapy? And why you need to get some ASAP …
by Amy McVeety, AmeriCorps VISTA at Tillamook County Community Health Center Have you ever noticed a sense of calmness and relaxation while spending time outdoors? Felt your stress slip away while hiking…
ATTENTION FISHERMEN/BOATERS: Memaloose Boat Launch Lanes Closed at Low Tide Due to Sedimentation
Sediment accretion at Memaloose Boat Launch, near Tillamook has closed both launch lanes at low tide. Boaters are advised that launching is only available at high tide. Dredging beneath the lanes will…
TILLAMOOK ESTUARIES PARTNERSHIP: WHY NETARTS BAY IS SPECIAL
(Tillamook County, OR ) – Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is raising awareness about our local bays as we approach National Estuaries Week, September 18-25. Each week, a different estuary is profiled on…
Hoffman Center Gallery September Show – Land Cell, Still Lives in Time of Turmoil, Whimsical Sculptures
Hoffman Gallery September Show Featuring the works of Matthew Dennison, Lena Lencek, and Serafine Lilien Open Thursday through Sunday | September 2-26 | 1:00-5:00pm Free and open to the public – masks…
Coast Guard medevacs charter fisherman 57 miles off Westport, WA Thursday Sept. 9th
GRAYS HARBOR, Wash. — The Coast Guard rescued a man who was experiencing distressed medical symptoms from a charter fishing vessel Thursday approximately 57 miles off Westport. At 11:46 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River…