Dear Members and Community, It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of a tragic accident on our golf course involving one of our cherished and faithful golfers, Bob Dunn. We…
“What Do We Want? Fair Pay! When Do We Want It? NOW!” TSD9 Classified Employees Picket School Board Meeting Oct. 14
By Romy Carver & Don Backman About 80 people braved the rain Monday evening Ocotober 14, 2024 in front of East Elementary School to “call on the (Tillamook) school board to agree…
ELECTION INFORMATION: 2024 Candidates for PUD Board
Prepared by Beverly Stein If you live in PUD Subdivision #1 (South County) or PUD Subdivision #3 (Tillamook and Cape Meares) you will be voting on for a PUD Board members to…
I’ve been thinking … State Representative Race – Follow the Money
By Jim Heffernan I find that the real truth in politics is not always accessible by listening to the candidate. I believe the old cliché about “follow the money” is a good…
Measure 29-180 is misguided and wasteful
Dear Reader Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner, explained proposed Measure 29-180 at a Rockaway Beach City Council meeting. He informed us about the current issues and lack of replacement parts for maintenance…
CALL TO ACTION: Restore Public Access to Miami Forest Road – The History, How We Got Here & Solutions
EDITOR’S NOTE: I drive Miami Foley Road a lot – it’s my main route to Tillamook, so I noticed when the gate went in and the “no trespassing” signs went up. It…
Closer Look at Oregon’s Voters’ Pamphlet Shows Misinformation in Arguments About Measure 117
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the theme for this election (and for our society), fact-checking is a must! It seems that the political tactic being used by many is to just toss out lies…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Commissioner Olson Addresses Questions about Measure 29-180 Public Radio System Bond
By Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner Tillamook County has placed Measure 29-180 before the voters this November. The county is asking voters to consider authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds in…
OBITUARY: William “Bill” L. Supak Jr. – August 19, 1941 – October 10, 2024
Beloved husband, brother and stepfather William “Bill” Supak Jr. passed away on October 10, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 83. Bill was born in Chicago Illinois on August…
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE – Tillamook County Transportation District: Transportation Advisory Committee Stakeholder Meeting Wed. Oct. 23
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 5:30 PM, the Transportation Advisory Committee will meet to be informed of the STIF-D and STN grant applications for consideration and be asked to provide input…