The Tillamook County Giving Guide is in mailboxes throughout the county, and available here on the Pioneer as we all look around to see what we can do right here, in our…
GOODNESS NEWS: Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Provides Community Support with Second Pop up Food Pantry
With more people in our community’s experiencing food insecurity, organizations throughout the county have stepped up to provide increased access and opportunities to get more food onto more tables. In south Tillamook…
POETRY: For the Love of the World
EDITOR’S NOTE: Bits of inspiration from poetry, photos, art – if you have a words or images of meaning that you’d like to share, send to editor@tillamookcountypioneer.net For the Love of the…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Traditions and Gratitudes
By Neal Lemery I’m sentimental about Thanksgiving, the first big holiday of wintertime, when the expectations and the preparations for the holiday are not on steroids. It is a time for gathering with…
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTINGS, BAZAARS, ORNAMENT HUNT & MORE IN GARIBALDI & ROCKAWAY BEACH THIS WEEKEND NOV. 28 & 29
Garibaldi … November 28th: Port of Garibaldi Annual Ornament Hunt The Port of Garibaldi’s 7th Annual Ornament Hunt is underway! The elves have been busy but they’ve informed us that they have…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Sheriff’s Office Continues Cleanup Efforts at Multiple Longstanding Trespass Sites
The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office has continued its coordinated efforts to address several longstanding trespass situations located on both public and private property throughout the county. Deputies recently responded to multiple unauthorized…
TRYING TO SEE: An ICE Agent’s Shame
EDITOR’S NOTE: There are many photos of masked ICE agents lining hallways of courts, where people are following the law by reporting, and being met with “lawless enforcement.” By Michael Randall Recently,…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Four Steps to Happy (and Healthy) Holiday Meal
(PORTLAND, OR)— Families, friends and Thanksgiving guests can stay safe from foodborne germs by practicing four simple steps this holiday: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often Wash your hands at least 20 seconds with soap and water before, during and after preparing food, and…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Free fishing days Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28 & 29
(SALEM, OR)- Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Statewide free fishing days are a great chance to…
Oregonians Urged to ‘Rethink the Drink’ this holiday season
The Rethink the Drink invites open conversation about alcohol, how people can keep Oregon safe this holiday season. PORTLAND, Ore. – As Oregonians prepare to celebrate, gather and reconnect with loved ones this…