By Laura Swanson Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue (NBFR) is beginning the new year with a significant gift that will strengthen emergency response capabilities across the Nehalem Bay region. At the December…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Uncelebrated Heroes
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s celebrate our community heroes. Who needs to be recognized for the daily good deeds? Tell us about your favorite Tillamook County heroes, so we can honor and acknowledge their…
BOOK REVIEW: Separation of Church & Hate by John Fugelsang
By Jim Heffernan I can’t remember where I saw news of this book, but the title grabbed me. The author is the son of a former Carmelite nun and a former Franciscan…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: COUNTY TREASURER RESIGNS; NEW TREASURER APPOINTED
Tillamook County received notice of the resignation of County Treasurer Shawn Blanchard. Ms. Blanchard submitted her resignation on December 2, 2025, with an effective date of January 2, 2026. Under Oregon law,…
OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCIAL REGULATION (DFR): New consumer protection laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2026
(Salem, OR) – Several new consumer protection laws take effect immediately when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2026. The Division of Financial Regulation (DFR), part of the Oregon Department of…
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2026 Community Celebration Lights Up the Pine Grove in Manzanita
Looking for a family-friendly way to ring in the new year? Join your neighbors on Wednesday, Dec. 31st from 7PM to midnight for a night full of good vibes and community joy:…
King Tides – Another round happening January 1st – 4th!
These extremely high tides occur when the moon’s orbit comes closest to the earth, the earth’s orbit is closest to the sun, and the sun, moon and earth are in direct alignment,…
I’VE BEEN THINKING … Make Lying Wrong Again
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot about our government lying to us lately. I wish it would stop. I think the lying started out small, but has grown throughout my…
COAST TIME – VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE 2025 – SPRING
COAST TIME in partnership with the Tillamook County Pioneer proudly present RETROSPECTIVE 2025. This edition SPRING 2025 covers the stories and events that shaped life here on the North Oregon Coast in…
Update to Oregon’s Secure, Online Voter Registration Form
Oregon Secretary of State implements House Bill 4133 SALEM, OR — As of December 30th, 2025, all eligible Oregonians will be able to register to vote through a secure, online form by submitting the last…