“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead. In this world gone haywire and our constitutional democracy threatened,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 19, 2026: STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 32nd DISTRICT, DEMCRAT CANDIDATE
It’s election time – a Primary Election with several important positions being decided. Here’s the Tillamook County Pioneer”s “Questions for the Candidates.” This provides our communities with our expanded election coverage and…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Regrets, I’ve Had a Few
By Butch Freedman I’m very happy with the life I now have — a wonderful partner, a great place to live, relatively good health for a guy my age. But, as grateful…
Vote for Mary Faith Bell for Tillamook County Commissioner
This May election is an important one, so PLEASE VOTE. And please vote for MARY FAITH BELL for County Commissioner. Since there are only two candidates, whomever gets the most votes in…
Oregon Airports to Receive More Than $3 Million in Federal Investment
Airports receiving federal funds include those in McMinnville, Burns, Florence, Troutdale, Ontario, Corvallis, Lexington, Newport, Tillamook and Gold Beach Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Suzanne…
GORDON’S WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE 5/4/26: Onshore flow returned to help cool things down after yesterday’s high 82; Next shot of rain, a slight chanceon Friday
Well yesterday was real nice, the highs in town climbed to around 82 at the airport, 79 in the North Main area, thanks to a low pressure area down over California giving…
Time for Change: Why Commissioner Bell Has Lost Our Support
When Commissioner Bell first ran for office, I was among those who supported her, giving her the benefit of the doubt despite her limited experience. Her willingness to meet with me personally…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 19, 2026: STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 32nd DISTRICT, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES
It’s election time – a Primary Election with several important positions being decided. Here’s the Tillamook County Pioneer”s “Questions for the Candidates.” This provides our communities with our expanded election coverage and…
United Paws Kitten of the Week: Meet Lynx
Stealthily, she glides through the play tunnel and as agile as a lynx in the wild, she climbs up her tower, seeking a high perch, preferably near a window. Meet Lynx. Beautiful…
May Flowers: Opening Reception Featuring Community Artists Sat. May 9th at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery in Rockaway Beach
Join us at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery for a special community exhibition celebrating North Coast artists. “May Flowers” will be on view May 8–June 6, showcasing the creativity, color, and renewal…