Besides the National Day of Action for peaceful protest of the state of affairs in our country, let’s celebrate the traditional, pagan meaning of May Day. And thanks to everyone who is…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER’S QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 19, 2026: STATE SENATOR, 16TH DISTRICT, DEMOCRAT 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…
BOOK REVIEW: For the Love of Men by Liz Plank
By Jim Heffernan A casual mention in a Bill McKibben article led me to this book. He was explaining the current insanity in the Middle East as a by-product of “petro masculinity”….
BUTCH’S BLOG: On The Road (with apologies to Jack Kerouac)
By Butch Freedman It’s good to get away; it’s even better to get back home. Bev and I returned yesterday from a trip to southern Mexico—Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico City were on…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Genoa Pharmacy Wednesday May 6th
EDITOR’S NOTE: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy opened in March – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-community-health-centers-genoa-healthcare-pharmacy-opens-in-tillamook/. The Tillamook community is invited to Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy’s Open House! Why: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy and TCCHC staff are celebrating the opening of…
ASTROLOGY: Full Moon in Scorpio 2026 – Diving into Ocean of Emotion
By Madame Dana Zia Hello Earthlings I know we all need a break from the intense energy of our times but this Full Moon in Scorpio that arrives today May 1st, isn’t…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY BALLOT DEPOSIT LOCATIONS May 19, 2026, Primary Election
Below you will find the drop site locations and the available days and hours, the sites will be open for you to drop off voted ballots. You have the choice of mailing…
OP/ED: The Legacy of Commissioner Bell #2: Ordinance 88 and the Attempted Authoritarian Takeover of Small and Micro-Businesses
By April Bailey Just one year into her second term, Commissioner Bell made another authoritarian power grab. This should not have been surprising given her re-election AFTER the COVID lockdowns. However, this…
CITY OF TILLAMOOK TOUCH-A-TRUCK MAY 5TH
We’re so excited!! Touch-A-Truck is right around the corner! Join us NEXT TUESAY for this fun, family event!Kids (and kids at heart!) can climb, explore, and get up close with all kinds…
ROCKAWAY BEACH FIRE & RESCUE – Community Preparedness Meeting: Summer Hazards & Wildfire Risk Reduction May 6th
As we head into the warmer months, it’s critical to be prepared for the increased risk of wildfires and other summer hazards.Join us for an important Community Preparedness Meeting featuring Rockaway Beach…