On Sunday, April 28, 2024, long term resident, business owner, and City Councilor, Doug Henson passed away peacefully. Councilor Henson served on the City Council from 2003 to 2006, and then again…
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What a Story! Rockaway Writers Rendezvous Inspires
By Robin Swain & Photos by Don Backman The Rockaway Writers Rendezvous (RWR) is a scholarship fundraiser for Neah-Kah-Nie High School students, supporting a series of workshops and events the last weekend…
I’ve been thinking … Talking Politics
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been wondering a lot lately about how and when I became a talker. I think being a talker is something I’ve wanted all my life. Somehow at 77,…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Back From a Long-Delayed Vacation
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, I don’t often use this weekly report to advocate for or against election issues. I’m making an exception this week to urge…
GORDON’S WEATHER UPDATE 5/6/24: Here Comes the Sun! Summer-like temps later this week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer We definitely had a cooler wet weekend with several moist cold fronts dropping through. A few of the rainfall totals from Friday afternoon…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT – May 2024 Meetings UPDATE
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: May 23, 2024, OPUDA Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m. Location: Salem, OR …
Nehalem Bay Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Sat. May 11 & Sun. May 12th
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held as usual on Mother’s Day weekend: Saturday, May 11th from 10-3 and Sunday, May 12th from 10 to noon. Location of…
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Understanding Common Mental Health Conditions
By Leanna Coy, FNP Mental health is a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. How you feel and act is based on your mental health, which changes over time and can be…
War in Gaza Brings Conflict, Strong Emotions – Why can’t we all get along?
EDITOR’S NOTE: A lot of thought goes into each article that the Pioneer posts, actually into the words we use as well (there’s that words matter concept again) … we work hard…
OP/ED – Club Manzanita: Don’t Ask Those Questions!
By Randy Kugler It’s been almost a month since I submitted questions to the City under their new “ask us any questions” invitation. Since my questions involved the Budget, I asked that…
