As a life-long resident of Tillamook County, I was raised on a farm in Nehalem alongside my father, mother, siblings, and grandparents. It was a tight-knit family that worked together, learned together,…
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Drew’s Reviews: A WRINKLE IN TIME — Well, that’s a shame
By Andrew Jenck Few movies frustrate me more than films that have such promise and risks, only to fall completely flat; to the point where I’d rather see something that was completely…
THINKING THINGS THROUGH: Critical Thinking and More …
By Chris Wagner Because of an extra helping of stress that affected my health and well-being, I’ve been absent from the Pioneer. I’ve missed writing, but feel much better now and am…
Salmonberry Trail Project Key Milestones – 2011 to present
Fall 2011 – The Port of Tillamook Bay (POTB) and Tillamook County approached the state and Cycle Oregon with a request to help explore a vision for creating a trail within the…
Port of Tillamook Bay Approves Salmonberry Trail Rail Line Use Agreement, Extends Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad Lease
Over several years and through negotiations with dozens of stakeholders to ensure Tillamook County’s valuable assets remain protected, last evening, March 20th, the Port of Tillamook Bay Commissioners agreed in a 3-2…
Coast Guard helicopter avoids drone strike in Port Angeles
SEATTLE – A Coast Guard aircrew was 300 feet in the air conducting training when they had a near-miss collision with a recreational drone in the vicinity of Fairchild International Airport, Saturday,…
ODFW and partners building fishing dock at Cape Meares Lake
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook Anglers, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and Tillamook County have partnered to place a new fishing dock on Cape Meares Lake for public use. Construction…
ASTROLOGY: Spring Equinox 3/20/18
By Madame Dana Zia Spring equinox dawns this morning at 9:15am PST and it comes the enthusiasm of a bunch of rams romping in a meadow. The Sun which just moved into…
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Awards Grants
Founded in 2002, the Oregon Cultural Trust (OCT) works to protect and stabilize Oregon cultural resources by creating a solid foundation for the future; expanding public awareness of the quality of, access…
All aboard for Spring Break Excursions on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
GARIBALDI, OR, March 17, 2018—The sun is shining along the Tillamook Coast once again and the Spring Break Express rolls out at the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad (OCSR). OCSR is proudly announcing…