EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County residents spent an uneasy Saturday morning as emergency alerts went out advising of the shooting and homicide in Sandlake, South Tillamook County and a suspect “on the loose.”…
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It’s Official – GP Energy, Andretti Group Company, Assumes Ownership of Sheldon Oil June 22nd
EDITOR’S NOTE: In April of this year, we shared the news of the sale of Sheldon Oil to GP Energy, an Andretti Group company based in Grants Pass. As this homegrown company…
Suicide Prevention: Break the Silence – Remove the Barriers to Reach Out for Help, There is Hope
By Laura Swanson Our hearts go out to all those impacted by suicide, and after especially tragic suicides this weekend, the Pioneer is calling on our community to reach out to those…
Water Rescue Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach June 17, 2021; Reminder about tides, rip currents, cold water temps
On June 12, 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm, Cannon Beach Fire District and Seaside Fire’s Surf Rescue Team were dispatched for a juvenile in the water, being “sucked out” by the tide…
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Tillamook County Trails & Recreation Map Winner, Handy Resource
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness, the…
Washington County Man, with ties to Rockaway Beach, Neah-kah-nie High School, Arrested for Sex Abuse, Additional Victims Sought
(Washington County Sheriff- June 3, 2021) In March 2021, Washington County Sheriff’s Office detectives opened an investigation into 58-year-old Henry Stephen “Steve” Bauer after receiving a report from a woman that Mr….
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels Updated risk levels take effect Friday, June 4; Tillamook County remains in Lower Risk; Clatsop moves to Lower Risk, Lane and Polk move to Moderate Risk
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. Effective Friday, June 4, through Thursday, June 10, there…
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Tide Strands Boats, 13 People Required Rescue Last Night Saturday May 29th
On May 29, 2021, 10:05 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire Department responded to a report of two boats stranded on the mud in Tillamook Bay. It was reported that…
June Dairy Parade Returns to Regular Route, Routine June 26th
TILLAMOOK – The 64th Annual June Dairy Parade will feel a little more normal this year. When recent updates to state and federal COVID-19 guidelines removed the requirement for masks outdoors, it removed…
Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels; Tillamook County Moves to Lower Risk
Updated risk levels take effect Thursday, May 27; Multnomah County approved to move to Lower Risk (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…