By Karen Babbitt I’m the STR Committee rep from North County and a full time resident. I’ve lived in the area for 21 years. I’m not opposed to vacation rentals, as we…
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No April Fool’s Joke – Alderbrook Re-Opens for Golf April 1st – VIDEO
Story, Video & Photos by Don Backman “At 8:20 we’ll have the ceremonial swing,” Pat Zweifel said. “I would do it, but I haven’t actually swung a golf club before,” he joked…
Clatsop County residents fight for public’s right to vote as vacation rental industry seeks to block local election; Petitioners of Measure 4-221 filed a motion to intervene today on a case brought against Clatsop County
Astoria, Ore.—Petitioners on a Clatsop County ballot measure to protect homes in rural neighborhoods from being converted to vacation rentals today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought against the…
Short Term Rental Industry Blatantly Breaking Oregon Campaign Finance Laws; Opponents of a citizen initiative to preserve residential housing stock in Clatsop County ignored multiple campaign finance rules
EDITOR’S NOTE: There is an initiative on Clatsop County’s ballot – Measure 4-221 – to phase out short-term rentals in unincorporated Clatsop County. For more about the Measure, see links below. Astoria,…
Winter Waters Gets Oregon-Grown Seaweed Onto Local Menus; Event Finale at The Salmonberry in Wheeler April 2nd
A series of dining events in Portland and along the Oregon Coast put sea vegetables front and center, shining a light on bottlenecks and opportunities for Oregon’s seafare supply chain. In February,…
Tillamook Air Museum “Re-Christen” B-52 Stratofortress Cockpit Display, Special Guests on April 1st
The Tillamook Air Museum invites all for the Ribbon Cutting, Christening and open cockpit of the Tillamook Air Museum’s newest exhibit, a B-52G Stratofortress cockpit on Saturday April 1st from 11 am-12:30….
The Mook at Alderbrook – Grand Re-Opening of Alderbrook Golf Course April 1st – Cme and enjoy the day even if you don’t golf!
Only 5 Days Until The Grand Re-Opening, April 1st, at Alderbrook Golf Course with special events throughout the day, some wonderful entertainment to enjoy when you bring the whole family and celebrate with…
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – OCVA GIVE BACK DONATION PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP NONPROFITS SERVING THE OREGON COAST ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is now accepting applications from environmental stewardship nonprofits for a new coastal tourism-generated funding stream. Nonprofit organizations offering environmental stewardship programming on the Oregon Coast are invited…
Now Open 2023 Oregon Coast Visitors Association Strategic Investment Fund: Oregon Coast businesses are encouraged to apply for funding to help tell their sustainable stories
Oregon Coast, Oregon — The Oregon Coast Visitors Association is now accepting applications for its 2023 Strategic Investment Fund, focused on sustainable storytelling. According to a 2022 report by Expedia Travel Group,…
Coast Emergency Responders Safety Tips for Spring Break – VIDEO
EDITOR’S NOTE: With Spring Break and a steady stream of visitors, the Pioneer has been advocating for beach and trail safety programs for a decade. Here are some great tips and the…
