By Bill Baertlein, Chair, Tillamook county Board of Commissioners From my perspective as a County Commissioner the fact that we did not have anyone die of Covid in Tillamook County has to…
Category: Commentary
VIEW FROM HERE: A Metaphor in PINK
By Barbara McLaughlin I DON’T want pink in my flower garden. I don’t like pink. I don’t know why. It’s a visceral reaction that is not rational. I love my garden and…
LIFE BYTES: And the Devil Laughed
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a different kind of story from Pioneer contributor Kay Stoltz with a familiar theme. By Kay Stoltz “Boss, we’re losing the battle. Even my best can’t make any headway.”…
LETTER & PETITION TO TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Citizens Deserve a Fair Shake after the Chaos of 2020; Reconsider County Park Fees
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tillamook County Board of Commissioners increased the Tillamook County Parks parking/day use fees and annual pass costs to increase revenue to support the increased use of county parks. The annual…
THANKS & GIVING: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the holiday season, we reached out to our writers and readers for inspiration. I don’t need to repeat the theme of this year’s trials and tribulations … we plan…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Support for Oregon Parks proposed beach closure at Tierra Del Mar
I strongly support the rule change proposed by OPRD to ban driving year-round on the Tierra Del Mar residential area beach and the area adjacent to Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. It…
Facebook Facing Anti-Trust Actions
By Ed Ruttledge Facebook, which has been engaged in a troubled project at Tierra Del Mar, is now facing a gathering of forces hoping to check its monopolistic business practices. Members of…
OP/ED: Analysis of Increase in County Parks Day Use Fees (Series 1 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sue Aalykke contacted the Pioneer several weeks ago about gathering information and questions about the County’s recent increase in county park/parking and boat ramp fees in 2021. Aalykke had sent…
Representative-elect Suzanne Weber responds to Governor Brown’s “Freeze” Order
(Press Release From Rep.-elect Suzanne Weber) In a press conference on Friday, Governor Kate Brown ordered a statewide “freeze,”(see link below) to combat a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across Oregon. Restrictions…
OP/ED: The results are in … Now what?
By LaNicia Duke Like many of you I am happy the election is over. The influx of opinion over facts both in local and national campaigns was exhausting. I’ve never liked politics…
