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.”…
Category: Commentary
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…
Oregon reports 874 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death; Tillamook county adds 1 more case, total cases at 87
EDITOR’S NOTE: As we enter our ninth month of coronavirus reports, we are seeing the highest case counts of the pandemic. The governor has issued another executive order, pressing pause for several…
One American’s journey through the presidential election (courtesy of It’s A Wonderful Life) …
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much Donald Roddy for sharing this very accurate commentary on the National election. As we’ve all “re-lived” Election day after day, to finally have a President-elect, Joe…