EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a little history of May Day/Beltane by the Pioneer’s astrologer, Dana Zia with some photos and video from today’s May Day event at Fire Mountain School. By Madame Dana…
Category: Don Backman Photos
Every 15 Minutes Presentation at Tillamook High School Makes Strong Impression
EDITOR’S NOTE: This presentation came just days after a tragic accident that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Neah-Kah-Nie senior Henry Gernert, and it was determined that the driver’s blood alcohol was…
Nehalem Bay Estuary Cleanup Volunteers Cover the Banks of the Estuary to Cleanup Debris March 5th
Story & Photos by Don Backman “I stopped counting after 75 people this morning,” Ben Pettinger, Executive Director of the Lower Nehalem Community Trust said. He was referencing the large excited group…
Apple Tree Pruning with Master Gardener Barbara Casteel (Video by Don Backman)
Tillamook County Master Gardener Barbara Casteel gives us a lesson in pruning an apple tree, in this case an “espaliered” apple tree in her backyard; it has multiple apple varieties grafted on…
Rockaway Beach Fire Department Honors Members, Recognizes Service, Leadership
Rockaway Beach Fire & Rescue Department held their annual banquet and presented members with service plaques, special recognition and lifetime plaques on February 5th. Local volunteer fire departments are in need of…
Pacific Restaurant Hosts Chinese New Celebration Saturday Feb. 5th – Photos by Don Backman
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you so much Nelia for sharing this fun and wonderful cultural tradition and bringing it to Tillamook! Bring on the Year of the Tiger! Photos & Story By Don…
You’re hired! Award winning local educator teaches students life long employment skills
Story & Photos by Don Backman “You have the job. When can you start work?” Those are the words every job applicant wants to hear, including those who have disabilities, who, unfortunately,…
MLK DAY OF SERVICE: A day of service, and the power of groups working together to meet local needs
By Don Backman On January 17, 2022, it all came together at Tillamook Early Learning Center. Volunteers from numerous parts of the community: Tillamook Early Learning Center (TELC), Tillamook Bay Community College…
Pioneer photographer Don Backman’s Photography Classes at TBCC Winter Term
EDITOR’S NOTE: You’ve seen his wide range of photography here on the Pioneer … but did you know that he’s a teacher, too? Don has over 35 years of teaching experience, and…
King Tides Photos – Don’t be these guys
By Don Backman A couple years ago during a big tide event after a storm, I was taking photos from the viewing mound at Barview Jetty. A lot of cars were parked…
