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Category: Commentary
The Littoral Life: Your questions answered
By Dan Haag I’ve always felt that one of my greatest strengths is offering unsolicited advice. Just ask any parent who has sat their crying child next to me in a restaurant…
Ocean wind turbines on the horizon
By Gus Meyer Oregon’s coast is drawing the attention of ocean wind turbine installation planning for production of clean energy by the US Bureau of Ocean Energy (BOEM). BOEM recently held a…
Thinking Things Through: Thanksgiving Inspiration Bonus
By Chris Wagner Since it’s the time of focused gratitude, I’d like to share some thoughts that come from my 2017 calendar. Hope you find something here that inspires you. We are…
Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto comments on the Linn County Class Action Lawsuit Verdict in Favor of Timber Counties, Taxing Districts
EDITOR’S NOTE: The ruling found that the state of Oregon breached its contract with timber counties west of the Cascades by failing to generate sufficient revenue through logging on state forests. On…
The Littoral Life: What’s in a name?
By Dan Haag On a recent lazy November afternoon, I listlessly pushed a cart through Fred Meyer. How I’d ended up there was a bit of a mystery. I distinctly recalled telling…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Citizens Encouraged to Attend Presentation from Director of Native Fish Society Nov. 18th
To all Oregon concerned citizens: This is your chance to hear about the threats to our water supply that continue to endanger native fish and talk about what citizens can do to…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Day Advice to PREVENT Breast Cancer from a Survivor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Elki Powers shared this insightful, full of information and resources article with the Pioneer months back. I had intended to run this during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” – October ……
Option for Manzanita City Hall
By Randy Kugler Some in the community have suggested that the “No Bond” folks have no viable financing plan or that securing a loan for a project would be just as expensive…
Opioid Summit Energizes Community Response
By Neal Lemery for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Tillamook County is Number One!” Who doesn’t like to hear that statement about one’s community? There’s that sense of pride, and a feeling of…