The events of January 6 have been sobering to most. How have we progressed to this? An adage states: “if you tell a lie long enough, you will believe it; if you…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Short term rentals should contribute to the County’s housing needs
I am writing in support of Ordinance 86 passed recently by the Tillamook County Commissioners to collect a quarterly fee on short term rental owners to support workforce housing. I am a…
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…
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…
On Behalf of Tillamook County Democrats: Call to State Reps to Show Up for All in Community
We want to thank Debbie Booth-Schmidt and Melissa Cribbins for running for state legislature representing Tillamook County. They provided important perspectives on issues like workers rights, education, conservation, healthcare and COVID recovery…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Count Every Ballot
We, the people, the eligible voters, get to pick our elected officials who run our government. Over 150 million people voted in this 2020 November election, the largest turnout ever in any…
LETTER TO EDITOR/COMMUNITY – Implicit Bias: Here but Changeable
Folks, Tillamook County has good people. They want the best for all people in Tillamook County. The County Commissioners say it best after George Floyd’s death : Commissioner Mary Faith Bell: ”…
Thanks to local resources, support for Weber
Remembering the details of the recent fire event behind Bay City, namely the Pike Road Fire, we can be extremely thankful for the local resources who quickly went into action. I counted…
Melissa Cribbins will bridge the great divide
We urge you to vote for Melissa Cribbins for State Senate District 5. As our state senator, we believe Melissa will “work across the aisle” in Salem for the benefit of all…
Support for Kristine Hayes for Rockaway Beach City Council
My name is Brian Halvorsen and I’ve lived in Rockaway Beach for almost six years. A few years ago, I met city councilor Kristine Hayes and we have since talked at length…
