To the Editor As both a resident in Newberg and a second homeowner in Pacific City, I can understand the concern over the cap and trade bill. I can also understand that…
Category: Letters to the Editor
Letter to Editor: Concerns about Logging in Oceanside Watershed
Dear Editor, I have major concerns about the Short Start harvest plan in the Oceanside watershed set to begin in June. SLIDO maps for this area are indicating an active slide area,…
The Future of The Wave – Re-elect Jim Huffman
The Tillamook County Transportation District, a.k.a. The Wave, is one of the best examples of a high-quality, reputable, efficient organization serving and benefitting Tillamook County. The TCTD operates in a manner that…
Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner Speaks Out …
EDITOR’s NOTE: Thanks to Brian Halvorsen, Rockaway Beach Planning Commissioner for this insightful letter, that he will read at this evening’s Planning Commission meeting. As I’ve been receiving multiple requests from Rockaway…
Rockaway Beach Citizens Call for Town Hall, Transparency
My family has owned a home in Rockaway for nearly 55 years. Last month I became a full-time resident and registered voter in Tillamook County. I have recently been made aware, by…
DEMAND ROCKAWAY BEACH TRANSIENT LODGING TAX TRANSPARENCY
Dear Residents, Citizens, 2nd Home Owners, Hotels, Motels, Vacation Rental Owners, Property Managers, Hotel Trades, Local businesses, and our valued tourist and neighboring communities. In fact, anyone who cares about Rockaway Beach…
Letter to Editor: Oregon Safe Waters Act HB 2656
Although I am aware of Tillamook County’s marriage to timber companies for most of its history, I believe we have come to a time when timber and water quality must come to…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Speaking for the Trees …
I am 60 years old and although I grew up in a logging community and have friends and family in the logging business, and have understanding and empathy for them, I have…
Support for Countywide Plastic Bag Ban
To the Editor: I live in Tillamook County and am proud that several City Councils (Manzanita, Wheeler and Bay City) have voted to ban plastic carryout bags. I’m optimistic that Garibaldi and…
Response to “Call to Action – Curbside Recycling”: Rethink Waste
This is in response to: tillamookcountypioneer.net/call-to-action-curbside-recycling-in-north-county/ Your attention to recycling is commendable. Unfortunately, not all recycling is equal. Commingled is recycling in name only: once different plastics are combined they are difficult…