*See link below for Mr. Bones letter to the editor. Mr. Bones! AKA Moses. Yes it is good to hear from you. It has been a while since our paths have crossed…
Category: Op-Ed
Why Online Forums for MooVoter? Coming – May 5, 6, 7
EDITOR’S NOTE: The first three (of six total) Pioneer and MooVoter online Candidate Forums are coming up: North County – May 5th; Mid-County – May 6th; South County – May 7th. You…
Nestucca Valley School District Deserves Our Applause and Our Support
We are retired now but both worked for the Nestucca Valley School District (NVSD) for many years. Since retiring in 2016, we have watched with pride and gratitude as the current NVSD…
Questions about TREAT – Tillamook County Retired Educators and Teachers
Dear Tillamook County Friends, I taught for 13 wonderful years at East School in Tillamook and 13 wonderful years for Beaver Grade School which later became a part of the Nestucca Valley…
MANZANITA MUSINGS: Transparency and Compensation
By Kim Rosenberg When I taught Writing as Critical Inquiry at PSU, I always told my students to go to the primary source material before writing that 5,000 word final paper on…
Join Me and Vote for Thomas J. Fiorelli for Position # 4, Tillamook Transportation Board
Most of you already know Thomas J. Fiorelli from his work with workforce housing in Tillamook County. Now we are getting to know him for his dedication to public transportation. Thomas Fiorelli…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PIONEER VOTER’S GUIDE – MAY 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION
You should have received your ballot for the upcoming May 16th special election. If you haven’t received a ballot, pleasea contact the Tillamook County Clerk’s office for more information, at 503-842-3402 or…
2023 May Special Election – Tillamook County Pioneer’s Questions for the Candidates: Nehalem Bay Health District
This is it – the last group of candidates, and ballots are in mailboxes (probably sitting on kitchen counters or tables.) The Pioneer will post a “Voter’s Guide” that will include links…
Endorsement for Heidi Luquette for NKN School District; Support for Women Candidates for TBCC, Tillamook School District Boards
Anywhere you find meaningful and positive change in Tillamook County, you will find smart, capable, and dynamic women. Recently, I had the privilege to meet one of these women from TBCC, shake…
ERIN FOR NCRD
A candidate for NCRD Board position #2, Erin Laskey-Wilson represents the spirit of our North County community and North County Recreation District. Erin grew up in this community, attended Nehalem Elementary School,…
