Dear Reader Doug Olson, Tillamook County Commissioner, explained proposed Measure 29-180 at a Rockaway Beach City Council meeting. He informed us about the current issues and lack of replacement parts for maintenance…
Category: Op-Ed
Closer Look at Oregon’s Voters’ Pamphlet Shows Misinformation in Arguments About Measure 117
EDITOR’S NOTE: As the theme for this election (and for our society), fact-checking is a must! It seems that the political tactic being used by many is to just toss out lies…
Enthusiastic Endorsement for Alesia Franken for Rockaway Beach City Council
When Alesia Franken was appointed to fill out the term of Cindy K. Gregory on the Rockaway Beach City Council, she came to the office with an open mind, with a commitment…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Leaving it to Leverette
After hearing her name numerous times over the past four years, I had the opportunity to spend some time with City Council candidate, Mary Leverette. I was already impressed with her work…
OP/ED – The Needle in the Haystack: How Media and Politics Obscure the Truth
The United States faces a critical security concern at its southern border, evidenced by repeated encounters with individuals on terrorist watchlists and the influx of migrants from conflict regions. Between FY2023 and…
Support for Justin McMahan, Candidate for City Council in Rockaway Beach
I have known Pastor Justin McMahan for almost four years. Our Eldership Team at Living Water Fellowship was so privileged to find him. He is a strong leader, a good listener and…
Rockaway Beach City Councilor Blocks, Deletes, Manipulates Social Media Pages, Questionable Ethics
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter to the editor addresses a situation that is definitely impacting the Rockaway Beach community’s access to information. The Tillamook County Pioneer has been blocked from the Rockaway Community…
OP/ED: Manzanita Water Rates Fact Check Time
By Randy Kugler The September 11 Council Workshop on proposed Quarterly Water Rates provides further evidence as to why residents should have a healthy level of skepticism in what our City officials are telling us. Page 4…
Rockaway Beach Mayoral Candidate Forum Oct. 11 Zoom Recording; COMING UP – Council Candidate Forum Oct. 16th
The Pioneer agreed to host/moderate the forums as planned that most of the candidates could attend on October 11th for the Mayoral candidates and on October 16th for the Council candidates. The…
OP/ED: Why We Can’t Take Oregon Beaches for Granted – Oregon Beaches Forever
By Phillip Johnson and Charlie Plybon Oregonians have the freedom to wander wherever they wish on the Oregon shore. The public is endowed with what is known as a “customary use right”…
