EDITOR’S NOTE: This was shared by Ginger from North Fork 53 Tea … and Pioneer readers will appreciate the poetic connections. Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s bring thanks and giving to every day …….
Category: Op-Ed
OP/ED: Oceanside Residents Concerned about Fusion Lodging Plans for New Hotel, Loss of Historic Cabins
From Andy Stephens: Fusion Lodging bought the historic 100+ year old Oceanside Cabins in July and has been very tight lipped about their plans with the property. The Oceanside Neighborhood Association President…
OP/ED: A NEW DAWN FOR FORESTRY IN OREGON
By Steve Zika, CEO, Hampton Lumber Co. After nearly a year of scientific review and negotiations, timberland owners and environmental groups have reached a historic agreement to overhaul Oregon’s forest laws and…
OP/ED: Wheeler Waterfront Development Decision Comes Before City Council Nov. 16th
By Stevie Stephens Burden, former Wheeler Mayor This is a plea for anyone reading this who lives in north Tillamook County to take action to address a critical issue before it is…
REVIEW: Britbox Series “TIME” – It’s time to make mental health care a priority
EDITOR’S NOTE: The pandemic has spotlighted some of the areas that need the most attention in our community – particularly the plight of the houseless, and that many of those on the…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A GREAT DISTRICT, MEETING TILLAMOOK COUNTY’S NEEDS
As a former Board member for the Tillamook County Transportation District (TCTD), I want to say it is one of the best run organizations I have seen in my seventy-some years, having…
FRIENDS OF NCRD DISTRIBUTE THE BOUNTY; KEEP GROWING WITH BULB SALES
September 2021 -Friends of North County Recreation District is proud to announce the distribution of proceeds from Summer Flower Sales and generous donations from NCRD supporters. So far this year Friends has…
OP/ED: Manzanita City Hall Football Enters Fourth Quarter
By Will Stone Welcome back fans, to the pleasant village of Manzanita, Oregon, for the big game between the Manzanita City Council and the upstart Manzanita Citizens. On the line is whether…
OP/ED: Manzanita Citizen’s Petition Not Worthy Of Discussion
EDITOR’S NOTE: Manzanita continues contentious conversations about new City Hall. By Randy Kugler Manzanita Mayor Scott’s promise of a discussion at the September Manzanita Council meeting of the 260 citizen signature petition…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Embracing Change
by Neal Lemery Change is in the air. The rains have returned, leaves are turning, and autumn is here. Some change is welcome. Yet, I resist many changes. The old ways of…
