By Neal Lemery for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Tillamook County is Number One!” Who doesn’t like to hear that statement about one’s community? There’s that sense of pride, and a feeling of…
Category: Op-Ed
The Littoral Life: The winded warrior
By Dan Haag 35 years ago, one of the greatest films of all time was being viewed across America. I am, of course, referring to the Ralph Macchio classic, “The Karate Kid.”…
OP/ED – JUST THINK: A question in response to Kay Stoltz’ Guest Commentary re: Circles
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here is a link to “Circles” https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/guest-commentary-circles/ By Victoria Stoppiello I found Kay Stoltz’ commentary very thought-provoking. She identifies “circles” of people who live in the Nehalem Bay area: Retirees,…
Support for Manzanita City Hall from Former State Rep., EVCNB Honorary Board Member
To the Editor: I am writing to support the Manzanita City Hall/ Administration Building. Although I don’t live in Manzanita, I am privileged to serve as an honorary board member on the…
OP/ED: You never know what you got till it’s gone.
By Randy Kugler Manzanita may never again get another such opportunity for doing something worthy of its collective creative spirit. The McMenamin brothers must have heard all of the reasons why old…
Steward of your city dollars says the idea of remodeling the old school building is not fiscally sound …
To my neighbors and friends in Manzanita, Greetings. My name is Steve Nuttall, and I am one of your elected Manzanita City Councilors. I am also your neighbor and friend. I have…
Manzanita City Hall: Comparison – New Build vs. Remodel
By Randy Kugler NEW BUILD REMODEL Total sq. ft. 11,776 10,768 City Administration 4,025 4,058 Police 4,115 2,500 Council Chamber & – 875 – seats 75. Community Room 3,636 900 Emergency storage/shelter…
GUEST COMMENTARY: CIRCLES
By Kay Stoltz You’re invited! Out of the blue an invitation arrives to celebrate a birthday of someone I hadn’t seen in months. I’ve been thinking of her in connection with some…
Why shoot the messenger?
Our two senators and our Congressman in Washington, DC, visit the Tillamook area and interact with us, their constituents, once or twice a year. Our county commissioners decided not to try having…
GUEST COLUMN: Compassion for Our Neighbors
By Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Lack of available housing is one of the biggest challenges in our area. This includes housing of all kinds: emergency housing for the homeless, supported housing…
