By Randy Kugler The Budgetary sleight of hand that this Council continues to use to pay for their new City Hall with our Water Fund money is worthy of renewed discussion in…
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Tillamook County Emergency Management Advisory: Flood Watch until 04:00PM Tuesday
December 1, 2023; 5:30 am * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Cascade Foothills in Lane County, Central Coast Range of Western…
I’VE BEEN THINKING: FDR Again
By Jim Heffernan I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “Making America Great Again” and not just as a catchy slogan. More than 80 years ago, Franklin Roosevelt had a perfect plan….
Tillamook County’s Master Gardener Learning Garden: A Testament to Community Service and Education
The OSU Extension Service – Tillamook County proudly announces the significant achievements of the Master Gardener™ Learning Garden, a cornerstone of community service, education, and sustainable gardening in Tillamook County. This year,…
AI Council Coverage Called into Question
To the Editor: I don’t know what is going on with the Pioneer. Your site is huge benefit to our community, and I visit almost every day. Recently, coverage seems to want…
Balancing AI Regulation and Freedom
As Governor Tina Kotek spearheads the formation of the Oregon State Government AI Advisory Council, a broader issue looms over the United States’ approach to artificial intelligence (AI) regulation – the conspicuous…
It’s Not Just A Walk to the Beach
EDITOR’S NOTE: It may become more difficult to access the beach with this recent court ruling as beach accesses are being closed in Tillamook County. Neal Lemery gives us a deeper look…
City of Tillamook Tree Lighting, Santa Land & Holiday Light Parade Dec. 2nd
Saturday December 2nd the holidays REALLY hit downtown Tillamook – there’s Santa Land at Pacific Restaurant from 10 am to 2 pm, followed by the City of tillamook’s Tree Lighting starting at…
OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks public assistance to identify poacher; Bull elk left to waste near Scappoose
SCAPPOOSE, Ore. 29 Nov. 2023 – The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest related to a Roosevelt Bull Elk that…
KaSandra Larson Announces Run for Tillamook County Assessor Position in May, 2024 Election
KaSandra Larson has announced her candidacy for Tillamook County Assessor in the May 21, 2024 election. The seat is currently held by Assessor Denise Vandecoevering, who is retiring at the end of her…
