By Jim Heffernan Here’s my fourth annual book list. It’s my take on the best 25 books I’ve read in 2025. Many of them have reviews in the Pioneer, some don’t. Many…
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GUIDED FIRST DAY HIKES SET FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY IN 25 OREGON STATE PARKS; TILLAMOOK COUNTY STATE PARKS HOST FIRST HIKES AT OSWALD WEST, SITKA SEDGE
SALEM, Oregon— Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, Thursday Jan. 1. In Tillamook…
COAST TIME – VIDEO RETROSPECTIVE 2025 – WINTER
COAST TIME in partnership with the Tillamook County Pioneer proudly present RETROSPECTIVE 2025. This edition WINTER 2025 covers the stories and events that shaped life here on the North Oregon Coast. RETROSPECTIVE…
TILLAMOOK ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS (TAPA) AUDITIONS FOR “BARBECUING HAMLET” JANUARY 11TH
TAPA is holding auditions for the comedic play, Barbecuing Hamlet, written by Pat Cook on January 11th at 4:00 pm at The Barn Community Playhouse. This hilarious production is looking for seven…
A POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE: The Most Dangerous Question In The Room
Why Universal Healthcare without Cost Controls Won’t Fix Anything EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s an installment from Tillamook County’s State Representative Cyrus Javadi’s Substack blog, “A Point of Personal Privilege.” Oregon legislator and local…
NORTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY RESISTANCE: End of Year Protest in Nehalem December 27 – Make your voice heard in 2025!
By Patty Rinehart Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 27, 2025. On this day, a protest will take place in downtown Nehalem from noon to 2 PM. Residents and concerned citizens are invited…
OREGON STATE PARKS: WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK RETURNS TO THE OREGON COAST DEC. 27-31
Oregon State Parks will host Winter Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, Dec. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast from 10 a.m….
Tillamook PUD Announces 2026 Community Support Grant Program
Tillamook People’s Utility District (Tillamook PUD) is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Community Support Grant Program, designed to foster economic growth and enhance community livability throughout Tillamook County. Local…
Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Recognizes Tillamook County Sheriff Lt. Ahnie Seaholm for Leadership and Service as Command Council Chair
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Lieutenant Ahnie Seaholm for receiving special recognition for her outstanding service as Chair for the Command Council with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association (OSSA)….
WORDS OF WISDOM: A Bittersweet Time
By Neal Lemery When I was a kid, Christmas was always a bittersweet time. Lots of emotions were at play, even though the family worked together to make it a joyous and…