We support Mary Faith Bell for the position of Tillamook County Commissioner. Mary Faith demonstrates the best in local politics. She thoroughly understands the challenges that Tillamook County faces. Her approach to…
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QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES #3 in series: State Representative, 32nd District
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent five questions to Tillamook County candidates for State Representative for House District 10 (south Tillamook County); House District 32 (Central/north Tillamook County); Tillamook County Board of Commissioners;…
Support for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner
I am writing in support of Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner. She has demonstrated over and over her devotion to our county and its residents. She has not accepted outrageous and…
KITCHEN MAVEN: French for Forest Food Afoot (The Humble Healthy Mushroom)
By Judith Yamada, The Kitchen Maven The word “mushroom” is derived from the French word for fungi or mold. In Europe, cultivated mushrooms were introduced in the 17th century. However, it’s believed…
OP-ED: Save Medicare and Social Security
By John Rogan, Tillamook In the past one of the constant themes of the Republican Party was that Democrats were burdening our children with an enormous national debt. The refrain went something…
Hunt for mushrooms and other treasures this fall with the Explore Nature Series
Fall has set on the Tillamook Coast, and while the days may have gotten shorter, the fun is only just beginning. This autumn, join the Explore Nature Series in some of their…
QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES #2 in series: State Representative House District 10
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent five questions to Tillamook County candidates for State Representative for House District 10 (south Tillamook County); House District 32 (Central/north Tillamook County); Tillamook County Board of Commissioners;…
QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES – #1 in Series: State Representative House District 10
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent five questions to Tillamook County candidates for State Representative for House District 10 (south Tillamook County); House District 32 (Central/north Tillamook County); Tillamook County Board of Commissioners;…
OP/ED: Register to vote by Oct. 16 because ‘If you don’t vote, you can’t complain’
By Brian Halvorsen, Independent/Progressive candidate State Representative District 32 After telling my boss that I needed time off to campaign, he told me something that stuck with me, “I used to not…
Letter to Editor: NCRD Levy necessary for daily operations
To the Public that resides in North Tillamook County, I have been an advocate of the North County Recreation District (NCRD) since its inception in 1996, immediately recognizing its benefit to all…