By Deb Simmons Manzanita residents are tired of not being heard. They want fact-based information to undo the numerous and serious problems facing this city that means so much to all of…
Category: Politics
Manzanita Mayor Withdraws from Re-Election Run
By Dave Dillon, North County News Manzanita Mayor Mike Scott has announced he will not run for re-election this November. In a June 2 message to friends, Scott said that he had…
Outdoorsman and retired dentist Brad Mayerle declares candidacy for Manzanita City Council
Brad Mayerle, an avid outdoorsman and retired dentist, this week declared his candidacy for an open position on the Manzanita City Council. This year’s race for Manzanita’s City Council and Mayor will…
Tillamook County “Betsy Brigade” to Meet Thursday May 26th at 6 pm, 4H Dorm at Fairgrounds
It’s a historic three-woman race for Oregon Governor – or it will be – as soon as Betsy Johnson’s supporters can gather 25,000 signatures from registered Oregonian voters to put Betsy on…
STATE SENATOR ARMITAGE TO HOLD MEETINGS IN TILLAMOOK COUNTY THIS WEEKEND AT TILLAMOOK CHAMBER AT 10 AM
The Senator will host a community coffee and breakfast with Tillamook County mayors. Warren – State Senator Rachel Armitage (District 16) will hold meetings in Tillamook County this upcoming weekend. The Senator…
A Just Right PAC Delivers
(Tillamook County, Oregon) A Just Right, the unique multi-partisan political action committee that formed less than two months ago, has delivered on its promise of a wide-spread awareness campaign throughout Tillamook County….
Campaign Gossip: Real Transparency, Truth & Kindness – Statement from Mary Faith Bell
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve all heard the phrase “politics is a dirty business.” And it seems in recent history that the “smear your opponent” tactic has become the weapon of choice – even…
OP/ED: Following the money in local politics
By David McCall When my ballot arrived, I remembered a piece from a few days ago warning of “a ‘fake’ campaign funded by outside progressive money.” With a few minutes to spare,…
Tillamook County Pioneer VOTERS GUIDE May 2022 Primary Election – Questions for the Candidates; Link to Videos of Candidate Forums
The Tillamook County Pioneer sent all the candidates (in contested and statewide positions) a request for a candidate’s statement and a couple questions. The Pioneer provides this opportunity for candidates to tell…
Make Sure Your Vote Counts; Voter Registration Deadline April 26
By Sandra Johnson Are You Registered in a Political Party and Not Know It? For good reason, many people have become unhappy with how some of our political leaders have acted in…