As I sit in a dark room of a house without power, but still kept cozy by a roaring fire, I think of the men and women of the PUD out there…
Category: Government
OP/ED: What the Linn County Lawsuit Really Means
By Tillamook County Commissioner David Yamamoto After a monthlong trial, after hearing more than 100 hours of testimony and reviewing hundreds of exhibits, some going back to the early 1900’s, the Linn…
Oregon commercial crab fishery to open Dec. 31
NEWPORT, Ore.—Fresh Oregon crab is back on the menu soon—the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open along all of Oregon’s coast on Dec. 31, 2019. Prior to the opener, crab vessels will…
Expect stormy conditions as holiday travels get under way
SALEM – Travelers throughout Oregon should be prepared for winter driving conditions this holiday season especially with wind and heavy rains forecast for the weekend before Christmas. That could mean you might…
Tillamook High School Service Learning Projects Provide Valuable Benefits to Student & Community
By Julie Chick, for the Pioneer Service-Learning Projects are something all upper level Tillamook School District students must complete before graduation. These projects range in variety and are meant to engage students…
Making Our Communities Age Friendly
By Neal Lemery, for the Pioneer In ten years, our population of seniors 75 years and older will double. Yet, only 1% of our housing has the amenities that will allow seniors…
Spirit of Oregon adorns Coast Guard’s North Bend helicopters
The artwork to be placed on the tail of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter at Coast Guard Sector North Bend, in North Bend, Oregon Nov. 22, 2019. The thunderbird design incorporates patterns and…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS – Holiday Closures; Public Meetings
The Tillamook County Courthouse elevator will be down for maintenance from Monday, December 16, 2019 to Friday, December 20, 2019. If you need assistance accessing the courthouse, please call to schedule assistance…
“Sugar & Spice – A Holiday Treat” at NCRD in Nehalem December 21st … A Benefit for the Mudd-Nick Foundation’s Musical Enrichment Program for Neah-Kah-Nie School District
Several of the Northwest’s most beloved musical artists will take the stage for the “Sugar & Spice” holiday showcase on Saturday, December 21st at NCRD Theater in Nehalem. “Sugar & Spice, A…
Enjoy the Sounds of the Season at the Tillamook Creamery, Week of 12/16
The holiday season is made festive with twinkling lights on trees and the sound of merry holiday music ringing through the air. Stop in at the Tillamook Creamery this season to enjoy…