If you’re traveling between Warrenton and Astoria, plan ahead – we’re planning to do nighttime routine maintenance and inspections on three bridges in the area. Here’s our tentative schedule: U.S. 101 New…
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OREGON DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION – ODOT CONSTRUCTION ALERT- HWY. 131 – Tillamook River Bridge: Repairs May 6th – expect daytime road closures
We’re making repairs to the Tillamook River Bridge. You can expect: OR 131 road closures while crews work between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction noise and delays. Two weeks of work: May…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: More Than You Wanted to Know About Our Roads
EDITOR’S NOTE: Representative Gomberg had previously represented South Tillamook County before re-destricting, and his updates provide helpful information that applies to our part of the Oregon Coast as well. Tillamook County has…
KaSandra Larson’s Bid for Tillamook County Assessor
KaSandra Larson, a lifelong resident and the current chief deputy assessor and tax collector for Tillamook County, is running for the role of County Assessor with a campaign deeply rooted in community…
Paul Fournier is Running for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #2
Paul Fournier is stepping into the political arena with a bid for Tillamook County Commissioner, bringing a diverse background in public safety, journalism, and community service. With nearly three decades as a…
FATAL CRASH – HWY 101 – TILLAMOOK COUNTY, NEAR OSWALD WEST STATE PARK SAT. APRIL 27
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 4:55 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy 101, near milepost 39, in Tillamook County near Oswald West State Park. The preliminary…
OP/ED- Erin Skaar’s Salary Revealed: Lovelin Campaign Sheds Light on True Cost to Taxpayers
*EDITOR’S NOTE: As Tam Hulburt detailed in her letter to the editor (see link below), and as indicated below, the commissioners’ salary is approximately $90,000, and the commissioners’ compensation package is $126,000…
PRIMARY ELECTION – MAY 2024 – Tillamook County Pioneer’s QUESTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATES: Tillamook County Tax Assessor – KaSandra Larson & Kari Fleisher
It’s an election year – and the primary election is coming up May 21st. There are several important positions on the primary ballot, including several county positions such as for Tillamook County…
THE OCEANSIDER: ONA-Oceansider Tillamook Board of Commissioners Candidate Forum 4/27/2024
Your Ballot for the May Primary Election will arrive in a few days! Before you vote, join us online tomorrow morning (Saturday, April 27) to hear all five of the candidates running for County Commissioner in the…
What’s Happening at The Wave? From a Concerned Driver … What about the passengers?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This letter was shared with the Pioneer by Jim Heffernan, and Steve gave his okay to publish it. According to Jim, “The first bus ride I took was with Steve…