Oregon public land officials have announced visiting and recreational activity costs are expected to increase while new permit systems limit access to large regions of backcountry. By The Associated Press SALEM (AP)…
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CRIBBINS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SENATE DISTRICT 5
Coos Bay, Oregon — Democrat Melissa Cribbins, Coos County Commissioner and local attorney, announced her candidacy for Oregon State Senate in Oregon’s Senate District 5. The seat is currently held by Senator…
Representative Gomberg Files for Re-election
State Representative David Gomberg has filed for re-election for the 10th House District ranging from Tillamook to Yachats and inland to Sheridan. State Senator Arnie Roblan and south-central coast Representative Caddy McKeown…
Whose side is she on?
In Senator Betsy Johnson’s scripted speech before she voted against SB870 I can’t decide what’s worse; Johnson’s shocking defense of Donald Trump or her assault against the National Popular Vote (NPV). The…
Differing Perceptions, Critical Thoughts
By David McCall, Chair, Tillamook County Democrats Though the 2019 legislative session wrapped up June 30th, deciphering just what happened (or didn’t happen) and the repercussions of those actions and inactions may…
News from State Rep. Gomberg: Local Projects and Local Schedule
In our last newsletter, we detailed the major issues approved in the recent legislative session. That included funding early learning and schools, addressing the PERS unfunded liability, implementing family and medical leave,…
“Uncharted Waters” Says Senator Betsy Johnson about Senate Republicans Walkout
By Laura Swanson There are ongoing reports from Salem about the nearly unprecedented walkout by Oregon’s Republican state senators, and the Pioneer reached out to our Senator, Betsy Johnson for her perspective…
Oregon State Police to follow ‘lawful directive’ from governor to locate GOP senators
SALEM, Ore. The Oregon State Police issued a statement on efforts to locate GOP state senators who have left the Capitol to prevent any votes on legislation: State Senators left the Salem…
Oregon State Legislature Passes Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags
From Beverly Stein: The Tillamook Master Recyclers are pleased to report that the Oregon Legislature has passed a ban on single use plastic bags. This makes Oregon the third state to pass…
Tiffiny Mitchell, House District 32 Rep. Holds Town Halls in Manzanita & Tillamook May 11th
Please join me to share your priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session. We will have an hour to talk about current bills and priorities for House District 32 and the North Coast….
