Community Icon, North Coast BBQ’s Chuck McLaughlin Passed Away Feb. 14, 2025; North Coast BBQ Continues
Charles “Chuck” Lee McLaughlin – June 8, 1928 to February 14, 2025 A well-known figure in our community, Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin passed away on Valentine’s Day February 14, 2025. A very appropriate…
GORDON’S WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE 2/21/25: Get ready, here comes the rain (and winds) with slight chance of flooding!
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Given the very active weather expected through the weekend and into next week, I thought I would provide a weather update to my…
BOOK REVIEW: Hello Cruel World – 101 Alternatives to Suicide for Teens, Freaks, and Other Outlaws by Kate Bornstein
By Neal Lemery This has been a challenging book for me. I am all over the map in responding to it, and trying to process what I have read, and responding to how…
26th Annual Chili Cookoff at Upstairs Bar & Grill in Netarts to Benefit Tillamook Hospice Sat. Feb. 22
It’s that time of year again! Join the Upstairs Bar & Grill to crown the best chili. The fun starts at 11 am on Saturday February 22nd. Dust off your best chili…
ARDENT GOURMET SMALL BITES: Yuubi Sushi and Bar June
By David & Susan Greenberg Yuubi Sushi is located within a house-like structure in Beaverton. It’s been rated as one of the ten best sushi restaurants in the Portland area by Eater….
EXTRA – GORDON’S WEATHER UPDATE 2/20/25: It’s Always Something … Rain Coming
Just a quick note from Gordon … He’ll provide a more in-depth weather forecast for the weekend (it’s going to be wet!) and into early next week. The winter that just keeps…
City of Rockaway Beach Announces Grant Programs
Now Accepting Applications: Small & Large Community Grants The Community Grant program provides support to non-profit, not-for-profit organizations, and community entities that serve the Rockaway Beach community. Grant funds are available to…
Happy Heavenly Birthday to Lee Blackmon: Community Members Share Thoughts, Calls to Action
From Animal Haven by the Sea Rescue: Happy birthday my super hero! Today I hope we all celebrate Lee by showing the world what he has taught us about kindness, compassion, selflessness…
BOOK REVIEW: The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes
By Jim Heffernan Laura Swanson, my editor and a sneaky woman, flashed this bright object before me. I did not have high hopes for it. I was expecting a fluff piece from…
