Strict health and safety measures will remain in place in 21 Extreme Risk counties where COVID-19 is widespread and hospitalizations are high. Tillamook County “lower risk” – one of only five counties;…
PLACE MATTERS: A personal story about making Oregon more inclusive
By West Livaudais West Livaudais is helping to make Oregon more inclusive and accessible for people who live with disabilities. As someone who lives with a disability and works at the Oregon…
Oregon reports 1,189 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths; 2 more cases in Tillamook County, 115 total cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 20 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 867, the Oregon Health Authority reported today November 25th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,189 new confirmed…
POETRY: THANKSGIVING 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks & Giving – Here’s the first installment of the Pioneer’s “Thanks & Giving” from our favorite local poet, Virginia Prowell providing her insight into this year and how to…
Another record-breaking day – most deaths: Oregon reports 1,011 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths; Tillamook County adds one more case, total cases at 113
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since March, I have been doing almost daily coronavirus reports, and I remember when we reported the first death in Oregon. OHA sent out a press release with the person’s…
ASTROLOGY: Mars Moving Forward
By Madame Dana Zia Today, November 24th, Mars moves off of 15 degrees Aries where it has been since November 2. As many of you have known, Mars was in its bi-yearly…
EMERGENCY TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING: Courthouse, County Offices Closed Nov. 23-27
Tillamook County departments located in the courthouse will be closed November 23 through November 27, 2020. Circuit Court will remain open in a limited capacity. The Tillamook Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)…
Stay home for the Thanksgiving holiday this year
For many people, Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family, watching football and eating delicious food. This year, with COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly both in Oregon and throughout the country, it’s…
THANKS & GIVING: The Return of Community Gratitude Jar Online
WHO / WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR? Please submit as many gratitude offerings as your heart desires! Free for all ages (especially the young-at-heart) The Community Gratitude Jar is an offering to…
Drew’s Reviews: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
By Andrew Jenck This year has been an emotional whirlwind to say the least; many of us going through remorse, frustration, etc. However, one thing has reemerged in in recent years that’s…