TILLAMOOK OR, (May 15, 2020) — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, food insecurity in Oregon and its rural communities is at an all-time high. Tillamook-based nonprofit Food Roots is partnering…
Letter to the community from Mimi Haley, Executive Director of Columbia Pacific CCO
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbia Pacific CCO is keenly aware of the additional burdens and challenges for everyone. We are so thankful for the dedication and response from health…
Nearly $16 million in CARES Act funding to be made available to Oregon’s marine-related and coastal fishery businesses impacted by COVID-19
SALEM, Ore.—ODFW anticipates that nearly $16 million in federal relief aid will be available for Oregon’s marine-related and coastal fishery sectors experiencing significant economic impacts from the global COVID-19 pandemic. The relief…
Dory Capsize – Surfers to the Rescue
Pacific City, OR – On Thursday May 14, 2020 at approximately 12:22 pm, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call regarding a capsized dory boat off Cape Kiwanda Beach in Pacific…
Tillamook Lightwave Q & A: Broadband Network, Communications Backbone – Support for Skaar & McCall for Commissioner
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Pioneer posted Miel Macassey’s support for Erin Skaar and David McCall with information about the Tillamook Lightwave project last week; and then on Wednesday May 13th, Commissioner…
Governor Announces Phase I Counties Reopening; Tillamook County Approved
(Portland, OR)—Governor Kate Brown announced today the counties that can begin entering Phase I of reopening on May 15 under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Qualifying counties demonstrated…
More Tillamook County Boat Ramps Open, More Days Added
On May 13, 2020 the Tillamook Board of County Commissioners voted to open Steiner and Three Rivers boat launches in addition to the (four) county boat launches that were opened last week:…
Drew’s Reviews Editorial: EARTH SHATTERING & BLATHERING
By Andrew Jenck It’s been awhile since I’ve written a piece, hasn’t it? When AMC, the largest theater chain in the U.S. announced a boycott of Universal Studios’ productions with their announcement…
Fair Board Declares 2020 Fair will go on for 4-H, FFA, Kids, Community
By Camy VonSeggern, Fairgrounds Manager The Tillamook County Fair has been a shining star on the Northern Coast since its inception in 1891. For years people have gathered in Tillamook, in August,…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Commissioner Baertlein Endorses Yamamoto
I have spent my entire life as a Tillamook County Resident and during that time I have never endorsed a candidate for public office. In this unprecedented turbulent time, under conditions not…
