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…
Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels – Oregon COAAST – Communities of All Abilities Succeeding Together
It is pure magic to orchestrate many hours of driving over two mountain ranges with multiple stops, new digs and choices; a walk across a large parking lot with the gorgeous high…
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…
GORDON’S WEATHER UPDATE: He’s BACK!! Weekly Forecast 4/29/24
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer And a happy Monday to ya Tillamook. I continue to mend from the surgery, not 100% yet, but much improved from a couple…
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…
Vote to Re-elect Erin Skaar; More fact-checking of Lovelin ad finds more inaccuracies …
To the Editor: Last week, county commissioner candidate Bruce Lovelin ran a campaign ad criticizing incumbent Commissioner Erin Skaar, and called into question her ability, work experience, and judgment. In reading Bruce’s…
THE OCEANSIDER: Pointed questions, some colorful language and a bit of news … Highlights of the Oceanside Candidate’s Forum
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider All five candidates for two County Commissioner positions participated in an online Candidate Forum yesterday (April 27), which was sponsored by the Oceanside Neighborhood Association and The Oceansider. The moderator (your friendly editor) posed…
“Rooted Together” Forest Storytellling & Celebration Thursday, May 2nd at Pine Grove Community House, Manzanita
Join us on Thursday May 2nd at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita from 6-8:30 pm for “Rooted Together,” an event to kindle more connection and community around the conservation of…
