EDITOR’S NOTE: This essay was first published in the Chinook Observer in 1998. As Victoria’s accompanying note said: Here’s an ancient essay, but still relevant after this week’s drownings in Rockaway Beach….
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BEACH SAFETY – RIP TIDES
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook Emergency Manager Rip currents are a continuous concern along our beaches. The risk is increased over the summer as more people take advantage of the warmer weather and…
FATHER AND SON TRAGEDY ON THE BEACH IN ROCKAWAY
EDITOR’S NOTE: The U.S. Coast Guard search continued past 9 pm with multiple helicopters and boats throughout the afternoon and evening searching for the still missing 17-year-old. Local residents said that the…
Tillamook County Farmers Markets Ready for Openings – NEW Market at Port of Garibaldi
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer Open, open, open! Tillamook County’s Farmers Markets are readying for opening day, and there is a NEW Farmers Market at the Port of Garibaldi. Friday…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Introduction to Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Tillamook County Pioneer is pleased to announce our newest column “In Good Health” by the Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation. We are proud that NWOMF selected the Pioneer as it’s…
Trail Summit held at Nehalem Bay State Park
By Dan Haag Representatives from a number of state, regional agencies, along with several volunteer organizations gathered at Nehalem Bay State Park’s Meeting Hall on Wednesday, May 23 from 9 am to…
Rockaway Beach Police Results of Pedestrian Safety Exercise
On May 22nd, from Noon to 4 p.m., the Rockaway Beach Police Department conducted another pedestrian safety exercise. Over the four hours of the operation, there were a total of 162 road…
MANZANITA FOURTH OF JULY PARADE PLANNED
Registration forms are now available for the Manzanita Fourth of July Parade. Forms are available at City Hall or on the City website www.ci.manzanita.or.us. The theme of this year’s parade is “The…
Tillamook Creamery GRAND OPENING JUNE 20th
PLEASE NOTE: Café hours at our Temporary Visitors Center will become limited during the transition to the new Tillamook Creamery: June 4 – June 11: Café will be open for lunch only…
Restoration of Garibaldi Lions Lumbermen’s, Railroaders Park – The Last Hurrah for Pat Patterson
By Laura Swanson, Editor, Tillamook County Pioneer At 94-years-young, (Gerald) Pat Patterson arrived in Tillamook County as a Coast Guardsman in 1943 at the brand new Garibaldi station during World War II….
