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For Oregon voters in House District 32, there will be only one name on the Independent Party of Oregon primary ballot: Brian P. Halvorsen. The Independent Party began holding primaries in 2016 and 2018 will be the first election voters in the 32nd District will have the chance to vote for a registered Independent. Oregon voters should see their ballots in their mail over the next couple days and they need to be returned by Tuesday, May 15. Halvorsen is... Read more →

The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay on Monday, Apr. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita. The meeting will help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the organization, and mark its progress and growth over the past decade. Andrew Phelps, Director of the Oregon Emergency Management Division will be the featured speaker at the event. He will provide an update of the state of emergency... Read more →

Come get your garden starts at the Lower Nehalem Community Trust Alder Creek Farm annual plant sale. The community garden coach and participants grow vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers using organic principles, and the varieties are selected for our cool coastal climate. Date: Saturday, April 28th Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Alder Creek Farm on Underhill Lane Directions: Located between Manzanita and Nehalem just off Highway 101. Turn onto Underhill Lane and drive to the end of the... Read more →

Old prescriptions? Leftover pills? Keep everyone safe. Tillamook County Solid Waste is sponsoring a Drug Take Back event at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds on Saturday April 28th from 9 am to noon. For more information, contact Tillamook County Solid Waste at 503-815-3975. Medication “drop box” and drop off locations in Tillamook County are at Rinehart Pharmacy in Wheeler, Tillamook City Police and Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office during the open hours. Safe Disposal – Protect our Community. Protect our Children. Protect... Read more →

By Cheryl Johnson Astoria, Oregon – Oregon House District Race 32 is one of the few positions in the May 15, 2018 primary where voters have a choice. With few races on which to spend their money to influence the outcome of the election, the HD 32 race has attracted thousands of dollars from outside the district from corporations, unions, and non-profits. The money is predominantly from the Portland Metro area. “Clearly we need to do something to get money... Read more →

By Clair Thomas Last weekend, April 21-22, Tillamook High School Science Research students participated in Northwest Science Exposition at Portland State University and came away with many awards. Silas Waxter placed FIRST in the microbiology category, for his project – Turkey Tail and Oyster Mushrooms and Cow Manure; he won a $9000/year for 4 years ($36,000) to University of Oregon along with other prizes. Anna Mattson won 2nd place in the Biochemistry division, for her project Native Olympic Oyster Reproduction... Read more →

Tillamook County Habitat for Humanity needs your help finding a qualifying homeowner for our soon to be fully remodeled 3-bedroom 1.5-bath Habitat Home in central Tillamook. This home is close to schools, childcare facility, grocery stores, and downtown. Complete with a large side yard, brand new roof, appliances, added half-bath, siding, and restored hardwood floors, this home is first time homebuyers dream! Do you know someone living in Tillamook County who has a need for affordable housing and would like... Read more →

Here you go – a handy “all-in-one” with the links to the series of questions the Tillamook County Pioneer sent to the Tillamook County Board of Commissioner candidates. And, also a link to the Candidate Forum in Tillamook last week, filmed by Jane Scott Productions. There are opportunities to meet the all the candidates: April 25th – North County forum – 5:30 pm at Pine Grove Community House, Manzanita April 30th – Coffee with the Candidates at Kendra’s River Inn... Read more →