Tillamook County Pioneer

https://www.facebook.com/tillamookcountypioneer/
Tillamook County Pioneer is a free-to-read, community-centered online news source covering Tillamook County, Oregon, from Cape Falcon to Cascade Head. Founded in 2013 by LeeAnn Neal, Kelly Benson, and Will Seymour three local media professionals with deep roots in the county the Pioneer was built on the belief that residents deserved easy, free access to local news in the emerging age of digital media. It grew to become the most widely read news source in Tillamook County, driven largely by co-founder LeeAnn Neal's tireless dedication to the community she had served as a journalist since graduating from Tillamook High School in 1988.

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Tillamook County, Oregon

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Economy and finance
Journalism industry
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
1
Founders:
LeeAnn Neal, Kelly Benson, and Will Seymour
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Consultancy services
Audience support / reader revenue
Programmatic ad networks
Services for clients and other private corporations
Technology development services
Memberships

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