Posted on May 28, 2026 by Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has also published the initial County announcement of the investigation conclusions, and the DA’s Response – see links below. We have also inquired about the timing of the release of the investigation (just weeks before the election) as well as other questions about working toward solutions.
Many people have expressed interest in obtaining a copy of the 200-page investigative report addressing seven formal complaints filed by victims, victims’ rights advocates, and county employees about the District Attorney’s office. The report’s findings concluded that Ms. Olson was incompetent.
Will Chappell, editor of the Headlight Herald, has written several articles that can be found on the HH website(links below)or at local library branches, particularly in the past two weeks’ editions. After reading the document and discussing related issues—including Ms. Olson’s attempts to identify whistleblowers—he wrote four pieces that also include Ms. Olson’s response to the investigative report.
I always encourage people to review primary documents and form their own opinions. To obtain an electronic copy of the report from county counsel Bryan Libel, you can submit a request under the Oregon Public Records Law. Direct your request to bryan.libel@tillamookcounty.gov. Any questions regarding this matter, can also be addressed to Mr. Libel at the same email address.
Many of us have long questioned Ms. Olson’s competency and are calling for her resignation.
Robin Kostrikin
Pacific City
Tillamook Headlight Herald articles by Will Chappell
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/investigation-finds-lack-of-competency-concern-for-victims-in-da-s-office/article_63bdfa00-c7e9-41fb-aae8-a5dba880e491.html
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/da-issues-subpoenas-for-sheriff-whistleblower-records/article_7a44f972-141a-49d7-b5ed-ea55301a0652.html
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/da-responds-to-investigation-report/article_daec56bb-cc78-4b7d-9ac0-b9585c4b9ab2.html
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/opinion/letter-da-olson-should-not-be-re-elected/article_22147e30-1677-479f-8ff9-12067aef9070.html
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/da-responds-to-investigation-report/article_daec56bb-cc78-4b7d-9ac0-b9585c4b9ab2.html
www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/opinion/letter-who-is-protecting-our-most-vulnerable/article_7a40573a-efc2-4702-b6b0-e44450085b27.html
*https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-board-of-commissioners-county-concludes-investigation-into-employee-and-public-complaints-regarding-tillamook-county-district-attorneys-office-from-over-50-complaints-35-c/
www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-district-attorneys-office-response-to-tillamook-county-investigation-into-das-office/