The FDA has approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 booster dose and the CDC has voted to recommend this updated dose. We are still waiting for Oregon Health Authority to update vaccination policies,…
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COVID-19 booster available in Oregon soon; OHA encourages vaccines for latest COVID-19 variant, flu, RSV
OIOpublisher Federal advisory group endorses shot that protects against XBB.1.5 variant PORTLAND, Ore. – People in Oregon could start receiving the nation’s newest COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week after a…
Governor Announces Funding for Rural Counties in Homelessness Response; Tillamook County Awarded $769,404
(Salem, OR) – Today, September 12, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek announced funding allocations to counties within Oregon’s Balance of State Continuum of Care as part of her homelessness state of emergency, as well as the specific outcomes attached to these emergency…
Closure of Tillamook Pharmacy Causes Headaches, Issues for Community Members; Columbia Pacific CCO Provides Options
The closure of Tillamook Pharmacy is causing a hardship for many in our community. Here is some helpful information from Columbia Pacific CCO. If you have meds that can be mail ordered…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 9/12/23 – Mini Heat Wave for Valley, Warm Temps on the Coast Later This Week
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Another weak and dying front moved across this afternoon, giving us increased cloudiness and some lucky coastal folks even had some light drizzle,…
ROCKAWAY BEACH FALL 2023 Community and Destination Management Planning Workshops – Community Information Meeting -Sept. 18th
People who live in Rockaway Beach have a desire to make the place they call home even better. The community/destination management planning process captures their ideas about what improvements could be made…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: The Fire Danger Is Real
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 9/11/2023 Hello Neighbors and Friends, September 11 is a solemn date in American history. I’m sure all of you remember where you were and what you…
SOLVE Annual Fall Cleanups Saturday Sept. 16th in Nehalem, Manzanita & Rockaway Beach
Get ready to participate in a time-honored tradition as SOLVE presents the Annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup. This eagerly anticipated event brings families and communities together to engage in beach cleanups, river cleanups, habitat restoration projects,…
NEWS FROM STATE SENATOR SUZANNE WEBER: Rural Northwest Oregon Updates Volume 28
By Oregon State Senator Suzanne Weber Throughout the summer months I was able to hold office hours in multiple locations in Senate District 16. Affording me the opportunity to visit with upwards of…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 9/11/23 – Patriot Day – National Day of Service & Remembrance
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer A weak and dying cold front just gave us some clouds, fog, and mist as it pushed through this morning, leaving a mostly…