Today, long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians the pandemic disproportionally impacts. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are more likely to suffer life-threatening…
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Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
OIOpublisher By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates…
Some Things I Learned During the 2020 Pandemic (& Couple Cookie Recipes!)
EDITOR’S NOTE: She’s back!! Yeah! When I saw this in my email box – what perfect timing. Judi shares how she has “walked her way” through the pandemic weight gain, and has…
OP/ED: Another roadside distraction
By Fred Bassett, Chair, Tillamook County Democrats This past week I was driving with my grandsons through Pleasant Valley but had this rather unpleasant experience. In plain sight along Hwy. 101 was…
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT – January 2021 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: •January 6, 2021 Public Power Council Members Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: TBA •January 7, 2021…
Oregon reports 846 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 new cases, total cases at 258
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,347 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 21st. Oregon Health Authority reported 846 new confirmed…
ASTROLOGY: Winter’s Solstice 2020 – The Grand Conjunction
By Madame Dana Zia Happy Winter’s Solstice! And what a Winter’s Solstice it is too! I’m sure you’ve been hearing all about the Grand Conjunction unless you live under a rock. (Which…
HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Bay City Presents “Porch” Parade Friday, December 18th
As communities throughout Tillamook County have been “lighting it up”, Bay City joined in on the fun with a “porch” parade. The event flyer encouraged folks to gather on their porches or…
THANKS & GIVING: Giving Thanks and Giving Back
EDITOR’S NOTE: During the holiday season, we reached out to our writers and readers for inspiration. I don’t need to repeat the theme of this year’s trials and tribulations … we plan…
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…