Over the past few weeks, Oregon has seen a steady rise in daily cases. Sadly, today we see the highest number of COVID-19 cases reported in Oregon. During a media briefing today, Deputy…
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United Way to cease local fundraising efforts in Tillamook County after more than 40 years of service
Tillamook County United Way (TCUW) has been raising funds to support health and human services throughout Tillamook County since 1976. Unfortunately, the landscape of fundraising and nonprofits has changed dramatically in recent years. TCUW has…
Gomberg Announces Free Legal Assistance for Fire Victims: Volunteer attorneys available at Lincoln City Outlet Mall (Room 410) from 12-4pm on Saturday, October 10
(Lincoln City, OR) — The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association is stationing volunteers around the state to help victims who are struggling with insurance claims in the wake of the wildfires. This Saturday,…
FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Rebuilding and Recovering
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, It is hard to imagine that it has been a month since the fires. On my own street, a third of the houses are…
How to understand OHA’s workplace outbreak reporting
We know you have questions about OHA’s workplace outbreak reporting, and we have answers. An outbreak is defined as two or more cases linked to the same worksite who have disease onset…
Get your flu vaccine and keep yourself healthier during coronavirus
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Flu season has begun, so now is the time to get vaccinated. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) still spreading, it is more important than ever to get a flu shot…
Tillamook County adds 5 new COVID-19 cases today Oct. 7th; Oregon reports 305 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has been reporting updates on COVID-19 cases daily, and today October 7th, Tillamook County had its highest daily case count, reporting 5 new cases. As soon as we…
Oregon expands COVID-19 testing
Yesterday, the Oregon Health Authority announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing in Oregon. Starting this week, Oregon will receive between 60,000 and 80,000 Abbott BinaxNOW rapid point-of-care antigen tests per week through…
Governor Announces New COVID-19 Rapid Testing Strategy for Oregon
Oregon to receive 60,000 to 80,000 rapid tests per week from federal government (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced a plan to deploy a huge influx of rapid COVID-19 tests from…
EDCTC Announces New Small Business Grant Program for Tillamook County
Businesses that Received Less than $100,000 in Federal Relief are Now Eligible Economic Development Council Tillamook County (EDCTC) today announced a new grant program for Tillamook County small businesses and 501(c)(3) non-profit…
