PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid direct…
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Nehalem Valley Care Center Receives Major Grant to Upgrade Medical Records
(Wheeler, OR) – Our region’s only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility – the Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler, Oregon – has received a $50,000 grant from The Oregon Center for Nursing…
“The Mook” Cross Country Invite at Alderbrook attracts elite high school runners from throughout West; Pat Zweifel’s Ultimook Running Club kicks off another amazing event
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman Seventy-five cross country (XC) running teams from high schools and middle schools in Oregon and Washington, and as far away as British Columbia, Canada, Chicago,…
THE OCEANSIDER: Three Arch Inn Owner to Proceed with Plan to Terminate Cafe/Surf Shop Lease; Road Closure Lower Maxell Mtn. Rd. Sept. 27th
By Jerry Keene, Editor, The Oceansider Oceansiders were saddened this week by news that Three Arch Inn owner Duane Bauley will not be extending the lease currently held by owners of the Oceanside Surf Shop/Current…
Oregon coastal visitors should keep away from sea lions on the beach, leash dogs
(NEWPORT, Ore; September 22, 2023) – Public calls reporting sick or dead sea lions on the coast typically increase this time of year as male California sea lions leave California breeding grounds…
TILLAMOOK FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN MODIFICATION: County Burn Ban Terminated September 23rd
The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will allow burning in burn barrels and small open debris pile burning on Saturday September 23, 2023. Other…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 UPDATE: Increase in Covid-19 Cases, Review of Guidance, Update Booster Vaccine Available Soon – Watch for More Information
We are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and requests for COVID-19 related services in Tillamook County. Here is an update for current guidelines, availability of vaccines and test kits: COVID Guidelines:…
Tillamook School District Offers Parent/Community Workshop Wed. Sept. 20th – Support & Guidance for Talking to Kids about Drugs, Drug Use
“According to Oregon Recovers, 18% of Oregonians (12 and older) report having an untreated substance abuse disorder. Excessive drinking is the third-leading cause of preventable deaths and disease and the state has…
OREGON COAST SCENIC RAILROAD VICTIM OF MULTIPLE THEFTS, VANDALISM ASKS FOR COMMUNITY’S HELP
From Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad social media 9/15/23: This isn’t a post we like to make here at OCSR. We love sharing our successes and progress with all of you, and love…
Nehalem Bay Health District Completes Health Care Bond Issuance; District focus on new health center/pharmacy and renovated Care Center
(Wheeler, Oregon) – The Nehalem Bay Health District has completed the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the capital construction and improvements for the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy and…