Many Americans can now get an at-home Covid-19 tests at no cost through their private insurance. The tests can be obtained from pharmacies, retailers and online vendors. The program is part of…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 RESPONSE: 55th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Tillamook County
OIOpublisher TILLAMOOK, Ore. (Jan. 18, 2022) — Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified of new a COVID-19 related death that occurred this month, raising the Tillamook County COVID-19 pandemic death toll to…
“I’ve been thinking” – On MLK Day: Finding the true meaning, the real man
By Jim Heffernan When most white people think of MLK day, I believe they’re either annoyed at banks and post offices being closed or grateful for the day off or the extra…
LETTER TO EDITOR – Questions for the board of the Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD): Why are you reneging on contract to sell Food Bank property?
Background as I understand it: The Nehalem Bay Health District entered into a contract with the North County Food Bank to sell them a piece of property they own at the Rinehart…
To Honor Betty White: Donate, Volunteer, Adopt to Assist Local Animal Causes
As the world collectively continue to mourn the passing of Betty White, a movement took hold to honor her by donating to animal causes today, January 17th, which would have been her…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Stark Reminder to Be Prepared
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Just before six on Saturday morning, my phone lit up with texts and ringing voice messages. I was being called to a Lincoln…
Tillamook County Voters to Receive Notification Cards of Districting Changes
From: Tassi O’Neil | Tillamook County Clerk To all active registered voters in Tillamook County, Soon you will be receiving a Voter Notification Card because our voting districts have changed due to…
Announcing a second round of relief funding for artists: Artist Resilience Program to provide $1.5 million for Oregon artists
Salem, Oregon – The application is now live for the Artist Resilience Program, a second round of relief funding for Oregon artists offered by the Oregon Arts Commission in partnership with the…
OHA updates recommendations for COVID-19 contact tracing, reduces reporting requirements in K-12 settings
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will release new COVID-19 contact tracing and notification recommendations for K-12 settings to lessen the overall burden of contact tracing on K-12 schools, while ensuring school staff…
OREGON NATIONAL GUARD TO START SECOND HOSPITAL RELIEF MISSION
SALEM, Ore. – With the surge of COVID-19 cases, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has ordered an increase of National Guard members for the second hospital relief mission, with up to 1,200 Oregon…