The City of Tillamook is working collaboratively with Tillamook County Health, and the Oregon Health Authority on response to the Coronavirus. One of the recommendations is to sanitize or disinfect surfaces; shelves,…
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OHA and DHS direct long-term care facilities to limit exposure of residents to COVID-19
OIOpublisher Oregon has recently seen COVID-19 spread in communities in Oregon. Hand hygiene and staying home when ill will help decrease further spread. Early information shows that some people are at higher…
COVID-19 testing information – Oregon Health Authority UPDATE 3/10/20
Testing for COVID-19 is available through the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) and a growing number of commercial labs. In addition, we expect hospitals around the state to begin conducting their…
South County Pie Night Event Postponed
The fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, March 14th in Pacific City has been postponed due to the coronavirus public health concern PACIFIC CITY, OR, (March 10, 2020) — Food Roots has announced the…
First Multnomah County resident tests positive for COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority today announced Multnomah County’s first presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The new case brings Oregon’s total to 15 cases in seven counties. OHA and Multnomah…
Sunny March Day Brings Out the Locals – Elk at Fishers Point
Photos by Don Best – March 9, 2020 The sunshine brought out a small herd of elk to graze on the hillside above Highway 101 at Fishers Point area. Don Best captured…
Cancellation Notice Art of Aging, Rainy Day Village Network Update Wed. March 11, 3-5 pm
Out of an abundance of caution, the Hoffman Center for the Arts and Rainy Day Village are cancelling the Art of Aging session with Rainy Day Village, Wed. March 11th. The health…
No new cases of COVID-19 today, March 9th in Oregon; Local Event Cancellations; Statement from Five Rivers/Prestige Care
Many local events here in Tillamook County that are for our older demographic have been cancelled or postponed – see additional story from Hoffman Center Art of Aging/Rainy Day Village information cancelling…
Tillamook County Wellness: What’s Cooking? Local Chef Takes on Food Bank Challenge to Create Easy Meals
By Laura Swanson Tuesdays at the North County Food Bank in Wheeler are busy – starting early to be ready to serve the folks that will begin arriving before noon. There is…
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection – Pesticides & Environmental Justice Presentation Feb. 29th
By Nancy Webster, North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection Thanks go to Dr. Deke Gundersen, toxicologist, for a very informative presentation entitled “Pesticides and Environmental Justice: Impacts on Community Health” at the…