(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today delivered her State of the State address, which expands on the vision she set forth in her 2021-23 budget to build back a more just and equitable Oregon in…
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Oregon reports 704 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 24 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 2 more cases; Vaccinations continue, Oregon surpassing vaccination goals
OIOpublisher There are 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,832, the Oregon Health Authority reported January 20, 2021. Oregon Health Authority reported 704 new confirmed…
INAUGURATION DAY: Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman – “The Hill We Climb”
EDITOR’S NOTE: There were many highlights of today’s Inauguration of Joseph Biden as the 46th President of the United States, and Vice President Kamala Harris, and many firsts … then a 22-year-old…
Governor’s 2021 State of the State Address Will Air Tomorrow Jan. 21st at 10:30 a.m.
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown’s 2021 State of the State address will air tomorrow, Thursday, January 21, at 10:30 a.m. The address will be virtual this year. The State of the State…
GEEZER TRIBE: Treasures abound in old cook books
by Linda Shaffer A few years back, my Old Aunt Wanda gave me a box filled with cook books. The box was marked with my name and hers. It should be noted…
OP/ED: Through our grief, a new ray of hope
By Fred Bassett, Chair, Tillamook County Democrats This is Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – a day that was set aside nationally between Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day as a…
Vaccine Voices: To provide the best, safest care possible; Updated guidance for schools released
Health care providers in Oregon are sharing why they’re excited to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Jessi Cox, an emergency physician in Tillamook says, “I got vaccinated as soon as I possibly could…
Oregon reports 637 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 1 new case
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,808, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported January 19th. Oregon Health Authority reported 637 new confirmed…
FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Vaccines, Fires, and the Legislative Session
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 I trust that you embraced the long weekend, enjoyed our spectacular winter sunshine, and took some time to contemplate the legacy of Martin Luther King….
Public comment sought for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve draft management plan by Feb. 28th
NEWPORT, Ore – The public is invited to comment on a draft management plan for the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve located on Oregon’s north coast near Manzanita. The draft Cape Falcon Marine…