A popular refrain being used by white residents of Tillamook County in response to systemic racism is that the issue is important, but it is not something we have to deal with…
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Oregon State Legislature – Special Session Recap
OIOpublisher By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 I have just returned from a three day special or unscheduled legislative session in Salem. Much has and will be written about this emergency…
Governor Extends Face Coverings Requirement Statewide: Face covering requirements apply to indoor public spaces, take effect on Wednesday, July 1
(Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses…
Oregon reports 247 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths; Tillamook County reports 2 new cases, bringing county to 9 total cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 202, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday June 28th. Oregon Health Authority reported 247 new confirmed…
Two More Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County
The Tillamook County Public Health Department announced Sunday, June 28 that it has been informed of the eighth and ninth positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county. The individuals are between…
Pastega Family Foundation Donates $25,000 to Oregon Food Bank Tillamook County Services
Oregon Food Bank Tillamook County Services would like to thank Denny Pastega of the Mario and Alma Pastega Family Foundation, who is pleased to be able to give a helping hand during…
Wheeler Mayor Stevie Stephens Burden Announces Retirement in July
Dear Community: I am writing this letter to inform you that I formally tendered my letter of retirement to the Wheeler City Council on Tuesday June 16th. My final day will be…
Legislature Takes Action on Police Accountability, Evictions, and Foreclosures in Special Session; Second Special Session Later this Summer to Address Budget
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today commended legislators for taking action during the 2020 First Special Session on a number of priority pieces of legislation, including bills for police accountability and…
COVID-19 cases are surging in Oregon. How we all work together to bend the curve back downward
Each of us can take action to slow the spread of COVID-19 Cases will slow – and Oregon will remain open – if we take the safe, simple steps to prevent the…
VIEW FROM HERE: In which I overthink face masks
EDITOR’S NOTE: OHA released updated guidance for face coverings that applies to Oregonians statewide. One important update to note is a strong recommendation that “individuals, including children between 2 and 12 years…