The OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for public assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful take of a cow elk in Yamhill County. On December 16, 2020 a…
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Oregon reports 1,339 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 12 more cases, total cases at 224
OIOpublisher PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,283, the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 17th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,339 new…
Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60 Days to March 3, 2021
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until March 3, 2021. The previous executive order was set to expire on January 2,…
Be wary of COVID-19 scams; Oregon students create PSA for #SafeHolidaysOR contest – due Friday Dec. 18th
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reports that fraud schemes related to COVID-19 continue to spread. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Fraudsters are offering COVID-19…
State’s first COVID-19 vaccines given to health care workers
More than 35,000 doses expected in Oregon before week’s end; Director Allen clarifies remarks PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 immunizations with the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine began today in Oregon, kicking off a statewide effort that could…
GOOD NEWS FOR 2020: Smiley Brothers & Sisters North Fork Nehalem River Coho Salmon Harvest – RECORD-BREAKING YEAR!
By Laura Swanson, Volunteer Coordinator for Smiley Brothers/Sisters Salmon Harvest 2020 has been a challenging year is so many ways, and as the season loomed for the Smiley Brothers/Sisters Salmon Harvest, we…
More Milestones: 12 cases reported in Tillamook County today, December 16th – highest daily case count; Oregon reports 1,562 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 48 new deaths
EDITOR’S NOTE: We had been calling them “record-breaking days”, now the numbers are “milestones”… Tillamook County hit one today with 12 cases being reported, the most cases in one day in the…
New Director to Lead Tillamook County Library System
(TILLAMOOK, OR. December 16, 2020): The Tillamook County Library system has a new director, Geri Godber, who will assume her position on February 8, 2021. Ms. Godber was chosen from over 50…
Marine Conservation Proposals for Chapman & Ecola Points, Cape Lookout & Cape Foulweather – Letters of Support by Dec. 18th
By Cara Mico, for the Pioneer Residents and visitors to the Oregon coast are likely aware of the magic that is Ecola Point, Chapman Point, Cape Lookout, and Cape Foulweather. These areas…
Oregon sets another new record for deaths as vaccines arrive
We are saddened that Oregon Health Authority has 54 new deaths to report, setting a record for the most deaths reported by Oregon in one day, December 15th. “Today’s record-high death toll tragically reminds us that the pandemic…