Yesterday, Thursday July 9th, Oregon reported another record number of new cases of COVID-19. The cases include increases from workplace outbreaks as well as community spread from things like social gatherings with…
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More summer Chinook fishing on the Columbia River July 9-15; Shad fishing closed July 9-15 in Bonneville Pool to reduce risk of sockeye handle
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers in Washington and Oregon set additional Chinook salmon fishing days during their joint meeting today thanks to an upper Columbia summer Chinook run that is exceeding original forecasts. Recreational…
Commissioner Baertlein’s Reflection on the Pandemic
By Bill Baertlein, Tillamook County Commissioner As we move through this pandemic, we are all facing challenges we never anticipated. The board of commissioners closed county buildings to all but essential staff….
OHA to host live Q&A about COVID-19 data
Many of you have been following Oregon’s COVID-19 data closely. We regularly get questions about Oregon’s data and how to interpret the various charts, reports, and trends. Next week, you can have…
Business/Employer Enforcement of OSHA Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance
EDITOR’S NOTES: Local business owners have taken to social media, pleading with the public to wear their masks and not take it out on them and employees. The businesses can face fines…
SMALL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION ENDORSES MAYOR SUZANNE WEBER
The National Federation of Independent Business Oregon PAC has endorsed Suzanne Weber’s candidacy for Oregon House District 32. “By receiving the endorsement of the NFIB Oregon Political Action Committee, you have demonstrated…
Wearing masks safely and effectively; Taxes due July 15th
By now, we all know that wearing a face covering is a simple step you can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. But what you do with them after you…
Tillamook County Planning Commission Hearing Thursday July 9th for Cape Meares Loop Highway Project
The Tillamook County Planning Commission will hold a hearing this Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., for public input on the Cape Meares Loop Highway relocation project. No public attendance is allowed…
What happens on a contact tracing call? DMV Launches DMV2U, More Online Services
With COVID-19 cases increasing in Oregon over the past several weeks, answering the call from a contact tracer is an important way we can work together to help stop the spread of…
Tillamook County Adds 2 More Cases – Total Count at 15; No Workplace Outbreaks
Over the 4th of July weekend, Tillamook County Community Health Centers were informed of two more positive cases of COVID-19 in Tillamook County. The individuals are between the ages of 20-29 and…
