NORTH BEND, Ore. – A Coast Guard 52-foot Motor Lifeboat crew towed a disabled 68-ton commercial fishing vessel Tuesday morning across the Coos Bay Bar, west of North Bend. Watchstanders at Coast…
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Governor Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon
OIOpublisher “We all want to get back to work and return to normal life as quickly as possible. But the truth is: the best path forward is a cautious one — a…
Today (or any day) is a good day to reach out
It’s natural to struggle during this time of increased isolation, and we want to encourage you to reach out. Whether that’s reaching out to check on someone by sending a text message,…
Update from Oregon State Parks: Closed Means Closed; Most Beaches Remain Open, Limited Access; FAQs
We have made the difficult decision to close the entire state park system by March 23. No daytime or overnight visitors are permitted at any state park. This does not affect the…
COMFORT ALWAYS: Message from President of Oregon Medical Assoc.; Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 76 new COVID-19 cases April 11th
The Oregon Health Authority shared a message from Kevin Ewanchyna, MD, President of the Oregon Medical Association. If you are a health care provider, working on the front lines to deliver care…
Coast Guard makes masks for fight against COVID-19: Sew others may live
NORTH BEND, OR. — Coast Guard aviation survival technicians, better known as rescue swimmers, undergo some of the most intense training available in any military branch. They are highly conditioned rescue and…
Oregon COVID-19 infections projected to remain level into May, stay within current hospital capacity, if Oregonians continue social distancing, #Stay Home, #Save Lives
PORTLAND, Ore. — New projections from health researchers estimate that Oregon’s “aggressive” social distancing measures have prevented as many as 18,000 cases of COVID-19 and 500 hospitalizations, however these restrictions must be…
Observing cultural and religious traditions from home; COVID-19 FAQs Updated
This time of year, many faith communities will experience restrictions on holidays and sacred traditions such as Passover, Easter, Ramadan, Rama Navami and Vaisakhi. It may feel difficult to be apart during…
COVID-19 claims 6 more lives; Oregon reports 83 new cases; Tillamook County Reports New Case April 10th, Total to 5 cases in Tillamook County
COVID-19 has claimed 6 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44, the Oregon Health Authority reported April 9th. Today, April 10th, Tillamook County Community Health Centers reported the…
CARE Inc. Resources – Where to Start …
We know that many people who have recently lost their jobs are struggling to know where to begin. There is a safety net out there if you are suddenly without income, or…