PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority today announced Multnomah County’s first presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The new case brings Oregon’s total to 15 cases in seven counties. OHA and Multnomah…
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Governor Brown Signs Executive Order to Combat Climate Change in Oregon (Oregon Environmental Council – 03/10/20)
Executive Order Reaffirms Oregon’s Commitment to Reducing Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Supporting the Expansion of a Clean Energy Economy PORTLAND, OR – Governor Kate Brown today issued an Executive Order solidifying…
No new cases of COVID-19 today, March 9th in Oregon; Local Event Cancellations; Statement from Five Rivers/Prestige Care
Many local events here in Tillamook County that are for our older demographic have been cancelled or postponed – see additional story from Hoffman Center Art of Aging/Rainy Day Village information cancelling…
Grindstone Road Search and Rescue Monday March 9th
Grindstone Rd, OR – On March 9, 2020 at approximately 8:10 AM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a transfer call from YCOM from BRIAN WERST, 26, of San Jose CA, who…
CPR and AED Saves Life; First Responders Team Effort in Sandlake Sunday March 8th
Sandlake, OR – On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at approximately 2:52 PM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call from a residence for a medical issue, a 62-year-old woman down, unresponsive…
State agencies issue COVID-19 guidance to Oregon schools and universities
Health officials recommend taking steps to prevent infection and keeping schools open (Portland – March 8, 2020) Public health experts at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and education officials with the Oregon…
OHA adds 7 new presumptive positive cases; Gov. Brown declares state of emergency, Sunday March 8th
We know you are worried about COVID-19 and we want to share with you the latest news. Health officials work to identify, isolate close contacts to prevent spread; Of the seven new…
Four new coronavirus cases confirmed in Oregon (March 7, 2020)
Oregon health officials have identified four new presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 among residents in Jackson, Klamath and Washington counties. State and local health officials are moving quickly to contact people who…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Labs Added for Testing; Additional Information About Cases – March 6th
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory continues to test for COVID-19 in Oregon. In addition, private labs operating in the state have begun testing for the virus. Oregonians who are seeking a…
OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE REPORT: 2020 Session Conclusion
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Two weeks ago, I wrote you with an update on the bills and budgets being considered for the 2020 legislative session. Sadly, not one of…
