April is National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. As we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, many traditional support systems for families are unavailable or altered. Reduced contact with educators, medical professionals, and…
Category: COVID-19
Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths; 33 new COVID-19 cases; Tillamook County remains at 6 confirmed cases
OIOpublisher COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 58, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Wednesday April 15th. Oregon Health Authority also reported 33 new…
North County COVID-19 Business Relief Fund Launched by Fulcrum Community Resources
By Barbara McLaughlin, President, Fulcrum Community Resources Fulcrum Community Resources, Manzanita Visitor’s Center and others have been working to put a campaign together for the benefit of our local small businesses and…
Governor Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon
“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 path…
An Essential Empath
~ Lynn St. Georges dedicates this essay to all the helpers “in these times” – the grocery store workers, the gas station attendants, the restaurants, the drivers and farmers and laborers. Thank…
Joint Statement About Youth Projects at the 2020 Tillamook County Fair- April 9th
Tillamook County’s 4-H, FFA, Junior Livestock Auction Committee, and Fair Management have been receiving many questions regarding youth projects at the 2020 Tillamook County fair. We understand the unknown nature of all…
Sixth Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County Today April 14th
COVID-19 Response TILLAMOOK, Ore. —Today April 14th, Tillamook County Community Health Centers is reporting a sixth case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County. The individual is between the ages of 40-50, and is…
Wellness Partners Mobilize to Support Community in Crisis
Staying connected and informed is key to keeping our community strong. In the wake of COVID-19, community partners have banded together to support the health and well-being of local residents. We wanted…
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…