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Tillamook County adds 5 new COVID-19 cases today Oct. 7th; Oregon reports 305 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has been reporting updates on COVID-19 cases daily, and today October 7th, Tillamook County had its highest daily case count, reporting 5 new cases. As soon as…
Oregon expands COVID-19 testing
Yesterday, the Oregon Health Authority announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing in Oregon. Starting this week, Oregon will receive between 60,000 and 80,000 Abbott BinaxNOW rapid point-of-care antigen tests per week through…
Governor Announces New COVID-19 Rapid Testing Strategy for Oregon
Oregon to receive 60,000 to 80,000 rapid tests per week from federal government (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced a plan to deploy a huge influx of rapid COVID-19 tests from…
EDCTC Announces New Small Business Grant Program for Tillamook County
Businesses that Received Less than $100,000 in Federal Relief are Now Eligible Economic Development Council Tillamook County (EDCTC) today announced a new grant program for Tillamook County small businesses and 501(c)(3) non-profit…
Safe and spooky Halloween ideas
Since trick or treating is not recommended this Halloween, parents will be looking for safe, but still spooky, ways to create a fun and memorable holiday. Children may be disappointed, but there…
CARE Inc. building renovations to maintain COVID-19 safe environment for those in need of poverty, COVID-19 relief support, and safety for CARE staff
By Erin Skaar, Executive Director, CARE, Inc. Assess and adjust, asses and adjust, assess and adjust. This is our new mantra at CARE as we work harder than ever to serve all…
Oregon reports 260 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 572, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday October 4th. Oregon Health Authority reported 260 new…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Coping During Crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone’s mental health is taking a hit this year with all the changes to our daily lives. As we head into “flu” season (BTW – be sure to get a…
Oregon reports 360 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 1 case, total cases at 54
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 571, the Oregon Health Authority reported at Saturday October 3rd. Oregon Health Authority reported 360 new…