By Laura Swanson Outrage. Disbelief. Fear for my family and friends in the vulnerable populations with the thousands, yes thousands, of people that are pouring into Tillamook County as I write this….
Category: Health Care
Stay home, save lives, work together … They are here; Endangering Lives – Tourists Invade Coastal Locations Against Advice
EDITOR’S NOTE: As I’m posting this update, I’m seeing images of bumper-to-bumper traffic heading west on both Highway 6 and 26. The feature photo was taken by Larry Wiedenhoft shows the solid…
Messages from Tillamook County Creamery Association – March 20th
Here at Tillamook, our hearts go out to those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As farmers and food producers, we have always been proud of the role we play…
Oregon reports 26 new COVID-19 cases – March 20th
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority reported 26 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 114, as of 8:30 a.m. today, March 20. The COVID-19 cases reported today are in the…
Manzanita Closes City Park until April 1st; Water Supplies Safe
From: Dan Weitzel, City of Manzanita, Public Works Director There is no higher priority for Manzanita Public Works than protecting the drinking water system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
OHSU health leaders ask public to avoid spring break travel in Oregon and beyond
Restricting travel can minimize virus transmission from city centers into rural areas with limited health resources FROM: Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, President John Hunter, M.D., FACS, Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health…
Tillamook County COVID19 Volunteer Group Established; Volunteers Stand Ready to Help as Community Needs
By Laura Swanson In times of need, communities pull together and take care of their own, and here in Tillamook County that’s exactly what is happening. Grassroot efforts via social media pages…
CITY OF MANZANITA: COMMUNITY UPDATE
Dear Manzanita Homeowners, These are strange times for all of us. With the steady spread of coronavirus to every corner of our society, constant change is the new normal. If you have…
Oregon reports 13 new COVID-19 cases; State prepares Oregon Medical Station
PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority reported 13 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 88, as of 8:30 a.m. today, March 19. The COVID-19 cases reported today are in the…
Temporary camping closures announced for Oregon state parks, forests, and wildlife areas
SALEM, Ore. – Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will accommodate current overnight guests through April 2. Reservations…
