(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19. Effective Friday, June 4, through Thursday, June 10, there…
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing teen near Long Beach, WA Monday May 31st
OIOpublisher ASTORIA, Ore. — The Coast Guard suspended the search Monday evening for a 14-year-old boy reportedly swept offshore while swimming near Long Beach, Washington. The teenager was reported to be missing by his friend who confirmed he was wearing…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COVID-19 INCIDENT RESPONSE REPORT: Vaccine Update
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager & COVID-19 Incident Commander On May 28th, the state was at 64.9% of the eligible population, 16+, having received their first dose, with the goal…
Bridge the Gap Beach Cleanup at Tierra Del Mar on June 1, sponsored by Tillamook County Republicans and Democrats
Following the tumultuous 2020 election cycle, the leaders of Tillamook’s Republican and Democratic Central Committees put their heads together to share their concerns for how negatively divisiveness impacts our society, our communities…
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Tide Strands Boats, 13 People Required Rescue Last Night Saturday May 29th
On May 29, 2021, 10:05 pm, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office and Tillamook Fire Department responded to a report of two boats stranded on the mud in Tillamook Bay. It was reported that…
AAUW Announces Scholarships
The Tillamook branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) is proud to announce the 2021 Scholarship Winners. They are Kara Putman, Allison Wilkes, and Baelie Werner. Kara is a Junior at…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Tillamook County COVID-19 Update May 28, 2021
⏺”Lower Risk” 05/27/21 – 06/03/21 (Next risk level announcement will occur Tuesday June 1st and take effect on Friday June 4th. Next movement date: 06/04/21) ⏺ 3 new cases (05/21 – 05/27/21)…
Plan ahead for travel Memorial Day weekend and through the summer; Expect more drivers and dry conditions, use alternate routes
SALEM — As more people get vaccinated and pandemic restrictions ease, more travelers are anticipated to hit Oregon roads this Memorial Day weekend and over the summer. Travelers need to plan ahead,…
Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Tillamook County; Town hall will be June 3, accessible by computer, mobile device, or telephone
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley on Thursday, June 3, will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Tillamook County. He will update constituents on his work…
D River Beach, Lincoln County, health advisory issued May 27; OHA issues advisory due to high bacteria levels
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at D River Beach in Lincoln County. People should avoid direct contact with…