ASTORIA, Ore.— The Coast Guard is responding to a 608-foot container ship that ran aground Thursday on the Washington side of the Columbia River south of Skamokawa Vista Park. Watchstanders at Coast…
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U-Pick pumpkin patches and COVID-19 – Remember 3 W’s: Wear A Mask, Watch Your Distance, Wash Your Hands
OIOpublisher One of the joys of living in Oregon is getting to visit local farms and pumpkin patches for Halloween activities. You may be wondering if these activities are safe this year….
Tillamook County COVID-19 Weekly Case Summary as of 10/2/2020
1 new positive case (age range: 40-49) 53 total cases (presumptive + positive) 0 currently hospitalized 6 presumptive cases* 47 positive tests 3,140 negative tests (OHA) 3,187 total tests (OHA) 8 cases…
Deer season kicks off Oct. 3 – Check for access, Get tags online, reminder ODFW offices remain closed
SALEM, Ore.— Oregon’s largest hunting season (any legal weapon deer) begins Saturday, Oct. 3, with general season hunting in Western Oregon and controlled deer hunting in Eastern Oregon. Last year, 105,481 hunters participated in these seasons.Hunters, remember to pick up your…
Important dates for the November 3, 2020 General Election; OFFICIAL TILLAMOOK COUNTY BALLOT DEPOSIT LOCATIONS
November 3, 2020 General Election – Important Dates: October 2020 13 Voter registration deadline (Registration cards postmarked October 13, 2020 are valid) 14 First Day ballots will be mailed and…
Governor Announces Updates to the County Watch List, Adds Clatsop & Benton Counties
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced that two counties—Benton and Clatsop—have been added to the County Watch List. This brings the total number of counties on the Watch List to…
OHA provides tips for a safe (but still spooky and fun) Halloween – recommends avoiding traditional trick or treating
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping how Oregonians celebrate holidays, and that includes Halloween. But it doesn’t mean Halloween this year can’t still be spooky and fun! This Halloween, the Oregon Health Authority is…
YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST FLU: Get your flu shot and keep yourself healthier during coronavirus – the flu vaccine is free, safe and easy; Flu Shot Clinics Coming Up
TILLAMOOK, Ore.— Flu season begins in September, so now is the time to get vaccinated. And with the coronavirus (COVID-19) still spreading, it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot….
Making sense of truth vs. rumor; Weekly Report
There is so much information to be had on the internet, it can be hard to make sense of what’s accurate and what’s not. For many youth and young adults attending school…
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FIRE REPORT AND FIRE MAP FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2020
SALEM, Ore. – ODF is closely tracking 6 major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally (see table below for details). Fires are removed from the list when they are 100% lined and…