PORTLAND, Ore. — There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,353, the Oregon Health Authority reported today March 18, 2021. Oregon Health Authority reported 393…
Geezer Tribe: The road from MTV to OPB
OIOpublisher by Linda Shaffer Long ago (30 years) and far away (73 miles) we moved to a town that offered up a great job for me at the Dallas Itemizer-Observer and as…
Drew’s Editorials: CAN YOU HEAR THE WHOS?
By Andrew Jenck Recently, the estate of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, announced that several of his books would be taken out of print due to their stereotypical depictions of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Spring Break – Having Fun While Staying Safe
By Morganne Skinner, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse at Tillamook County Community Health Center So, it’s spring break time and naturally you are wanting a break! You want to get outside, have…
Oregon reports 239 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 3 more cases; OHA announces more vaccine doses available, more Oregonians eligible to receive vaccine by May 1st
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,349. OHA reported 239 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 160,259….
TILLAMOOK PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICT April 2021 Meetings
The Tillamook People’s Utility District Board of Directors will be attending the following out-of-district trade association meetings: •March 31, 2021 Public Power Council oMembers Forum 3:00 p.m. Location: TPUD •April 1, 2021…
Tax Day for individuals extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS extend filing and payment deadline
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May…
OP/ED: From the Perspective of a Nursing Student: The COVID vaccine
EDITOR’S NOTE: Proud mom moment here – the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in so many ways, and for our family with many in the vulnerable population and with chronic diseases,…
Surf Rescue Operation at Tierra Del Mar Today, March 16th
By Ed Ruttledge, Tierra Del Mar resident A surf rescue operation was needed on the beach at Tierra Del Mar on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. At about 12:30 p.m. a person was…
Coast Guard medevacs injured hiker near Grays Harbor, WA Monday March 15th
ASTORIA, Ore. — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew from Sector Columbia River medevaced an injured hiker Monday evening from the south jetty of Grays Harbor, The hiker reportedly suffered a broken leg…