TILLAMOOK, Ore. — The Tillamook County Public Health Department announced Sunday, March 29 that it has been informed of the third positive case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county. The individual is…
Some Words from Sheriff Candidate Gordon McCraw
By Gordon McCraw, Candidate for Tillamook County Sheriff As many of you know, I am indeed running for Sheriff in this November’s Election. Normally, a candidate would be talking about himself, his…
Artists Invited to Reflect on the Times, Share Artwork
The Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita is inviting area artists to create works reflecting the impact Covid-19 is having on themselves, their community, family, friends, neighbors or environment. “We’re all…
A little kindness goes a long way … Reach Out; Myth-busters; Total Cases in Oregon 479
In these challenging times, it’s heartening to see so many acts of kindness. We’ve heard inspiring stories of folks volunteering at food pantries, buying groceries for home-bound neighbors and helping seniors. Together,…
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: Update about City of Wheeler
By Stevie Stephens Burden, Mayor of Wheeler Dear Friends and Neighbors As many of you know on this page I try hard to keep my FaceBook page for personal use. I like…
Hunkering Down
By Neal Lemery The morning drizzle finds me inside, sorting and organizing, rediscovering my writing space. Long neglected filing cabinets and piles of papers are now getting sorted. I have a number…
COVID-19 Response Tillamook County: Essential or Non-Essential? Resources, Support Groups; Mental Health Impact
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — The most recent executive order issued by Governor Kate Brown directs Oregonians to stay at home to the maximum extent possible to help reduce the potential spread of COVID-19….
Campaigning in the time of COVID
During this time when our world and our community are living through a global pandemic, our local elections are not necessarily on the top of our minds. And yet, thanks to Oregon’s…
More Cases, More Testing; Community Resources for At-Risk, Outreach, Information
EDITOR’S NOTE: Previous articles from the Oregon Health Authority provide more details and projections about the effectiveness of closures and social distancing measures, while cases are increasing that’s because testing is increasing…
Second Positive Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County March 28th
The Tillamook County Public Health Department announced Saturday, March 28 that it has been informed of the second positive case of COVID-19 coronavirus in the county. The individual is a first responder…
