In the past few weeks our country has experienced a viral pandemic. Our federal, state, and local governments have taken steps to attempt to minimize and control the spread of COVID-19 through…
North to South – Despite Warnings – Invasion of Tourists Ignoring “Stay Home, Stay Healthy”
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
Spring Equinox Gathering – Sunset Neah-Kah-Nie Mtn. March 19th
From Lane deMoll: Blessed Equinox to all beings. We drummed the sun down last night, March 19th from the lookout on Neahkahnie Mountain and we drummed it up this morning, March 20th…
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…
FOCUS ON CHILD SAFETY AND WELL-BEING IS PARAMOUNT DURING SOCIAL DISTANCING
Salem, OR – Reduced contact with educators, medical professionals, and community members can impact children and families in many ways. During this time of social distancing, the Oregon Department of Human Services…
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…