“Today, thanks to millions of Oregonians following the strict physical distancing orders I put in place, I am happy to say these sacrifices have prevented as many as 70,000 COVID-19 infections, and…
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Adventist Health Tillamook launches virtual visits
May 4, 2020 (Tillamook, Oregon) –Adventist Health Tillamook has launched on-demand virtual visits for routine, urgent care and specialist visits. Now patients can visit with their healthcare provider from the comfort of…
Tillamook County Creamery Association Dedicates $4 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts; Oregon-Based Dairy Cooperative Focuses on Hometowns First to Maximize Impact
TILLAMOOK, ORE. (May 6, 2020) – Today, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced that its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the…
Tillamook County Commissioners Reopen Some Boat Launches, Weekdays Only; Extend State of Emergency to May 31st
EDITOR’S NOTE: Yesterday May 5th, the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners extended the state of emergency to May 31st to align with neighboring counties, both Lincoln and Clatsop Counties had extended their…
City of Manzanita Extends State of Emergency to May 31st to Align with County
Mayor Mike Scott has extended the state of emergency for the City of Manzanita until May 31, 2020. This extension is in coordination with Tillamook County. The state of emergency declaration provides…
Land conservancy returns ancient cultural site to Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes
Today, May 5, 2020, North Coast Land Conservancy transferred ownership of historical tribal lands at Neawanna Point Habitat Reserve — 18.6 acres of saltmarsh and Sitka spruce forest on the Necanicum Estuary…
A few inland state parks now ready to offer limited access
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) announced a small number of inland state parks will offer limited services starting Wednesday, May 6. Parks returning to limited daytime service:…
Testing finds 11 positive COVID-19 cases among Bornstein workers at Astoria seafood processing plant
Results from testing conducted by the Clatsop County Public Health Department on employees of the Bornstein Seafood processing facility in Astoria showed 11 positive COVID-19 cases among those tested. The results were…
Netarts Bay Water Rescue Sunday May 3rd Ends in Tragedy
Netarts Bay, OR – At approximately 1:24 PM, Tillamook County Communications District 911 received a call regarding a kayaker in distress. A report came in that a female kayaker, 19, of Tillamook,…
Oregon reopens Columbia River salmon/steelhead fishing
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted May 1st by the Oregon and Washington departments of fish…