PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
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Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed its first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in an…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…
Controversial Cap-and-Trade, SB1530 Opposed by Democrats, Johnson & Witt; Republicans No-Show at Evening House Session
Opposition to Senate Bill 1530, also known as the Carbon Cap-and-trade, caused most Republican lawmakers to not attend a Legislative Session last night, Tuesday February 18th, denying the house a quorum for…
Manzanita City Hall Moves to Temporary Location Due to Mold, Health Concerns at City Hall Building; Limited Services Feb. 18 & 19, Open in Temporary Location Feb. 20
Due to the existence of mold and related health concerns for city staff and members of the public, Manzanita City Hall will temporarily relocate its offices to 176 5th Street (the old…
[UPDATE] DAMAGED ENTRANCE ROAD PROMPTS ECOLA STATE PARK CLOSURE; CLOSURE CONTINUES, ADDITIONAL TRAIL DAMAGE
UPDATE 2-11-20: Ecola State Park remains closed south of Indian Beach Day-use Area. Earlier today, February 11th, park rangers discovered a roughly 100-foot section of the Crescent Beach Trail had slid over…
Oregon Coast Alliance Files Appeal of Tillamook BOC Decision to Allow Cable Landing Construction in Tierra Del Mar to State Land Use Board
The Oregon Coast Alliance (ORCA) has filed a Notice of Intent to Appeal a recent determination by the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners. ORCA is a non-profit organization dedicated “…to protect the…
DAMAGED ENTRANCE ROAD PROMPTS ECOLA STATE PARK CLOSURE FEB. 10
CANNON BEACH, Ore. – Ecola State Park is closed, February 10th, until further notice due to a damaged section of the park’s sole entrance road. The affected section, an old repair made…
Coast Guard rescues woman from cliff near Cape Falcon on Sat. Feb. 8th
SEATTLE — A Coast Guard aircrew hoisted an injured woman Saturday morning February 8th from a cliff side at Cape Falcon near Manzanita. At 11 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia…
Gordon’s Weather Center: Rain, Lots of Rain; Coastal Flood Advisory Continues until 7 pm Sat. Feb. 8th; High Surf Advisory until 7 pm Sat. Feb. 8th
From Gordon’s Weather Center (2/6/20): Well, just how much rain did we get in the 48 hour period – Tuesday Feb. 4th to Thursday Feb. 6th? It was impressive… Tillamook 6.95″ Tierra…