By Jan Boal, RN Why did I choose Positive Vibes as the name for my business format? Because I believe in the effects of this energy. That it can, and has to…
Category: Guest Column
WORDS OF WISDOM: Finding Determination in an Old Family Photo
by Neal Lemery The old family picture showed up in my e-mail the other day, a discovery from a cousin. I could see the younger faces of my grandparents and an aunt,…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Some Things that May Surprise You and Some that Won’t
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Dear Neighbors and Friends, Late last week I met with Mike Fong, the new Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration. He asked me…
Ranked Choice Voting: Is It In Our Future?
by Neal Lemery Ranked choice voting (RCV) is the new popular trend in American politics these days. In August, Washington State primary voters will choose their candidates in their primary using this…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Eating the Rainbow – 7 Creative Ways to Add More Fruits & Veggies into your Diet
By Lewis Martin, Nutrition Director at the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council for Tillamook County Wellness If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a tough time keeping up with the recommended…
OHA UPDATE: Novavax becomes fourth COVID-19 vaccine authorized by FDA; Rethink the Drink Campaign; COVID Reports, Resources
Yesterday, July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized for emergency use the COVID-19 vaccine Novavax for adults age 18 and older. The two-dose Novavax vaccine does not use mRNA technology (Moderna and Pfizer), and…
WORDS OF WISDOM: Taking Time to Grieve
by Neal Lemery Life has a way of reminding us to take care of ourselves and to do what is important in our lives. July seems to be a month of special…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: A Potpourri of News and Notes
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Neighbors and Friends, One of the measures I plan to introduce in 2023 will better prepare our students – and by extension, their families –…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE – Community Roll Call: Homeless Laws
From the Desk of Sheriff Joshua Brown I receive many messages regarding the increase in homeless camps within Tillamook County and I often hear, ‘Why aren’t you doing anything about it.’ I…
NEWS UPDATED STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Wildfire Season – Wildfire Readiness
By Representative David Gomberg, District 10 After weeks of rain and unseasonably cold weather many Oregonians are likely enjoying feeling the sun on their faces and wearing something other than a raincoat. The weather…