PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 35 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,382, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported today December 22nd. OHA reported 1,282 new confirmed and…
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Governor Issues Statement on Adjournment of Special Session
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement December 21st upon the adjournment of the special session sine die: “I called this special session because of the critical need to…
Long-term care residents and staff receive COVID-19 vaccine; Statewide Vaccine Plan; Stay Home for the Holidays
Today, long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians the pandemic disproportionally impacts. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions are more likely to suffer life-threatening…
Local COVID-19, Public Health Information Available in North County
By Victoria Holt, PhD and Marc C. Johnson We have reached a critical stage in Oregon’s battle to control COVID-19. Cases are increasing dramatically, including here in Tillamook County, death rates are…
Oregon reports 846 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 4 new cases, total cases at 258
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,347 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 21st. Oregon Health Authority reported 846 new confirmed…
OREGON STATE PARKS WHALE WATCHING AND FIRST DAY HIKES TRADITIONS CONTINUE, SELF-GUIDED, NO FEES JAN. 1, 2021
Visitors encouraged to explore on their own and stay local SALEM, Oregon – This year’s winter whale watching and the 2021 First Day Hikes will go on, but volunteers won’t be stationed at whale watching sites and hikes…
Make a plan: How to keep your loved ones safe this year – Wear a mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance
As the holiday season continues and the days get shorter – and darker and rainier – we may find ourselves wishing we could gather indoors with family and friends. The desire to…
Oregon reports 1,153 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death; Tillamook County adds 1 case, total cases at 254
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,341 the Oregon Health Authority reported today December 20th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,153 new confirmed…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Support for Oregon Parks proposed beach closure at Tierra Del Mar
I strongly support the rule change proposed by OPRD to ban driving year-round on the Tierra Del Mar residential area beach and the area adjacent to Sitka Sedge State Natural Area. It…
Oregon reports 1,542 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 36 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 14 more cases, total cases at 253
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed 36 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,340 the Oregon Health Authority reported at today December 19th. Oregon Health Authority reported 1,542 new…
