PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 716, the Oregon Health Authority reported at today November 6th. Oregon Health Authority reported 770 new…
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Governor Announces Two-Week Pause on Social Activities to Help Stop Rapid Spread of COVID-19
Measures take effect Nov. 11 in Malheur, Marion, Multnomah, Jackson, and Umatilla Counties, with five additional counties close to triggering these measures (Portland, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today announced new measures pausing social…
Two Sea Turtles Stranded on Oregon Beaches; Reminder to Contact Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Oregon State Police
Newport, Oregon — Two Olive Ridley sea turtles have been found on Oregon beaches within the past month, indicating a change in ocean conditions and the potential for more strandings as winter…
Making your holiday to-do list? Check off one thing now: Get a flu shot
Portland, Ore.─ The flu vaccine can take up to two weeks to become effective, so no matter what you have planned for Thanksgiving this year, get your flu shot now. “Getting a flu vaccine is…
Oregon reports 805 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths; OHA posts highest weekly case count; 7 new cases in Clatsop County; Cold does not kill COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 710, the Oregon Health Authority reported today, Novmeber 5th. Oregon Health Authority reported 805 new…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Count Every Ballot
We, the people, the eligible voters, get to pick our elected officials who run our government. Over 150 million people voted in this 2020 November election, the largest turnout ever in any…
OHA posts highest weekly case count – up 34% and positivity rate up to 8.4%
The Oregon Health Authority released its COVID-19 Weekly Report today November 4th which showed that during the week of Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1, OHA recorded 3,542 new cases of COVID-19 infection—up 34% from last…
Tillamook County Distributes Coronavirus Relief Funds to Support Local Non-Profits and Child-Care Providers
(TILLAMOOK, OR. November 4, 2020) Tillamook County was awarded approximately $841,000 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to offset County expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency….
WORDS OF WISDOM: Winners and Losers — Post-Election Thoughts
By Neal Lemery The quiet you are hearing today as you sip your coffee is the resumption of normal life after the frantic election season. The passionate voices and political advertising noise…
Tillamook County adds 2 more cases of COVID-19, total cases at 82; Oregon reports 597 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Workplace outbreak at Fred Meyer distribution center in Clackamas
From Tillamook County Emergency Manager Gordon McCraw, Nov. 4, 2020 COVID-19 Update: First, Tillamook news, we had 2 more confirmed positive cases, a 60-69yo and a 40-49yo. That brings our case count…