Since Oregon began reopening, we have seen spread of COVID-19 when people get together to celebrate with family and friends. Some examples include: Graduations Birthdays Weddings Holidays COVID-19 is spreading more among…
Category: Government
NORTH COUNTY NEWS: Manzanita Council Opts to Demolish Old School House
By Dave Dillon, North County News The Manzanita City Council voted at their July 8 meeting to demolish the old school house on the former Underhill Plaza as the first step toward…
FATAL CRASH ON HWY 101 at Long Prairie Rd. – TILLAMOOK COUNTY
On Thursday, July 9, 2020 at approximately 1:52 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy 101 and Long Prairie Rd. Preliminary…
Increase in Community Spread at Gatherings; Modeling shows potentially steep upward trend
OHA reported that we are seeing increasing spread of COVID-19 at social gatherings like graduations, birthdays, weddings and holidays. COVID-19 is also spreading more among social activities involving groups of younger people,…
Manzanita Mayor Response to the Continued Commentary by Randy Kugler to Set Record Straight
By Mike Scott, Mayor of Manzanita When Randy Kugler questioned the use of water funds in the Manzanita City budget last year, and threatened to sue the City over the issue, we…
How risky is this activity? Four questions to ask yourself; Tillamook County at 16 cases
Yesterday, Thursday July 9th, Oregon reported another record number of new cases of COVID-19. The cases include increases from workplace outbreaks as well as community spread from things like social gatherings with…
More summer Chinook fishing on the Columbia River July 9-15; Shad fishing closed July 9-15 in Bonneville Pool to reduce risk of sockeye handle
CLACKAMAS, Ore.—Fishery managers in Washington and Oregon set additional Chinook salmon fishing days during their joint meeting today thanks to an upper Columbia summer Chinook run that is exceeding original forecasts. Recreational…
Commissioner Baertlein’s Reflection on the Pandemic
By Bill Baertlein, Tillamook County Commissioner As we move through this pandemic, we are all facing challenges we never anticipated. The board of commissioners closed county buildings to all but essential staff….
OHA to host live Q&A about COVID-19 data
Many of you have been following Oregon’s COVID-19 data closely. We regularly get questions about Oregon’s data and how to interpret the various charts, reports, and trends. Next week, you can have…
Business/Employer Enforcement of OSHA Statewide Mask, Face Shield, Face Covering Guidance
EDITOR’S NOTES: Local business owners have taken to social media, pleading with the public to wear their masks and not take it out on them and employees. The businesses can face fines…
