Starting June 24, face coverings will be required in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties in indoor public spaces. The below graphic shares who is exempt from face…
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Cannon Beach Fire Handles Multiple Water Rescue Calls
In the past three days, Cannon Beach Fire has responded to three surf rescue calls. On June 16, 2020 at approximately 6:40 pm, Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue and Seaside Surf Rescue…
Counties approved to move into next phases of reopening; Mask requirement in several Oregon counties;
Governor Kate Brown announced today that several counties are approved to move into the next phases of reopening. Marion, Polk, and Hood River Counties are approved to move to Phase 2 beginning…
Garibaldi Maritime Museum — Navigating Northwest Maritime History
The ongoing unrest and mass protests over tragic deaths symbolic of long-standing patterns of social injustice, amid the backdrop of a still-raging COVID-19 pandemic, have raised questions about the symbolism of historic…
Highest daily case count as Oregon reports 278 new COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths; Increased cases show we still need to be cautious, follow health guidance; Scam Alert –
On June 16th, the Oregon Health Authority reported there were 278 new cases of COVID-19, another high number among several days of high case counts. We know the recent increase in cases…
Tillamook County’s TNT: More Arrests for Theft, Burglary, Drugs & More
Following the service of a search warrant by Tillamook County Sheriff TNT (Tillamook Narcotics Team) June 6th in Tillamook, TNT detectives determined that a second suspect was involved in a residential burglary…
Personal Woodcutting Permits Sales End on July 17, 2020
The Oregon Department of Forestry, Tillamook District office will stop selling personal woodcutting permits for areas in the Tillamook State Forest at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. Please note that…
Governor Calls Special Session for June 24th to Improve Police Accountability and Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature at 8:00 am Wednesday, June 24, 2020 to take up proposed legislation to improve police accountability and…
DHS, OHA introduce COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities
Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today finalized a comprehensive, statewide COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities with more than five residents. Implementation of…
Oregon reports 184 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Smoking/vaping increase risk for COVID-19; Behavioral Health resources
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 180, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday June 15th. Oregon Health Authority reported 184 new confirmed and presumptive…