Today, June 23, 2020, Mayor Mike Scott has declared a state of emergency for the City of Manzanita as COVID-19 continues to be a threat to public health and safety. The state…
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Oregon reports 146 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths; Tillamook County reports 7th case of COVID-19; Lincoln County reports first death
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 192, the Oregon Health Authority Monday June 22nd. Oregon’s 191st COVID-19 death is a 68-year-old man in Lincoln…
Seventh Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County
TILLAMOOK, Ore. —Today June 22nd, Tillamook County Community Health Centers are reporting a seventh case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County. The individual is between the ages of 30-39 and is a resident…
Governor Issues Face Covering Requirements for Indoor Public Spaces
Guidance applies to Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Marion, Polk, Hood River, and Lincoln Counties, effective June 24 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued updated guidance from the Oregon Health Authority regarding…
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…
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…
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…