PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Cannon Beach and Tolovana State Park in Clatsop County. People should avoid…
Adventist Health Recognizes Gordon McCraw’s Contributions to Community, Partnerships
Adventist Health relies on the strength of integrated community partners who recognize that we are one community that works stronger together than apart. Lt. Gordon McCraw is a vital part of this…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Gordon’s Update – 9/29/21 – Weather
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 08:00am Weather We have a warm front that will pass mainly to the north of the area today that will bring…
Razor clamming reopens Oct. 1 on Clatsop beaches; Entire Oregon Coast to be open for razor clamming
(Monday, September 27, 2021, Astoria, Ore) – Following the annual conservation closure, Clatsop beaches reopen to razor clamming October 1 with good news: domoic acid levels are below the closure threshold and razor…
Governor Provides COVID-19, Pfizer Booster Shot Update
Governor, OHA committed to ensuring anyone eligible, especially vulnerable Oregonians, able to get a booster shot (Salem, OR) — In a press conference today, Governor Kate Brown provided an update on the current…
BURN BAN UPDATE: County Burn Ban Terminated Oct. 1st
The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will allow burning in burn barrels and open debris pile burning on October 1, 2021 at 1:00 am….
24th COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Tillamook County Sept. 28, 2021
(September 28, 2021 – TILLAMOOK, Ore.) — Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified of the 24th Tillamook County resident to have died from the disease, COVID-19. For the first 18 months of…
Gordon’s Update – 9/28/21 – Weather & COVID-19
By Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County Emergency Manager Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 10:00am Weather Another day of showers as unstable air from an upper level low pressure trough continues over the region. There…
Back Country Hunters/Anglers (BHA) removes a mountain of garbage from Eckloff Road, helping to address major cause of landowners closing forest access to hunters and fishermen
Story & Photos by Don Backman (some photos provided) “We hauled out 127 bags of garbage,” Sara McClendon, local resident and the Northwest Region Director for the Oregon chapter of Back Country…
OHA recognizes Preparedness Month by focusing on emotional health needs from disasters
Oregonians invited to continue ‘Honor with Action’ in face of emergencies PORTLAND, Ore.–Oregon Health Authority joins the national observation of Preparedness Month during September, with special emphasis on emotional health resources for…
