Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time for Oregonians to get outside, travel to their favorite vacation destinations and welcome the return of summer. On Thursday, May 21, Gov. Kate Brown was joined by a bipartisan group of 26 mayors from across the state in urging all Oregonians, espe… Read more

Public health measures implemented in March to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 are having an unprecedented economic impact on Oregon and the United States. April provides the first full month of data measuring the initial impact on businesses and the unemployed. Read more

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has joined an international enforcement task force organized by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) to investigate investment fraud during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more

Oregon has received its first shipments of remdesivir, an experimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19. Read more

Oregon’s financial institutions have helped nearly 55,000 Oregon businesses obtain more than $7 billion in loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program. The loans – which will be forgivable for the majority of recipients – are designed to help businesses … Read more

Oregonians receiving food benefits will get additional assistance in June to help with continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, food insecurity in Oregon and its rural communities is at an all-time high. Tillamook-based nonprofit Food Roots is partnering with Oregon Food Bank, Tillamook County Services (OFB-TCS) to utilize its FarmTable storefront as a food hub aggregator… Read more

During the week of May 3 to May 9, the Oregon Employment Department received 14,100 initial claims for unemployment benefits. The agency has received 396,000 initial claims since COVID-19 business closures began in mid-March. Read more

The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 13, to begin reopening privately owned transient and short-term lodging on Friday, May 29, in cooperation with several of the cities in the county. The reopening provides a framework for opening lodging gradually… Read more

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) anticipates that nearly $16 million in federal relief aid will be available for Oregon’s marine-related and coastal fishery sectors experiencing significant economic impacts from the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

During the week of May 3 to May 9, the Oregon Employment Department received 14,100 initial claims for unemployment benefits. The agency has received 396,000 initial claims since COVID-19 business closures began in mid-March. Read more

Adventist Health Tillamook is pleased to resume non-urgent and elective surgeries and procedures with additional safety measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Read more

Tillamook County has been approved by Gov. Kate Brown to enter Phase I of reopening on Friday, May 15. Tillamook County received a letter from Brown of the approval on Wednesday, May 14. Read more

Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday, May 14, the counties that can begin entering Phase I of reopening on Friday, May 15, under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon. Qualifying counties demonstrated that they met all of Oregon’s safety and preparedness prerequisites for reopeni… Read more

The Tillamook County Fair has been a shining star on the Northern Coast since its inception in 1891. For years, people have gathered in Tillamook in August to share agricultural knowledge, connect with neighbors and create lasting memories that span generations. Read more

Museums, galleries, performance spaces and other arts/culture institutions in Tillamook County have seen a range of impacts from COVID-19 shutdowns that went into effect in mid-March. While some have been able to cushion initial declines in revenues, others are seeing financial setbacks that… Read more

Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. This week: building a digital defense against cryptocurrency scams. Fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem.  Read more

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced nearly $16 million in assistance will go to Oregon fisheries, fishing businesses, fish processors and more that have been impacted by the coronavirus. Read more

Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that over $9 million in federal funding is being made available to 30 hospitals, health facilities and county governments throughout Oregon to expand coronavirus testing capacity. Read more

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis. Read more

During the week of April 26 to May 2, the Oregon Employment Department received 19,600 initial claims for unemployment benefits. The agency has received more than 381,800 initial claims since the COVID-10 businesses closure began in mid-March. Read more

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis, in order to address worker shortages at stations statewide. Read more

The spring all-depth Pacific halibut sportfishing season in Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea (which includes ports from Port Orford to Garibaldi) will open Thursday, May 21. Read more

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregonians are facing unprecedented economic instability and food insecurity. Read more

U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced the formation of a state-federal partnership to protect Oregonians from COVID-19 fraud. Read more

There have been five boating fatalities on Oregon’s waterways during COVID-19 this spring, all having two things in common: not wearing life jackets and cold water. The Oregon Marine Board is urging boaters headed to the water during the first warm weekend of the year – especially people in … Read more

Adults in Custody (AIC) at South Fork Forest Camp are doing their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 by sewing masks for wildland firefighters. With fire-prone conditions setting in across much of the state, South Fork is already distributing masks and anticipates making about 500 per week. Read more

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a new emergency order for health insurance companies during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more

The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced Wednesday, May 6, that its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the communities where the company operates, and industry partners respond to and recover from burdens c… Read more

The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon during the month of May in order to salute Oregonians on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and lift morale during a time of severe health and economic impa… Read more

Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) with the support of the bipartisan Congressional Ports Caucus led a letter to House of Representatives Leadership urging them to include funding for America’s ports in the next COVID-19 relief Package, CARES 2. Read more

Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday, May 7, new details of her framework for rebuilding a safe and strong Oregon, including new guidance for counties and businesses on the phased reopening process. The guidance is the product of a robust engagement process with stakeholders, doctors, heal… Read more

The Oregon Health Authority is now posting COVID-19 case data by ZIP code and by county. See the latest report attached to this story. Read more

May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, and federal, state and firefighting agencies are encouraging Oregonians to make sure their homes and property are protected from wildfire. Read more

For Tillamook County property taxpayers who chose to pay their property taxes in thirds, the final third of the payment is due Friday, May 15. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most county offices are still closed to the public. Read more

The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announced today that Oregon families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals will get cash benefits for the meals they would have received at school even if they have been access… Read more

As of Monday, May 4, there have been no more confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Tillamook County. Tillamook County has not had a new positive case in three weeks.  Read more

Non-residents may fish and hunt in Oregon again beginning Tuesday, May 5. Recreational clamming and crabbing will remain closed to non-residents until further notice. Read more

Testing, contact tracing and reopening Oregon were the main topics of discussion at today’s press conference that featured Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and public health officials. Read more

The Coast Guard urges safety on the water with the reopening of the fishing season and easing of stay-at-home orders across the Pacific Northwest. Water recreation can be a great way to practice social distancing, but it is vital to know the safety measures you should exercise. Read more

Given the recent plant closures across the U.S. and some in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) want to assure Oregonians there is no evidence that human or animal food or food packaging is associated with the transmission of COVID-19. Foo… Read more

Gov. Kate Brown introduced Friday, May 1, new plans for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, two foundational elements of her framework for reopening Oregon safely. Ensuring adequate testing capacity and contact tracing will allow Oregon’s health care system to effectively identify and trea… Read more

Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday, April 30, that nearly $6.5 million will be distributed among 10 airports and the Oregon Department of Aviation for critical construction projects and planning. Read more

You may be aware that the 2020 Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial at DPSST has been closed to the public this year in order to practice social distancing guidelines, due to the current COVID-19 health crisis.   This year’s memorial will be a shortened version of the traditional ceremony… Read more

During the week of April 19-25, the Oregon Employment Department received 28,500 initial claims for unemployment benefits. Since public health and safety measures began the week starting March 15, Oregon has received more than 362,000 initial claims for unemployment insurance. Read more

Tillamook County Sheriff Race - (This election will take place in November during the general election.) Read more

 Tillamook County United Way announces over $25,000 of community funding to nine local non-profits providing health and human services in our community. Read more

Jails across Oregon have drastically reduced their populations, according to a survey conducted by Disability Rights Oregon. On average, jails have nearly 50 percent fewer people in custody as compared to their pre-pandemic population. Read more

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is underscoring her cautious step-by-step process in reopening Oregon's society and economy. Read more

Supplements containing vitamins C and D and other micronutrients, sometimes in amounts exceeding the federally recommended levels, are a safe, effective and low-cost means of helping your immune system fight off COVID-19 and other acute respiratory tract diseases, an Oregon State University … Read more