There are 40 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,275, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
An impressive looking storm off to the west that will push in another round of rain today. The radar showers the line just off to the west that will bring rain in the early afternoon. Read more
Oregon State University (OSU) will receive a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy to study the impact of offshore winds on the environment. Read more
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in September from 5.0%, as revised, in August. In September, 102,000 Oregonians were unemployed. This is a remarkable improvement from the worst labor force impacts of the COVID-19 recession when 270,000 Oregonians were jobless in April 2020. Read more
There are nine new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,235 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
The onset of cool, damp fall weather allows firefighters to begin fall burning activities on the Siuslaw National Forest, which includes burning piles of woody debris and limbs that have accumulated throughout the year from forest restoration projects. Starting this week and continuing throu… Read more
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for one vacancy on the Tillamook County Parks Advisory Committee. Members of this committee advise the board of commissioners on planning issues and management policies for Tillamook County parks. Members serve three-year terms. Read more
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today. Read more
Columbia Bank’s board of directors approved on Oct .11 a definitive agreement to combine Columbia Bank and Umpqua Bank. The partnership blends the two banks and provides both companies with a broader array of services and locations. Read more
There are 41 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,226, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today.Oregon Health Authority reported 1,366 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 353… Read more
Oregonians have learned the importance of preparedness due to numerous recent hazards – including wildfire, drought, floods, ice storms and more. Though earthquakes are less common, they are top of mind in the Northwest due to the Cascadia subduction zone, a fault located off the Pacific Coa… Read more
October is #CybersecurityAwareness Month. During this time, the FBI reminds everyone to #BeCyberAware! In honor of this recognition, today's Tech Tuesday report will focus on a new scam that is cropping up at restaurants, at stores, and in ads across the country. Read more
In a video statement on Oct. 14, State Rep. Suzanne Weber announced her candidacy for the Oregon State Senate. Read more
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There are 24 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,185, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
There have been several serious motor vehicle crashes this past week, a few of which resulted in fatalities, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) reported. Read more
Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) deputies Ault, Bartlett and Wood responded to assist Oregon State Police Troopers Zepeda and Rose with a single vehicle crash Sunday night, Oct. 17, on Hwy 6. Read more
Oregon State University researchers and a team of international scientists have gained new insights into the diet, population density and social interactions of a group of Brazilian jaguars. Read more
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners approved during a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13, an agreement for an additional location for harm reduction needle exchanges. The health department has been holding these needle exchange events since April. Read more
Citizens throughout Oregon’s 5th Congressional District sat in on a virtual town hall Tuesday, Oct. 12, to hear from U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader. Schrader addressed questions on prescription drug pricing, the Violence Against Women Act and the Jan. 6 attack on the state Capitol. Read more
State Sen. Betsy Johnson, of Warren, announced Thursday on her Facebook page that she is running for Oregon Governor, "as an independent leader unaffiliated with any party and loyal only to the people of Oregon." Read more
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to a collaboration that included Oregon State University scientists. Read more
Open enrollment began Friday, Oct. 15, for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. Open enrollment for the 2022 Medicare plan year is from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Read more
The 2020 crop year is one to be celebrated by the 37,200 farms and ranches that make up Oregon’s diverse agricultural community. Oregon is home to more than 225 commodities, everything from cattle to cherries to hazelnuts and hay. Read more
With climate change impacting the Earth, sea levels are beginning to rise again, and as they rise it will impact the shorelines many in Oregon and California call home. Read more
Tillamook County Health Department reported during a Tillamook County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Oct. 13, 14 COVID-19 cases for the weekend case count from Friday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 10. The 7-day case count from Oct. 3 through Oct. 9 was 26. The 14-day case count fr… Read more
Tillamook Family Counseling Center will once again be offering a virtual Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper training from 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 18 through Zoom. The QPR Gatekeeper training is an community mental health intervention that was listed on SAMSHA’s National Registry of Evidence… Read more
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Department of Forestry are pleased to announce the state has received an additional $750,000 federal grant to continue developing a Habitat Conservation Plan for state-owned forests west of the Cascades. Read more
There are 33 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,117 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
October is #CybersecurityAwareness Month. During this time, the FBI reminds everyone to #BeCyberAware! In honor of this recognition, today's Tech Tuesday report will focus on one of the most important things people can do to stay safe: Avoid the Click! Read more
There are 82 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 4,084 the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Read more
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