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September 23, 2021 00:02:40
Clatsop school supers give upbeat assessment of new school year so far

Clatsop school supers give upbeat assessment of new school year so far

The superintendents of schools in Clatsop County are all giving an upbeat assessment of the start of the school year despite the increase in...

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September 16, 2021 00:03:02
Clatsop health officials give covid update: ‘Don’t get too comfortable’

Clatsop health officials give covid update: ‘Don’t get too comfortable’

Health officials in Clatsop County held a press conference Wednesday, to give an update on the status of the pandemic locally. Here’s that story....

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September 16, 2021 00:01:45
CMH officials worry about impact of state vaccine requirements

CMH officials worry about impact of state vaccine requirements

Officials at both Columbia Memorial Hospital and Providence Seaside are worried about the impact of a state requirement that requires all health care workers...

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August 26, 2021 00:02:19
Bangs asks Brown to reconsider mask and vaccine mandates

Bangs asks Brown to reconsider mask and vaccine mandates

As weekly COVID-19 case counts in Clatsop County continue to surge, primarily in unvaccinated residents, Clatsop County Commissioner Courtney Bangs sent a letter to...

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August 24, 2021 00:02:12
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Despite Surge, Hood to Coast is a Go

By Joanne Rideout.  The Hood to Coast Relay Race will proceed this weekend, bringing thousands of runners to Seaside, during a time when COVID-19...

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August 24, 2021 00:02:15
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Over Capacity Leads to Deaths at Columbia Memorial Hospital

by Jacob Lewin. Columbia Memorial Hospital says several patients have died there because they could not be transferred to larger, more specialized hospitals. These...

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