News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are partnering to prioritize the safety protocols needed to reliably continue full-time, in-person school for all students. February’s School Health Advisory is designed […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 years of age and older on Jan. 31. The Moderna vaccine had previously received emergency use authorization. Once a vaccine receives […]
School Exclusion Day is Feb. 16 for students who are not up to date on their immunizations. Exclusion orders should have been mailed to parents by local health departments with copies to schools and children’s […]
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is called the “Invisible Killer” because it’s a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. The Mill City Rural Fire Department wants homeowners to make sure their applicances are in good condition, […]
If you’ve been worried about your teen’s social media usage, it would seem your concerns are now legitimized by hard facts and figures. Recent Congressional testimony by former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen supports the […]
The Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division is proposing to adopt a new administrative rule pertaining to the wearing of masks, face coverings or face shields in indoor spaces to control the spread of COVID-19, the […]
OSU, Marion County gather health data, offer solutions By James Day The Labor Day 2020 wildfires ripped the heart out of the Santiam Canyon and left individuals, families, communities, businesses and agencies reeling with how […]
By Alex Paul Linn Co. Communications Officer Megan Jones, 21, was happy about getting her Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot Jan. 6 at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center.“I want to protect myself and other […]
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched a new website Jan. 12 that includes what to do if you test positive for COVID-19, if you have been exposed, and how to seek resources if you’re isolating […]
On Jan. 5, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. CDC recommends that eligible adolescents […]
