The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians announce that Dan’Chaa‑May‑Yvlh‑Srii‑Dvn, which translates to the North Doctor Place, is now open to all residents and is accepting new patients for medical and behavioral health services. The clinic opened its doors in September 2025, bringing high‑quality, person‑centered care directly to the Oregon Coast. Dedicated to offering broad community access, the facility offers comprehensive billing options including Medicare, Medicaid, an

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) released a new report that shows that while risky driving behaviors remain widespread, Americans strongly support a range of impaired-driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities.     Risky driving behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, or driving while impaired contribute to tens of thousands of traffic deaths each year. Federal officials estimate that more than 39,000 people were killed in U.S. traff

Pertussis cases in Oregon have reached an all-time high, prompting state officials to urge people to make sure they and their families are up to date on vaccinations—especially those who are pregnant or spend time with babies—and take steps to reduce spread.  In 2025, as of today—Dec. 10—Oregon Health Authority has received a record-high  1,475 reported cases of pertussis , also known as whooping cough, breaking the state's all-time annual record of 1,420, set in 1950. The cu