Rabies detected in bat in Crook County; health officials offer advice

PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Public Health on Friday encouraged residents to take simple steps to protect their families and pets from rabies after the virus was recently detected in a bat in Crook County.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

OHA: 2026-27 respiratory virus season begins with increased flu activity

PORTLAND, Ore. — While it may seem early to talk about the fall and winter season, health officials say now is the best time for people in Oregon to get vaccinated against respiratory viruses so they are protected before gathering indoors for holidays and other celebrations.

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

OHA reduces Prineville Reservoir recreational use advisory to a precaution

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday it has downgraded the more than 2-month-old recreational use health advisory to a precaution for Prineville Reservoir in Crook County.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Redmond Fire's FEMA grant will cut crews' exposure to cancer-causing diesel exhaust

REDMOND, Ore. – Redmond Fire & Rescue provided more details Monday about the Assistance to Firefighters Grant award recently announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, totaling more than $252,000.

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026

Randall Children’s Hospital is latest measles exposure location

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

VA Portland Healthcare System named one of 18 VA sites to test efficacy of GLP-1 as treatment for alcohol use disorder

Saturday, Aug 1, 2026

Gresham urgent care clinic is latest measles exposure location

Thursday, Jul 30, 2026

Recreational use advisory issued for Prineville Reservoir

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Monday for Prineville Reservoir due to laboratory results from recently collected water samples that show cyanotoxins above the recreational use value.

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026

Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections that may be linked to the ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.

Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies

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Saturday, Jul 25, 2026

Two more rats infected with rabies identified in Douglas County

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026

C. Oregon health officials share tips as wildfire smoke hits region

BEND, Ore. -- Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in Central Oregon and may pose health risks to the public. Public health officials from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties are encouraging residents and visitors to take steps to protect themselves from smoke exposure.

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026

Redmond Fire & Rescue to host memorial blood drive in Michael Kienzle's honor

REDMOND, Ore. -- This Friday, Redmond Fire & Rescue will host a memorial blood drive in honor of a cherished colleague and friend, Michael Kienzle, who lost his battle with cancer last month.

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2026

Mosquito pool in Jackson County tests positive for West Nile virus

Friday, Jul 17, 2026