Samaritan Health Services and MultiCare Health System plan to begin their partnership on Nov. 1. All public agencies reviewing the affiliation have either approved the transaction or announced their intent to do so, clearing the way for Samaritan to join MultiCare, a nonprofit health system based in Washington state. For patients, Samaritan Health Plans members and InterCommunity Health Network CCO members, the affiliation will not interrupt care or services. Patients can con

Lincoln County residents live on the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake Faultline. This means it is even more important for our communities to be informed and prepared. This event also provides a good reminder to update your emergency plans and supplies. Here in Lincoln County so far, over 6000 have registered for this year. Lincoln County Emergency Management is encouraging community members, businesses, and community groups to participate in the annual Great Oregon Shake

The Toledo City Council’s Oct. 7 meeting featured a presentation on the city’s redesigned website, discussion of artificial intelligence in city communications, and two community proclamations. Website redesign emphasizes accessibility and online services Paul Johnson presented the redesigned website, which he said contains about 194 pages organized into four sections: local government, community resources, regional resources and “How Do I” guides. The redesign aims to make c