People in Tillamook County are trying to elevate their communities’ awareness of death and dying
June 11, 2026
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Kathie Hightower in her home in Nehalem. When her husband was dying of a rare form of cancer, community support helped her get through the challenges. She's one of a group of volunteers training to do end-of-life caregiving in Oregon's rural coastal communities.
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Kevin Shluka, a sculptor and landscaper, is only in his 40s, but he’s no novice to death.
