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Month: April 2020

Pacific Power crews practice social distancing, seek public’s cooperation

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As an essential service provider, Pacific Power said its employees are practicing social distancing while continuing to provide reliable power to all customers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Here’s the rest of Thursday’s news release: Although our field employees always appreciate a friendly wave, the company reminds the public of

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U.S. Capitol

Merkley reacts to jobless numbers, urges proper priorities

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) —ย Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after weekly unemployment claims shot up to a record-shattering 6.6 million, showing the economic devastation of the coronavirus crisis: โ€œOver the last several weeks, Iโ€™ve spoken with so many Oregon workers and small business owners who are terrified about what this crisis means for

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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety

Anxiety can be crippling for many Americans, especially during a crisis. Every headline can add pressure, worry, and uncertainty. And during shelter-in-place orders, there are even fewer ways to deal with those worries. Fortunately, many organizations are working hard to help people alleviate their anxiety and stress. Here are some helpful tips to breathe easy

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