Judge: Oregon inmates’ COVID-19 lawsuit can proceed
A federal judge in Portland has ruled that a group of Oregon prison inmates can proceed with their lawsuit against state officials over their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sisters theater owner gets that Tom Cruise rant over film crew not following COVID rules
Drew Kaza, who owns the Sisters Movie House, said Wednesday his theater has taken a huge hit financially this year. In fact, he said he had to lay off the majority of his staff as his revenue plunged.
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Bend Mexican restaurant under OSHA investigation for indoor dining
Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant is fully open for business, and that’s bringing them big crowds — and scrutiny from state regulators who look into complaints when businesses don’t follow COVID-19 safety rules.
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Oregon reports 48 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,562 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 48 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,262, along with 1,562 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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State extends ‘Safe Harbor,’ meaning Crook County can resume in-person classes
Rising COVID-19 cases in Crook County appeared to dash all hopes of students returning to classrooms after Winter Break. That changed Wednesday after the Oregon Department of Education announced the extension of the Safe Harbor designation.
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‘3, 2, 1 – Go!’ Oregon’s front-line health care workers get first COVID-19 vaccinations
With a “3, 2, 1 – go!” and some light applause after, four health care workers at Portland’s Legacy Emanuel Medical Center became the first Oregonians on Wednesday to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which Gov. Brown called “truly the moment we have all been waiting for.”
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St. Charles expects first COVID-19 vaccine doses Thursday; details outlined
Nearly 1,000 of St. Charles Health System’s 4,500 caregivers will get their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine starting next week and a second dose three weeks later, officials said Tuesday as they outlined the priorities and the logistics involved.
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Redmond gym owner struggles amid shutdown, faces eviction
Fitness 1440 in Redmond, like so many other gyms in Oregon, has been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions.
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Oregon reports record 54 COVID-19 deaths, 1,129 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed a record 54 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,214, along with 1,129 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday. The agency said a lag in processing death certificates contributed to the record.
Continue Reading After update, 29 Oregon counties are in COVID-19 ‘Extreme Risk’ category
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s new public health framework to reduce transmission and protect Oregonians from COVID-19, moving four counties to the “Extreme Risk” category.
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Gov. Brown calls 1-day special session next Monday on $800 million in relief
Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday she will convene a special session of the Oregon Legislature next Monday “to address Oregonians’ most pressing needs given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which have only been compounded by Oregon’s horrific wildfires.”
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Online mapping tool helps plan for safe outdoor recreation amid COVID-19
Oregon’s Office of Outdoor Recreation is promoting the use of Parkpulse.io as a web tool to plan outdoor recreation opportunities during the pandemic.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 18th
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 18th death, raising the state’s death toll to 1,161, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
Continue ReadingGov. Brown announces new COVID-19 tax relief moves for small businesses
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday new measures the Oregon Department of Revenue will take to provide tax relief to Oregon small businesses suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19.
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Wyden releases report on sharp rise in nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths
As the nation enters what experts predict will be the most severe months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of deaths and infections among residents and workers in nursing homes is rapidly rising, according to a report released by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and a colleague.
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,048 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,155, along with 1,048 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
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Western safety review workgroup says Pfizer vaccine safe, effective
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has completed its “concurrent and thorough review of the federal process” and confirmed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, tally grows to 1,150; 1,440 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,150, along with 1,440 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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Gov. Brown outlines vaccine rollout as COVID-19 ‘long-hauler’ tells her stark story
Gov. Kate Brown laid out Friday the details of plans to quickly distribute 140,000 doses of two COVID-19 vaccines expected in the state by the end of December – and an extensive campaign that will urge Oregonians to get the shots officials assure are safe and effective.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in C.O.; C. Oregon has 148 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 16 more lives in Oregon, including two Central Oregon residents, raising the state’s death toll to 1,138, along with 1,610 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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