It’s looking more like Oregon’s in-class school year is over
Oregon schools may not reconvene this school year, so officials are putting more emphasis behind making sure all students will have access to online…
Continue ReadingOregon schools may not reconvene this school year, so officials are putting more emphasis behind making sure all students will have access to online…
Continue ReadingSenators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and six colleagues introduce resolution urging states, utilities to impose moratorium on disconnections, rate hikes,…
Continue ReadingApril Fools’ Day is near, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants to make sure no one is fooled by three coronavirus…
Continue ReadingSens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., welcomed news Monday that the U.S. Forest Service has awarded ”call when…
Continue ReadingSeveral Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
Continue ReadingThe Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
Continue ReadingOregonians who have difficulty finding work during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have to worry about losing their food benefits, due to changes…
Continue ReadingSen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday launched a new coronavirus resource webpage to provide guidance specific to small business owners, 501(c)(3)s,…
Continue ReadingSen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has joined a group of his colleagues to call on the Department of Education to return all amounts garnished from the federal…
Continue ReadingOregon officials explained Sunday that the state was temporarily allowing self-service gas because of station workforce issues, to be sure people who…
Continue ReadingGov. Kate Brown said Sunday that Oregon has made good progress acquiring personal protective equipment in the wake of her directive to collect as…
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Oregon due to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House announced…
Continue ReadingA bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers have released details of a proposed emergency relief package that’s expected to be reviewed soon at a special…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released a statement Friday after President Trump signed into law The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
Continue ReadingGov. Kate Brown on Saturday launched a statewide public awareness campaign with a Portland-based ad agency, the Oregon Health Authority and public…
Continue ReadingOregon, one of only two states with a ban on self-serve at gas stations, is suspending enforcement for two weeks due to COVID-19 and allowing…
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (AP) — Farmers and orchard owners nationwide are breathing a little easier because, as of this week, more H-2A workers will be able to…
Continue ReadingThe city of Bend issued an executive order this week, discouraging tourists from visiting and any non-essential travel in town. As NewsChannel 21…
Continue ReadingSen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday the historic expansion of unemployment insurance he worked to get into the just-passed Senate coronavirus package…
Continue ReadingNew COVID-19 closures reported Friday included Deschutes-Ochoco Natl. Forest, BLM recreation facilities and Deschutes-John Day river boating access…
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