New Oregon law allows ‘remote online notarization’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday signed HB 4212A into law. While this bill contains many concepts, part of it legalizes Remote…
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Oregon drug treatment, decriminalization measure qualifies for Nov. ballot
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office confirmed on its website that the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act has enough valid signatures to…
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Oregon secretary of state’s audit: DHS Child Welfare ‘needs to improve,’ with help
Improving services provided to parents and children involved with the Department of Human Services Child Welfare division can help keep families…
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Police declare N. Portland protest a riot, use tear gas to disperse crowd
A protest in north Portland Tuesday evening was declared a riot by police and officers used tear gas to disperse…
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Wyden introduces bill to support recovery, finance 6 months of wages for jobless
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Michael F. Bennet,…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 emergency order another 60 days
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for another 60 days, until Sept.…
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Charges dropped against 14 arrested at Salem protests
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Prosecutors say criminal charges against 14 people arrested after protests in Salem against the death of George Floyd have been…
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ACLU files class-action suit against Portland police, city
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon has filed a class-action lawsuit against Portland Police and the city on behalf…
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Bend Fire & Rescue asks residents to report illegal fireworks, notes $750 fine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely, with legal fireworks — and to report the use…
Continue ReadingArizona closes bars, gyms and other businesses after ‘brutal’ COVID-19 increase
In one of the most drastic rollbacks of reopenings yet, Arizona is closing bars, gyms, movie theaters and other businesses for 30 days amid a…
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Sen. Ron Wyden tells C.O. virtual town hall he’s ‘proud of peaceful protests’
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., answered questions online from Central Oregonians Monday in a “virtual town hall” that focused largely on current issues such…
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Wyden, Merkley back bill to extend federal eviction moratorium to March
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., co-sponsored legislation Monday that would extend the federal eviction moratorium by…
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Gov. Brown extends face coverings requirement statewide
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday.…
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Portland police use crowd-control munitions on protesters
Portland police fired crowd-control munitions toward demonstrators near a downtown precinct building Friday night and early Saturday…
Continue Reading Oregon joins nationwide initiative connecting people to jobs in long-term care
A new website will help long-term care providers address staffing shortages by connecting job-seekers with available career opportunities at Oregon…
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Oregon Health Plan online application system getting upgrade
The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are upgrading the eligibility system Oregonians use to apply for health…
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Prineville Airport receives $1.3 million federal grant for improvements
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that airports in La Grande, Cave Junction, Prineville and Gleneden…
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Oregon lawmakers wrap up special session on police reform, virus impacts
The Oregon Legislature wrapped up what the Senate president called “an impossible and historic session” Friday after passing a slew of bills,…
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Oregon DMV’s new service lets customers set own appointments
Oregon’s DMV is replacing its online appointment request form with a new system that lets customers set appointments…
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Oregon Senate passes police discipline bill
The Oregon Senate on Friday unanimously passed a bill that makes it easier to uphold discipline against police by lessening the power of…
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