Feds send $10.7 million to help low-income Oregonians during COVID-19
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon will receive $10.7 million in federal funding to…
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Albany frozen food co. cited for failing to implement physical distancing
Oregon OSHA has cited National Frozen Foods in Albany for failing to implement physical distancing measures to protect workers from the spread of the…
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OSU outlines plans to resume in-person classes this fall in Bend, Corvallis
Oregon State University said late Monday it is preparing plans to resume in-person instruction in late summer and fall term on its campuses in…
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Oregon expects $3 billion state budget hit; agencies told to prep possible cuts
The business closures and other economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic could blow a $3 billion hole in Oregon’s current state budget, and that’s…
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Oregon OSHA said Friday it will delay until June 1 enforcement of a temporary rule to increase protections against the spread of coronavirus in…
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Wyden bill would provide emergency cash aid to low-income people
Sen. Ron Wyden, three colleagues announced legislation Friday to establish a $10 billion Coronavirus Emergency Assistance Grant program to help…
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Feds urge reporting housing discrimination, sexual harassment amid pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams is asking anyone who has witnessed or experienced discrimination or sexual harassment by a…
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OHA advises health care workers to stop using KN95 respirators
Following a federal decision to restrict the use of KN95-style respirators for medical use in the U.S., Oregon health and safety officials have…
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Oregon fire marshal again extends self-service gas rules change
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide…
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Churches sue Gov. Brown over Oregon coronavirus restrictions
Ten churches from around the state are suing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, arguing her coronavirus stay-at-home orders are…
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Trash, human waste prompt ODF to temporarily close dispersed camping sites
Due to health and safety hazards caused by sanitation issues, all dispersed camping is temporarily closed on Oregon state forests managed by the…
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Oregon DMV, police offer grace period on expired licenses, vehicle registration
As most Oregon DMV offices remain closed, a question arises: What are you supposed to do if your license or vehicle’s registration expires? Well,…
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Oregon Air National Guard plans C.O. salute hospital flyovers on Friday
The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon this…
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Warm weekend forecast, early dry conditions worry Oregon fire officials
The month of May is generally associated with the blooming of flowers and the end of winter. That has all changed in…
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Oregon Lottery announces layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack announced Thursday significant measures the agency is taking in response to the sharp…
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Forest Service preparing to reopen some developed recreation sites in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service will continue to maintain alignment with state “Stay at Home” orders by beginning the phased…
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Bend, Portland contractor fined $235K for job safety violations
Oregon OSHA has fined a Canby-based general contractor nearly $235,000 for multiple job site safety violations in Bend, Aumsville and…
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COCC furloughs 38 workers due to COVID-19
This week, Central Oregon Community College announced that nearly 40 employees will be placed on partial or full furloughs, effective May 26 and…
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Not business (or life) as usual: Gov. Brown, health officials spell out reopening details
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials tried to sound an upbeat tone Thursday as they spelled out a measured plan to start reopening businesses…
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Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as…
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