Interior secretary OKs plans for 11,000 miles of fuel breaks across the West
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a final decision Wednesday to construct and maintain a system of up to 11,000 miles of strategically…
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Wyden: SS recipients shouldn’t have to file tax return for stimulus payment
Sen. Ron Wyden joined group of 42 senators urging agencies to ensure all Social Security beneficiaries will receive virus relief assistance without…
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Deschutes County seeks Planning Commission applicants
South County and Bend-area residents are invited to apply for two open seats on the Deschutes County Planning…
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SAIF creates fund to help Oregon businesses respond to virus
A new resource will help eligible Oregon businesses pay for expenses tied to making their workplaces safer against the coronavirus and responding to…
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COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon, total reaches 18
The COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 18, while 84 new cases brings the statewide total to…
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Walden: Oregon to get $80 million from virus relief to help seniors, disabled
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said Tuesday that as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Oregon will receive an additional $80…
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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…
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Merkley, Wyden urge states to impose moratorium on utility shutoffs, rate hikes
Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and six colleagues introduce resolution urging states, utilities to impose moratorium on disconnections, rate hikes,…
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Don’t be fooled by these 3 coronavirus scams, state agency warns
April Fools’ Day is near, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants to make sure no one is fooled by three coronavirus…
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Oregon lawmakers welcome news of ‘call when needed’ air tanker contracts
Sens. 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…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Bend Park & Rec lays off 321 part-time workers
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
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Federal changes boost Oregonians’ access to food benefits
Oregonians who have difficulty finding work during the COVID-19 pandemic do not have to worry about losing their food benefits, due to changes…
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Merkley offers virus resource site to help small businesses, self-employed
Sen. 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 ReadingWyden seeks return of garnished tax refunds to student loan borrowers
Sen. 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…
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State details, clarifies allowing self-serve gas for 2 weeks
Oregon officials explained Sunday that the state was temporarily allowing self-service gas because of station workforce issues, to be sure people who…
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Brown thanks Oregonians for medical gear donations, says federal help still needed
Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday that Oregon has made good progress acquiring personal protective equipment in the wake of her directive to collect as…
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President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Oregon
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Oregon due to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House announced…
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Oregon lawmakers prep emergency relief package
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers have released details of a proposed emergency relief package that’s expected to be reviewed soon at a special…
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Walden in Oval Office for stimulus package signing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released a statement Friday after President Trump signed into law The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
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