Gov. Brown issues final Phase 1 reopening guidelines for counties, businesses
As part of Gov. Kate Brown’s plan for building a safe and strong Oregon, the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths; 64 new cases, 3 in Deschutes
The Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, but also reported 63 new confirmed cases and a presumptive case, raising…
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Governor declares drought emergency in fourth Oregon county
Governor Kate Brown today declared a drought emergency in Coos County, the fourth such declaration so far this year due to low snowpack, lack of…
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Gov. Brown urges Oregon businesses to apply for SBA Paycheck Protection loans
Oregon’s financial institutions have helped nearly 55,000 Oregon businesses obtain more than $7 billion in loans through the Small Business…
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OSP shootout with Wash. murder suspect shuts I-84
Authorities say a man wanted in connection with a murder in Ritzville, Washington, was arrested Thursday after he was hurt in a police pursuit and…
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Hammonds drop appeal for lost grazing allotments
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hammond Ranches has dropped a legal challenge against the federal government, at least for now, to compete for cattle grazing…
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Portland nursing home with state’s deadliest virus outbreak sued
The daughter of a woman who died after contracting the coronavirus at a Portland long-term care facility has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit, claiming…
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Update: Jefferson County joins Deschutes, Crook in Phase 1 reopening Friday
A total of 28 Oregon counties, including Deschutes and Crook, have received state approval of Phase 1 business reopening plans, Gov. Kate Brown said…
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Oregon Employment Dept. acknowledges tens of 1,000s are still waiting for benefits
Despite extensive efforts to ramp up and add staff, “tens of thousands” of Oregonians are still waiting for their unemployment benefits due to the…
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Deschutes, Crook counties among at least 18 approved for Phase 1 reopening Friday
Deschutes County announced Thursday morning that it’s been approved by Gov. Kate Brown to enter Phase 1 of reopening on Friday. Crook County also was…
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Ashland residents report bear issues; one hanging out in neighborhood killed
The city of Ashland is experiencing a high level of bear problems, leading to one frequent visitor being put down Wednesday in a high-density area.…
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Visually impaired Oregonians face voting challenges amid COVID-19
Oregon’s vote-by-mail system is earning praise during the coronavirus pandemic, but some Oregonians still will need help to get their vote…
Continue Reading Oregon reports four new COVID-19 deaths, first case of childhood disease linked to virus
The Oregon Health Authority reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, raising the total to…
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OSP releases video of Klamath County shootout that wounded trooper, killed suspect
Oregon State Police on Wednesday released dramatic in-car and body camera footage from last month’s officer-involved shooting near Klamath Falls in…
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Older, larger companies benefit from not investing in worker safety, study finds
Companies best equipped to provide safe workplaces are the least likely to do so, because they benefit financially from forgoing the cost of…
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Coast Guard offers new i911 system for NW mariners
The 13th Coast Guard District has implemented a groundbreaking technology to assist mariners in distress on the waters of the Pacific…
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Possible state budget cuts could close OSP’s La Pine, Prineville offices
A potential 17 percent cut in all Oregon agencies’ budgets due to an expected $3 billion COVID-19-related shortfall could lead to the closure of nine…
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Oregon Hospital Week message: It’s safe to return
“We’re safe, we’re open, we’re ready to take care of our…
Continue Reading No new Oregon COVID-19 deaths, but dozens of new cases reported
For the fourth time in just over a week, the Oregon Health Authority reported no new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, although once again there were…
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Sens. Wyden, Merkley COVID-19-related news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are the latest news releases from the offices of Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., related to COVID-19 and…
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