Protesters gather at home of Oregon OSHA regulator over $90,000 COVID gym fine
About 50 protesters converged on the Silverton home of a state workplace safety regulator over the weekend to protest a large fine levied against the…
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Salem nurse on leave after video flouting virus rules
A Salem hospital has placed a nurse on administrative leave after she posted a video on social media in which she said she does not follow safety…
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Oregon tops 900 COVID-19 deaths; Deschutes County has 78 cases, Jefferson 21
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 905, along with nearly 1,600 new cases, the Oregon Health…
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7 Clackamas SO deputies placed on leave following fatal shooting
Seven Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies are on administrative leave following a domestic disturbance call that led to a deadly officer-involved…
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Coast Guard suspends search for man swept away by surf on N. Oregon coast
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a Portland-area man who was swept away while crabbing in a bay on the northern Oregon…
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Oregon mink farm put under quarantine after first cases of SARS-CoV-2 confirmed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Service Laboratory has confirmed 10 cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink at one Oregon farm, the…
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Oregon sees record 1,669 COVID-19 cases; Deschutes County reports 15th death
The Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday a record number of 1,669 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, raising the state’s total to…
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BLM releases plan to reduce massive wildfires in the West
Federal officials have released a plan for removing or changing vegetation over a huge swath of the West to stop devastating wildfires on land used…
Continue Reading Holiday cuts COVID-19 death, case tallies — but Deschutes County sees record 90 cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 885, along with 826 new cases, both numbers down due to holiday…
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Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this…
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Oregon reports 15 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,514 new cases; total tops 70,000
COVID-19 has claimed 15 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 882, along with 1,514 new cases, lifting the statewide tally past…
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Portland police arrest 3 following vandalism to businesses
Police in Portland have arrested three people following damage to at least 10 businesses.…
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Oregon relaxing some restrictions, despite still-high COVID-19 cases
Bars and restaurants can reopen for limited outdoor service next week, but many restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine against the…
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Oregon reducing extended jobless benefits as unemployment rate falls
The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday a reduction in extended benefits as a result of Oregon’s falling unemployment rate. Following a…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,189 cases; Deschutes has record 75
COVID-19 has claimed 20 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 867, along with 1,189 new cases, including a record 75 in Deschutes…
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Oregon hunger on the rise as holidays arrive; more government action urged
As Thanksgiving approaches, more Oregonians are struggling with hunger because of the economic downturn from the COVID-19…
Continue ReadingAudit urges more steps to manage state workers’ health care benefit costs
The Public Employees’ Benefit Board and the Oregon Educator’s Benefit Board have implemented several strategies to help address increasing…
Continue ReadingOregon Flora launches revamped plant species website
OregonFlora, an Oregon State University-based organization devoted to the state’s plants, has launched a revamped website that makes its database…
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Ex-Coffee Creek prison guard pleads guilty to drug smuggling, sex misconduct
A former officer at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility will spend time in prison after pleading guilty to drug and sex charges while on duty in…
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US judge voids permits for Columbia River methanol plant
A judge on Monday voided permits needed for a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington, agreeing with conservation…
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