Virus outbreak at unnamed business could disrupt Portland-area reopening
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah County officials say the county hopes to begin reopening in about two weeks, but a mysterious coronavirus outbreak…
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Washington issues new guidelines for religious services
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Churches, mosques and synagogues in Washington state can resume in-person services, with those in counties in the second…
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Wyden, colleagues intro bill to prevent garnishment of relief payments
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden said Wednesday he has introduced a bipartisan bill that would protect recovery payments provided in the…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 71 new COVID-19 cases; no new deaths for third straight day
Oregon’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged for a third straight day and the 11th time this month, remaining at 148, while the latest data shows…
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OSU study: Produce-buying incentive program a win-win for consumers, farmers
A national program that offers financial incentives so that low-income consumers can purchase more fruits and vegetables has shown great success in…
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Two S. Oregon churches sue Gov. Brown in federal court over COVID-19 order
Two southern Oregon churches filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Kate Brown, other officials, claiming ban on large church gatherings…
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Search continues for Chiloquin man whose kayak flipped on Klamath Lake
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Searchers by air, ground and water have so far been unable to find a Chiloquin-area man whose kayak overturned during a…
Continue Reading Virus outbreak targeted in agricultural Yakima County
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington is implementing safety recommendations to battle a large outbreak of the coronavirus in an…
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Mount Hood National Forest to reopen most trailheads Friday
The Mount Hood National Forest will reopen for recreation over two months after trailheads and day-use areas were closed amid the coronavirus…
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69 Vancouver fruit plant workers, 15 close contacts test positive for COVID-19
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 69 workers.…
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Oregon reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged and remains at 148, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday. It’s the 10th day so far this…
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Baker County judge refuses to lift or explain ruling against Gov. Brown’s orders
A Baker County judge who ruled against Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19 orders last week refused Monday to lift his preliminary injunction or explain…
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Sens. Merkley, Wyden recent COVID-19 news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are some the most recent COVID-19-related news releases from Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden: MERKLEY, WYDEN…
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Oregon DHS Child Welfare details efforts amid rumors about pandemic’s impact
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life in Oregon, yet there are stable foundations and values which guide the work to support children…
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Gig workers unite while facing coronavirus risk
During the COVID-19 pandemic, workers for online platforms who shop for groceries and deliver food have become essential for many people stuck at…
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ODFW’s advice: Let the turtles cross the road
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists advise Oregonians to be on the lookout for turtles on roadways, bike paths or trails. During the…
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Junction City driver jailed after crash kills 2, seriously injures third
A 21-year-old Junction City man was jailed on DUII and criminally negligent homicide charges after a crash early Saturday morning killed two people…
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ODA reminds swine sellers of import requirements
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said it is seeing an increase of out-of-state swine coming into the state from several Midwestern locations, a…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, one in Deschutes; no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 148, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Memorial Day is also National Missing Children’s Day
National Missing Children’s Day, May 25, is also Memorial Day this year, and approaching 10 years since the disappearance of then-7-year-old Portland…
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