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Pandemic leads to unusually short list of ballot measures

Drug decriminalization, a cigarette tax increase and limits on political campaign financing are on a historically short list…

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Counties put hold on applying for COVID-19 funds

ENTERPRISE — Wallowa County may be getting up to $250,000 in federal CARES Act funds to help local…

Coronavirus

Brown likely to call second special session in July

One special session of the Oregon Legislature is history, but a second is coming.

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Masks to be required in indoor public spaces statewide starting July 1

Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that starting Wednesday, Oregonians statewide will be required to wear masks or other…

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Lawmakers ‘at-risk’ during special session

SALEM — The Oregon Legislature convened a special session on Wednesday, June 24, amid a worldwide pandemic that…

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Rosa leaves Oregon Cattlemen’s Association; search for replacement underway

As OCA’s leaders begin looking for Rosa’s replacement, they say his work with legislators and regulators exemplifies his…

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Oregon attorney general warns of imposter contact tracers

SALEM — Contact tracers usually work with local government agencies to call people who may have come in…

State

COVID-19 shows the medical profession it can ‘see’ patients by telemedicine

Ring, ring, your telemedicine doctor will see you now.

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Expert column: Responding to fear with action: COVID is wellness pressure test

PORTLAND — COVID-19 is the pressure test for wellness across all institutions and communities. The virus has brought…

State

Column: COVID-19 brought unforeseeable challenges for hospital systems

When Deschutes County’s first case of COVID-19 was announced at a press conference March 11, Dr. Jeff Absalon…

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