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High Court backs Gov. Brown’s powers during pandemic

Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic will stay in place until either she or the…

State

Coronavirus relief funds to finance broadband projects in rural Oregon

Oregon’s Legislative Emergency Board has allocated $20 million in federal coronavirus relief funding to expand broadband internet availability in…

Coronavirus

Oregon hits new record in COVID-19 infections

Oregon reported a new record for COVID-19 infections on Thursday as health officials cautioned the phased “reopening” of…

State

State releases guidelines for re-opening schools in fall

This fall, Oregon’s K-12 students may finally get to return to their classrooms for the first time in…

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County anticipates phase 2 approval as Oregon set to lift more covid-19 restrictions

Wallowa County has applied for Phase 2 opening, and anticipates that their application will be approved sometime today.…

State

Lawmakers look to fix unemployment woes

At a hearing on Saturday, May 30, Oregon lawmakers have urged Employment Department officials to reach out directly…

Coronavirus

Oregon forest and ocean conservation, businesses suffer during pandemic

State legislators heard a parade of woes ranging from ruined businesses to crippled conservation education programs to the…

Coronavirus

Oregon faces “worst-worst” case scenario as fire season approaches

Oregon has to prepare for a possible second spike of COVID-19 in the fall, fight wildfires while not…

State

Bentz wins GOP primary for Congress; Spenser leading Democrats

Former Sen. Cliff Bentz of Ontario won the Republican nomination for the 2nd Congressional District in Oregon on…

State

COVID-19 Leads to Oregon’s Record Job Losses in April

Public health measures implemented in March to combat the rapid spread of COVID-19 are having an unprecedented economic…

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