Oregon reports 302 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed 11 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 368, the […]
Archives for August 2020
State dials back restrictions on school reopening guidelines in small, rural counties
By JACKSON HOGAN/Oregon Capital Bureau The bar has been lowered for reopening smaller schools this fall as Oregon continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oregon Department of Education […]
The scene Monday from the Oregon Legislature’s special session: Good feelings to start, acrimonious finish
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau The second special session of the Oregon Legislature on Monday careened between boredom and anger, spiritual quotes and name calling as it dragged on […]
On first day of special session, Oregon lawmakers move ahead with votes on budget rebalancing, unemployment claims and chokehold restrictions
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon lawmakers were poised Monday to achieve their special-session aims by cutting spending and rebalancing the state budget, and passing other bills affecting unemployment claims […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Monday, Aug. 10; Lincoln County adds two more cases
Oregon reports 227 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 357, the […]
State agencies, financial institutions prepare to roll out $500 checks for people still waiting for unemployment benefits
PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Thousands of Oregonians who await unemployment benefits, whose claims were denied or who never filed in the first place will soon have a chance to obtain […]
2020 Census moves into final months as responses lag in Yachats and Lincoln County
By DANA TIMS/YachatsNews.com More than a few Yachats-area households can expect a visit in coming weeks from 2020 Census takers. That’s because just 21 percent of Yachats-area households have […]
Oregon State Parks raises camping fees 30 percent for out-of-staters effective Monday
Due to months of closures and restrictions on large gatherings around the country, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is adding a camping surcharge for out-of-state residents at Oregon State […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Sunday, Aug. 9; 2 more cases in Lincoln County
Oregon reports 263 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 356, the […]
Oregon Health Authority’s coronavirus report for Saturday, Aug. 8
Oregon reports 376 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths; 2 cases in Lincoln County PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s […]