New dashboard counts the way to reopening Many people in Oregon are looking forward to a time when they can return to doing the things they love. Vaccination in Oregon […]
Oregon News
Gov. Kate Brown says almost all coronavirus restrictions could be lifted in late June — if Oregon reaches 70 percent vaccination rate
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in as early as just over two weeks, Gov. Kate Brown said Friday. The state is about […]
Oregon Legislature OKs $9.3 billion for schools after partisan debate, now goes to governor for signature
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau A two-year, $9.3 billion budget public schools is on its way to Gov. Kate Brown after a partisan fight in the Oregon House. The House […]
Oregon fire officials warn of an especially bad summer — but also say they’re better prepared
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau A statewide swath of lightning strikes is the “trigger event” that most worries state fire officials planning for what could be a second consecutive […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, June 3: 267 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 20,401 new vaccinations, 7 more deaths
Oregon reports 267 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths PORTLAND — There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,683 […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, June 2: 356 new cases, 2 in Lincoln County; 14,457 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
Oregon reports 356 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,676, […]
Oregon Legislature has 25 more days left — but that’s not stopping last-minute bills and a possibility of gun referendum
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau “Sine die is imminent,” declared Senate President Peter Courtney on Tuesday, using one of the secret decoder ring-needed terms of the Oregon Legislature. Translation: […]
Oregon Senate unanimously approves June 19 as an official holiday; returns to House for OK of amendments
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon is one step closer to observing the proclamation of the end of slavery in the United States as a state holiday. The Senate voted […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, June 1: 177 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 4,361 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
Oregon reports 177 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths PORTLAND — There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,674, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, May 30: 257 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 17,982 vaccinations, 2 more deaths
Oregon reports 257 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths PORTLAND — There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,668 […]