Oregon reports 989 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND — There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,466, […]
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Another COVID-19 case shuts down Oregon House for a third time Tuesday
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Another person infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus has prompted yet another shutdown of floor sessions of the Oregon House. The House on Tuesday canceled sessions […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 20: 580 new cases, none in Lincoln County; 26,051 vaccinations, one more death
Oregon reports 580 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 1 new death PORTLAND — There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at […]
COVID-19 infections rise across Oregon but not all county risk levels are going up Friday
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau COVID-19 infections are rising in Oregon, putting two-thirds of all counties into what, for now, is the highest possible level of restrictions, Gov. Kate […]
Oregonians get health help and locals-only RV rates in state Senate action
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau With the end of a GOP slowdown in the Oregon House, the sluggish pace of bills moving between it and the Senate has turned […]
Oregon’s state song — “Oregon, My Oregon” — is likely getting an official makeover after House vote
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon’s official state song, nearly a century old, is about to get a makeover to remove words that advocates of change say reflect a racist […]
Lloyd’s of London could once again pay for some Oregon wildfire costs if they go over $50 million
By GARY A. WARNER/Oregon Capital Bureau With the prospect of a catastrophic 2021 fire season looming, Oregon will rely again on it’s one-of-a-kind $25 million wildfire risk policy with the […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Monday, April 19: 473 new cases, 3 in Lincoln County; 25,474 vaccinations, no new deaths
Oregon reports 473 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths PORTLAND — There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, so the state’s death toll remains at […]
As COVID-19 cases increase across Oregon, state health officials seek to eliminate vaccine disparities
By SUZANNE ROIG/Oregon Capital Bureau The Oregon Health Authority will deploy vaccination vans to hard-to-reach communities as a way to eliminate the disparities created between those with easy access to […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Sunday, April 18: 628 new cases, 4 in Lincoln County; 32,287 vaccinations, no new deaths
Oregon reports 628 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, no new deaths There are no new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, so the state’s death toll remains at 2,460, Oregon Health […]