Oregon Health Authority coronavirus report for Tuesday, April 14

April 14, 2020

Oregon reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 50 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 55, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 50 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Tuesday bringing the state total to 1,633. The new COVID-19

Oregon governor outlines cautious reopening plan Tuesday; rural areas could come first

April 14, 2020

By DICK HUGES/Oregon Capital Bureau Reopening of Oregon businesses will occur “gradually, carefully and incrementally,” Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday, but she refused to say when that might happen. “It will not be easy. It will take longer than we want,” she said. Brown and health officials held a press conference to announce her framework “for restarting business and public

Oregon announces it will work with Washington and California on when and how to reopen economies

April 13, 2020

By DICK HUGHES/Oregon Capital Bureau Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday that she will work with the governors of Washington and California on when to reopen their states’ economies. “We are announcing that California, Oregon and Washington have agreed to work together on a shared approach for reopening our economies – one that identifies clear indicators for communities to restart

Oregon Health Authority’s Monday, April 13 coronavirus report

April 13, 2020

Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 57 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 53, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority also reported 57 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the state total to 1,584. The new COVID-19

Deputies arrest Corvallis man after attempt to steal outdoor furniture in Yachats

April 13, 2020

Alert neighbors on Yachats Ocean Road led to the arrest Sunday of a 42-year-old Corvallis man on accusations he was trying to make off with outdoor furniture, who then fought with police as they tried to arrest him. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said they got a report at 2:42 p.m. Sunday about an unknown man trespassing at a private

Native story of three sisters offers a view into these troubled times

April 12, 2020

I am an elder of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz and a native storyteller. In these uncertain times a story comes to mind that is pertinent to our situation around the world. Three Sisters: Once there were three sisters walking by a river. All at once they noticed something very strange and upsetting. In the river there were babies floating

Oregon Health Authority’s Sunday, April 12 coronavirus report

April 12, 2020

Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 80 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND, Ore.— COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 51 to 52, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Sunday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 80 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Sunday bringing the state total to 1,527. The

Oregon Health Authority’s Saturday, April 11 coronavirus report

April 11, 2020

Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 76 new COVID-19 cases PORTLAND — COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 48 to 51, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Saturday. Oregon Health Authority also reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. Saturday bringing the state total to 1,447. The

Gamba would be progressive voice in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

April 10, 2020

To the editor: Given the massive disruptions these days, it would be easy to forget that this is an election year. While it may feel like we are currently in a state of isolation-limbo, the Oregon primary election May 19 is looming. Covid-19 has brought many issues into focus, including the importance of effective leadership by our elected officials. This

Oregon State Police release name of victim, officers in April 2 Lincoln City shooting

April 10, 2020

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, at approximately 10:13PM, Officers from the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) contacted a man near the Rite Aid store in Lincoln City regarding a criminal trespassing investigation. During the course of the contact the man, identified as David A. Xanatos, 40, of Payette Idaho, was shot by police after producing a knife and rapidly advancing