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 […]
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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 […]
Compromise in Oregon House breaks logjam over redistricting and movement of bills
By PETER WONG/Oregon Capital Bureau The Oregon House has broken its legislative logjam with each party making a concession. Minority Republicans gained a voice in shaping the redrawing of legislative […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Thursday, April 15: 733 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 44,971 vaccinations, 6 more deaths
Oregon reports 733 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths PORTLAND, Ore. — There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,455, […]
Oregon coronavirus report for Wednesday, April 14: 816 new cases, 6 in Lincoln County; 39,326 vaccinations, 3 more deaths
Oregon reports 816 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 2,449, […]