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Union County adds 15 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 30 Wednesday, OHA reports

SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority reported 15 new COVID-19 cases in Union County on Tuesday, Aug. 24,…

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La Grande cancels season-opening contest with Pendleton

LA GRANDE — The Pendleton football team’s season opener Sept. 2, at La Grande has been canceled because…

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Redistricting ‘road show’ hearings will be held virtually because of COVID-19

SALEM — Political redistricting hearings around the state next month have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, legislative…

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Oregon to require masks outdoors in crowded public places

SALEM — Gov. Kate Brown has expanded a mandatory mask order to include large outdoor gatherings as well…

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Oregon’s Alpenfest, Juniper Jam canceled due to COVID-19

JOSEPH — For the second year in a row, Oregon’s Alpenfest has been canceled due to the coronavirus…

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Where you live has a dramatic effect on your risk of exposure to COVID-19, according to a mathematical model

LA GRANDE — Where you live has a significant impact on your likelihood of contracting COVID-19, according to…

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Local educators weigh in on vaccine mandate

UNION COUNTY — The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for educators Gov. Kate Brown issued Thursday, Aug. 19, due to…

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Union County reports 78 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend

LA GRANDE — Union County had 78 new cases of COVID-19 that came in over the weekend, the…

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Former school board members weigh in mask issue

UNION COUNTY — Five former members of school boards in Union County have differing views on Gov. Kate…

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Teachers, health care workers required to get COVID-19 vaccination, Brown orders

SALEM — Facing a sharp surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to swamp Oregon hospitals, Gov. Kate Brown…

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