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Rent, fires, taxes and energy vie for votes as Legislature nears quitting time

SALEM — The Legislature issued an eviction order to itself on Monday, June 14, saying it had to…

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Oregon lawmakers propose new stimulus payments for essential workers

SALEM — Oregon lawmakers will consider a proposal to pay essential workers who stayed on the job through…

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After Oregon lifts them, mask requirements will be unlikely to return even in areas with coronavirus flare ups

SALEM — As Oregon counts down the days until Gov. Kate Brown lifts coronavirus restrictions, one of the…

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Brown confirms plan to lift mask mandate when Oregon hits vaccine benchmark

SALEM — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown confirmed her intention Friday, June 11, to lift the state’s mask mandate…

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Oregon might revamp vaccination lottery to spur more vaccinations

SALEM — The number of Oregonians getting vaccinated against COVID-19 has nose-dived since Gov. Kate Brown announced a…

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Eastern Oregon lawmakers ask state to end supplemental unemployment benefits

SALEM — Eastern Oregon lawmakers are calling for the state to end supplemental unemployment benefits to help out-of-work…

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Little risk level change as Oregon nears vaccination goal

SALEM — Most Oregonians will see no change this week to local COVID-19 risk level restrictions as 30…

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Oregon workplaces may soon operate with relaxed COVID-19 safety requirements

SALEM — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced plans on Friday, June 4, to lift mask mandates and physical…

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Brown sets June 21 target to end COVID-19 limits in Oregon

SALEM — Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted in as early as just over two weeks, Gov.…

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Local educators do not believe that pandemic has not had major impact on learning

UNION COUNTY — The jury is still out, but there is reason for optimism. This is the belief…

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