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La Grande students and parents rally against masks in school

LA GRANDE — Dozens of parents and La Grande students of varying ages rallied outside of La Grande…

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Peak has passed, but pandemic not over

SALEM — Oregon has passed the crest of the ultra-contagious omicron wave of COVID-19, but still faces a…

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OHA reports 20 new COVID-19 cases in Union County

SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority released its daily COVID-19 update on Thursday, Feb. 10, revealing 20 new…

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Local support appears strong for OHA decision to end mask mandate

LA GRANDE — Oregonians now know how many more days they’ll be required to wear masks in indoor…

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OHA reports 15 new COVID-19 cases in Union County

SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority released its daily COVID-19 report on Wednesday, Feb. 9, revealing 15 new…

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OHA reports 34 new COVID-19 cases in Union County

SALEM – The Oregon Health Authority released its daily COVID-19 update on Tuesday, Feb. 8, revealing 34 new…

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Eastern Oregon University relies on campus-wide effort to endure COVID-19 pandemic

LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University’s all-hands-on-deck approach is getting the school through the COVID-19 pandemic. The La…

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Oregon Health Authority to lift indoor mask mandate by end of March

SALEM — Citing a projected drop in hospitalizations next month, Oregon health officials have announced an end to…

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Shorter quarantines, flexibility for kids who’ve had COVID-19, under Oregon’s latest guidance

SALEM — Oregon’s Early Learning Division has adopted new guidance for child care facilities following updates from the…

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When permanent is not permanent — New status of OHA school mask rule is not what it may seem to be

LA GRANDE — The Oregon Health Authority’s adoption of permanent rules last month requiring masks to be worn…

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