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Local group organizes letter against county’s vaccine opposition

UNION COUNTY — A local group is pushing to have its voice heard in the wake of recent…

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OHA report shows 46 new COVID-19 cases in Union County over the weekend

SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority reported 3,286 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths…

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Forecast: Oregon won’t return to pre-spike COVID-19 levels until year end

SALEM — Longer-lasting severe infections and public weariness in maintaining pandemic safeguards will delay the end of the…

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SNAP recipients to see permanent increase of about $36 per person

SALEM — Oregonians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, previously called food stamps, now will see a permanent…

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Politicians flagged for virus misinformation

SALEM — A new Oregon advocacy group aims to counteract COVID-19 misinformation and is targeting a list of…

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Where are the workers: Local business say employee satisfaction is among keys to avoiding employment problems

HERMISTON — Not every company is feeling the employment pinch equally, according to some local construction companies and…

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OHA report shows one new COVID-19 death in Union County

SALEM — The Oregon Health Authority detailed 15 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in Union County…

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COVID cases still affecting area schools

UNION COUNTY — The La Grande and Imbler school districts continue to be the hardest hit in Union…

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State lacks rules for care-rationing at Oregon hospitals

SALEM — In August, staff at hospitals around Oregon began rationing scarce care among patients to an unprecedented…

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Retired educator is encouraging others to get vaccinated for COVID-19

LA GRANDE — Sharon Porter has a story to share. The inspiring tale touches upon her successful battle…

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