Saturday, November 16, 2024

Multnomah County law enforcement exempt from vaccine mandate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials from Oregon's most populous county — Multnomah — joined
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multnomah County law enforcement exempt from vaccine mandate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials from Oregon's most populous county — Multnomah — joined
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multnomah County law enforcement exempt from vaccine mandate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials from Oregon's most populous county — Multnomah — joined
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland vote on banning city business with Texas delayed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland, Oregon, City Council vote on a draft emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions was postponed on Wednesday until next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Multnomah County law enforcement exempt from vaccine mandate

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials from Oregon's most populous county — Multnomah — joined
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland vote on banning city business with Texas delayed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland, Oregon, City Council vote on a draft emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions was postponed on Wednesday until next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland vote on banning city business with Texas delayed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland, Oregon, City Council vote on a draft emergency resolution that would ban the purchase of goods and services from Texas in response to a new law there prohibiting most abortions was postponed on Wednesday until next week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon starts wrestling over new congressional district

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With Oregon getting an additional congressional seat based on population growth, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers on Friday presented dueling visions on where that new district should be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon starts wrestling over new congressional district

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With Oregon getting an additional congressional seat based on population growth, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers on Friday presented dueling visions on where that new district should be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon starts wrestling over new congressional district

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With Oregon getting an additional congressional seat based on population growth, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers on Friday presented dueling visions on where that new district should be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon starts wrestling over new congressional district

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With Oregon getting an additional congressional seat based on population growth, Republican and Democratic state lawmakers on Friday presented dueling visions on where that new district should be.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon county asks for morgue truck as COVID fatalities rise

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Noting that the COVID delta variant “is spreading like wildfire among the unvaccinated in our community," the leaders of an Oregon coastal county said Friday they no longer have capacity to store the bodies of those who have died and are asking the state for a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland residents felt 'abandoned' by police during clash

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For nearly 30 minutes, armed protesters from opposing groups — the far-right Proud Boys and far-left antifascists — clashed last weekend in the streets, business parking lots and school grounds of a diverse neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon county asks for morgue truck as COVID fatalities rise

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Noting that the COVID delta variant “is spreading like wildfire among the unvaccinated in our community," the leaders of an Oregon coastal county said Friday they no longer have capacity to store the bodies of those who have died and are asking the state for a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland residents felt 'abandoned' by police during clash

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For nearly 30 minutes, armed protesters from opposing groups — the far-right Proud Boys and far-left antifascists — clashed last weekend in the streets, business parking lots and school grounds of a diverse neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon county asks for morgue truck as COVID fatalities rise

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Noting that the COVID delta variant “is spreading like wildfire among the unvaccinated in our community," the leaders of an Oregon coastal county said Friday they no longer have capacity to store the bodies of those who have died and are asking the state for a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland residents felt 'abandoned' by police during clash

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For nearly 30 minutes, armed protesters from opposing groups — the far-right Proud Boys and far-left antifascists — clashed last weekend in the streets, business parking lots and school grounds of a diverse neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon county asks for morgue truck as COVID fatalities rise

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Noting that the COVID delta variant “is spreading like wildfire among the unvaccinated in our community," the leaders of an Oregon coastal county said Friday they no longer have capacity to store the bodies of those who have died and are asking the state for a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Portland residents felt 'abandoned' by police during clash

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For nearly 30 minutes, armed protesters from opposing groups — the far-right Proud Boys and far-left antifascists — clashed last weekend in the streets, business parking lots and school grounds of a diverse neighborhood in northeast Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Masks to be required in Oregon's outdoor public settings

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Masks to be required in Oregon's outdoor public settings

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Masks to be required in Oregon's outdoor public settings

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon, regardless of vaccination status, will once again be required to wear masks in most public outdoor settings — including large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible — beginning Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parents get coached on how to escape mask and vaccine rules

ALSEA, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school superintendent is telling parents they can get their children out of wearing masks by citing federal disability law. A pastor at a California megachurch is offering religious exemptions for anyone morally conflicted over vaccine requirements.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parents get coached on how to escape mask and vaccine rules

ALSEA, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school superintendent is telling parents they can get their children out of wearing masks by citing federal disability law. A pastor at a California megachurch is offering religious exemptions for anyone morally conflicted over vaccine requirements.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parents get coached on how to escape mask and vaccine rules

ALSEA, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school superintendent is telling parents they can get their children out of wearing masks by citing federal disability law. A pastor at a California megachurch is offering religious exemptions for anyone morally conflicted over vaccine requirements.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday that Oregon is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include all teachers, educators, support staff and volunteers in K-12 schools.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Parents get coached on how to escape mask and vaccine rules

ALSEA, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon school superintendent is telling parents they can get their children out of wearing masks by citing federal disability law. A pastor at a California megachurch is offering religious exemptions for anyone morally conflicted over vaccine requirements.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday that Oregon is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include all teachers, educators, support staff and volunteers in K-12 schools.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

As COVID-19 surges, 93% of Oregon's hospital beds are full

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon's health system continues to be clobbered by the state's worst COVID-19 surge, officials reported on Tuesday that 93% of the state's hospital beds for adults and 90% of the intensive care unit beds are full.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday that Oregon is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include all teachers, educators, support staff and volunteers in K-12 schools.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Oregon requires COVID-19 vaccination for teachers, staff

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday that Oregon is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine requirement to include all teachers, educators, support staff and volunteers in K-12 schools.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

As COVID-19 surges, 93% of Oregon's hospital beds are full

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon's health system continues to be clobbered by the state's worst COVID-19 surge, officials reported on Tuesday that 93% of the state's hospital beds for adults and 90% of the intensive care unit beds are full.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As COVID-19 surges, 93% of Oregon's hospital beds are full

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon's health system continues to be clobbered by the state's worst COVID-19 surge, officials reported on Tuesday that 93% of the state's hospital beds for adults and 90% of the intensive care unit beds are full.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

As COVID-19 surges, 93% of Oregon's hospital beds are full

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon's health system continues to be clobbered by the state's worst COVID-19 surge, officials reported on Tuesday that 93% of the state's hospital beds for adults and 90% of the intensive care unit beds are full.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

COVID: Oregon governor warns hospitals could be overwhelmed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

COVID: Oregon governor warns hospitals could be overwhelmed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's most populous county issues indoor mask requirement

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state's most populous county announced on Monday they are reimplementing an indoor mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

COVID: Oregon governor warns hospitals could be overwhelmed

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

COVID: Oregon issues mask mandate, warns of hospital surge

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced a statewide indoor mask requirement in Oregon as coronavirus hospitalizations and cases reach record high numbers in the state and health care systems are overwhelmed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's most populous county issues indoor mask requirement

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state's most populous county announced on Monday they are reimplementing an indoor mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's most populous county issues indoor mask requirement

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state's most populous county announced on Monday they are reimplementing an indoor mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's most populous county issues indoor mask requirement

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 cases in Oregon surge and hospitals fill up, officials in the state's most populous county announced on Monday they are reimplementing an indoor mask mandate.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

People struggled to tap resources during Northwest heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon struggled to get rides to cooling centers during the recent heat wave that is believed to have killed hundreds across the Pacific Northwest, officials said Monday, and staffing shortages prevented callers from reaching operators at an information line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

People struggled to tap resources during Northwest heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon struggled to get rides to cooling centers during the recent heat wave that is believed to have killed hundreds across the Pacific Northwest, officials said Monday, and staffing shortages prevented callers from reaching operators at an information line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

People struggled to tap resources during Northwest heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon struggled to get rides to cooling centers during the recent heat wave that is believed to have killed hundreds across the Pacific Northwest, officials said Monday, and staffing shortages prevented callers from reaching operators at an information line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

People struggled to tap resources during Northwest heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — People in Oregon struggled to get rides to cooling centers during the recent heat wave that is believed to have killed hundreds across the Pacific Northwest, officials said Monday, and staffing shortages prevented callers from reaching operators at an information line.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Latest reopenings mark return to business in mainland US

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon and Washington on Wednesday lifted most of their COVID-19 restrictions to become two of the last states to broadly ease virus orders put in place in the very first days of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Latest reopenings mark return to business in mainland US

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon and Washington on Wednesday lifted most of their COVID-19 restrictions to become two of the last states to broadly ease virus orders put in place in the very first days of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Latest reopenings mark return to business in mainland US

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon and Washington on Wednesday lifted most of their COVID-19 restrictions to become two of the last states to broadly ease virus orders put in place in the very first days of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Northwest US faces hottest day of intense heat wave

SEATTLE (AP) — The hottest day of an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest on Monday, with temperatures obliterating records that had been set just the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Northwest US faces hottest day of intense heat wave

SEATTLE (AP) — The hottest day of an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest on Monday, with temperatures obliterating records that had been set just the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Northwest US faces hottest day of intense heat wave

SEATTLE (AP) — The hottest day of an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest on Monday, with temperatures obliterating records that had been set just the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Northwest US braces for hottest day of intense heat wave

SEATTLE (AP) — The hottest day of an unprecedented and dangerous heat wave scorched the Pacific Northwest on Monday, with temperatures expected to obliterate records that had been set just the day before.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

After tumultuous year, can Portland make a comeback?

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After tumultuous year, can Portland make a comeback?

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Officers resign from Portland, Oregon, protest response unit

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A team of 50 police officers who serve on a specialized crowd-control unit in Oregon and respond to Portland's ongoing, often violent protests have resigned en masse after a team member was indicted on criminal charges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After tumultuous year, can Portland make a comeback?

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After tumultuous year, can Portland make a comeback?

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

After year of unrest, Portland strives to repair reputation

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Portland, scarred by unrest and violence, tries to come back

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland's Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes, crystal necklaces, tie dye dresses and clay mugs.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's eviction moratorium to expire at the end of June

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state's mortgage foreclosure moratorium through September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's eviction moratorium to expire at the end of June

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state's mortgage foreclosure moratorium through September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Oregon's eviction moratorium to expire at the end of June

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state's mortgage foreclosure moratorium through September.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vaccinated section opening for Portland Trail Blazers' games

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their run in the NBA Western Conference Playoff, Gov. Kate Brown announced on Monday that the Moda Center will debut vaccinated sections this week with increased capacity and fewer physical distancing restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vaccinated section opening for Portland Trail Blazers' games

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their run in the NBA Western Conference Playoff, Gov. Kate Brown announced on Monday that the Moda Center will debut vaccinated sections this week with increased capacity and fewer physical distancing restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Vaccinated section opening for Portland Trail Blazers' games

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their run in the NBA Western Conference Playoff, Gov. Kate Brown announced on Monday that the Moda Center will debut vaccinated sections this week with increased capacity and fewer physical distancing restrictions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Shooting highlights lack of body cams among Portland police

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two police officers raised their weapons while sheltering behind a tree in a Portland park. They yelled at a homeless man to put up his hands. Moments later, two shots rang out. The man collapsed onto the grassy field.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers vote to expedite emergency shelter process

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lack of adequate shelter beds has long plagued Oregon. It was recently estimated that 10,000 people in the state sleep outside on any given night — a number that has likely increased during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon extends COVID workplace mask rule indefinitely

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon adopted a controversial rule on Tuesday that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements for all businesses in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers vote to expedite emergency shelter process

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lack of adequate shelter beds has long plagued Oregon. It was recently estimated that 10,000 people in the state sleep outside on any given night — a number that has likely increased during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers vote to expedite emergency shelter process

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lack of adequate shelter beds has long plagued Oregon. It was recently estimated that 10,000 people in the state sleep outside on any given night — a number that has likely increased during the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon’s steady growth lands it an additional US House seat

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Steady population growth, driven by newcomers streaming in from other states, is giving Oregon greater national political clout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon’s steady growth lands it an additional US House seat

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Steady population growth, driven by newcomers streaming in from other states, is giving Oregon greater national political clout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon’s steady growth lands it an additional US House seat

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Steady population growth, driven by newcomers streaming in from other states, is giving Oregon greater national political clout.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Oregon House passes bill extending homeless camp notice

The Oregon House on Monday approved a bill that would extend the notice period to homeless individuals before local government agency’s remove an encampment from 24 hours to 72 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon House passes bill extending homeless camp notice

The Oregon House on Monday approved a bill that would extend the notice period to homeless individuals before local government agency’s remove an encampment from 24 hours to 72 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set fires during demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, caused significant damage, and authorities urged downtown businesses to review security video to help police apprehend more rioters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon House passes bill extending homeless camp notice

The Oregon House on Monday approved a bill that would extend the notice period to homeless individuals before local government agency’s remove an encampment from 24 hours to 72 hours.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, said Saturday they arrested four people after declaring a riot Friday night when protesters smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set multiple fires during demonstrations that started after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set fires during demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, caused significant damage, and authorities urged downtown businesses to review security video to help police apprehend more rioters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, said Saturday they arrested four people after declaring a riot Friday night when protesters smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set multiple fires during demonstrations that started after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set fires during demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, caused significant damage, and authorities urged downtown businesses to review security video to help police apprehend more rioters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Police ask for help identifying Portland, Oregon, rioters

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters who smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set fires during demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, caused significant damage, and authorities urged downtown businesses to review security video to help police apprehend more rioters.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Riot declared in Portland protests after police kill man

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, said Saturday they arrested four people after declaring a riot Friday night when protesters smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set multiple fires during demonstrations that started after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Riot declared after police kill man in Oregon protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, said Saturday they arrested four people after declaring a riot Friday night when protesters smashed windows, burglarized businesses and set multiple fires during demonstrations that started after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

As mask mandates end, Oregon bucks trend with permanent rule

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Riot declared after windows smashed in Portland protests

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Police in Portland, Oregon, declared a riot Friday night after authorities said protesters smashed windows and burglarized businesses during demonstrations that started earlier in the day after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Angry crowd gathers near fatal police shooting in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An angry crowd gathered in a park in Portland, Oregon, Friday after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Angry crowd gathers near fatal police shooting in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An angry crowd gathered in a park in Portland, Oregon, Friday after police fatally shot a man while responding to reports of a person with a gun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been cancelled due to multiple COVID-19 cases, but Republicans continue to use a stalling tactic that Democrats say is putting lawmakers' health at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been cancelled due to multiple COVID-19 cases, but Republicans continue to use a stalling tactic that Democrats say is putting lawmakers' health at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been cancelled due to multiple COVID-19 cases, but Republicans continue to use a stalling tactic that Democrats say is putting lawmakers' health at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Senate votes in favor of bill banning guns in Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill banning guns at the Capitol and other state facilities and letting cities, counties, schools and commercial airports decide whether to allow people carrying licensed, concealed handguns into their buildings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Senate votes in favor of bill banning guns in Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill banning guns at the Capitol and other state facilities and letting cities, counties, schools and commercial airports decide whether to allow people carrying licensed, concealed handguns into their buildings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Senate votes in favor of bill banning guns in Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill banning guns at the Capitol and other state facilities and letting cities, counties, schools and commercial airports decide whether to allow people carrying licensed, concealed handguns into their buildings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Senate votes in favor of bill banning guns in Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill banning guns at the Capitol and other state facilities and letting cities, counties, schools and commercial airports decide whether to allow people carrying licensed, concealed handguns into their buildings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon won't say how much it has lost to unemployment fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials continue to refuse to publicly disclose how much money the state has lost to unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic, despite the fact that neighboring states Washington and California have reported huge sums of money wrongly paid after their systems were targeted by sophisticated …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon won't say how much it has lost to unemployment fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials continue to refuse to publicly disclose how much money the state has lost to unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic, despite the fact that neighboring states Washington and California have reported huge sums of money wrongly paid after their systems were targeted by sophisticated …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Legislature halts sessions after positive virus test

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Floor sessions in the Oregon Capitol were cancelled for the rest of the day Monday and all day Tuesday after lawmakers learned that “someone who was interacting on the House floor last week” has tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Oregon won't say how much it has lost to unemployment fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials continue to refuse to publicly disclose how much money the state has lost to unemployment insurance fraud during the pandemic, despite the fact that neighboring states Washington and California have reported huge sums of money wrongly paid after their systems were targeted by sophisticated …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Under new program, some Oregon centers can vaccinate anyone

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon made national headlines when it placed teachers ahead of its oldest residents in the line for a scarce supply of COVID-19 vaccine and then again when a committee advising the governor on vaccine equity flirted with making race a determinant for when a person could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Gov. not changing vaccine eligibility timeline yet

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials announced Friday that, while President Joe Biden’s pledge to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 is welcome news, the eligibility timeline in the state will not change until weekly shipment allocations increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Under new program, some Oregon centers can vaccinate anyone

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon made national headlines when it placed teachers ahead of its oldest residents in the line for a scarce supply of COVID-19 vaccine and then again when a committee advising the governor on vaccine equity flirted with making race a determinant for when a person could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Gov. not changing vaccine eligibility timeline yet

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials announced Friday that, while President Joe Biden’s pledge to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 is welcome news, the eligibility timeline in the state will not change until weekly shipment allocations increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Under new program, some Oregon centers can vaccinate anyone

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon made national headlines when it placed teachers ahead of its oldest residents in the line for a scarce supply of COVID-19 vaccine and then again when a committee advising the governor on vaccine equity flirted with making race a determinant for when a person could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Gov. not changing vaccine eligibility timeline yet

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials announced Friday that, while President Joe Biden’s pledge to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 is welcome news, the eligibility timeline in the state will not change until weekly shipment allocations increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Oregon Gov. not changing vaccine eligibility timeline yet

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials announced Friday that, while President Joe Biden’s pledge to make all adults eligible for vaccines by May 1 is welcome news, the eligibility timeline in the state will not change until weekly shipment allocations increase.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Under new program, some Oregon centers can vaccinate anyone

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon made national headlines when it placed teachers ahead of its oldest residents in the line for a scarce supply of COVID-19 vaccine and then again when a committee advising the governor on vaccine equity flirted with making race a determinant for when a person could …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As violence surges, some question Portland axing police unit

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As violence surges, some question Portland axing police unit

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

As violence surges, some question Portland axing police unit

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Elmer Yarborough got a terrifying call from his sister: She wept as she told him two of his nephews may have been shot in broad daylight as they left a bar in Portland, Oregon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cities and counties in Oregon aiming to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public property may soon face a barrier under a proposed bill introduced by state lawmakers earlier this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cities and counties in Oregon aiming to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public property may soon face a barrier under a proposed bill introduced by state lawmakers earlier this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cities and counties in Oregon aiming to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public property may soon face a barrier under a proposed bill introduced by state lawmakers earlier this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats urge investigation into removal of owl protections

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Eight Democratic lawmakers called Tuesday for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to remove critical habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats urge investigation into removal of owl protections

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Eight Democratic lawmakers called Tuesday for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to remove critical habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Democrats urge investigation into removal of owl protections

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Eight Democratic lawmakers called Tuesday for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to remove critical habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted owl in the Pacific Northwest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Who goes first? Vaccine rollout forces stark moral choices

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 surged, retired attorney Susan Crowley did some simple math and discovered a chilling fact: people over 60 made up 91% of coronavirus deaths in Oregon. So the 75-year-old was shocked when the state started vaccinating teachers this week before senior citizens in a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Report: Portland mayor pepper-sprayed man who confronted him

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler pepper-sprayed a man who confronted him and a former mayor as they left a restaurant Sunday evening, according to a police report.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Who goes first? Vaccine rollout forces stark moral choices

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 surged, retired attorney Susan Crowley did some simple math and discovered a chilling fact: people over 60 made up 91% of coronavirus deaths in Oregon. So the 75-year-old was shocked when the state started vaccinating teachers this week before senior citizens in a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Who goes first? Vaccine rollout forces stark moral choices

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — As COVID-19 surged, retired attorney Susan Crowley did some simple math and discovered a chilling fact: people over 60 made up 91% of coronavirus deaths in Oregon. So the 75-year-old was shocked when the state started vaccinating teachers this week before senior citizens in a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Report: Portland mayor pepper-sprayed man who confronted him

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler pepper-sprayed a man who confronted him and a former mayor as they left a restaurant Sunday evening, according to a police report.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Report: Portland mayor pepper-sprayed man who confronted him

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler pepper-sprayed a man who confronted him and a former mayor as they left a restaurant Sunday evening, according to a police report.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Portland, Oregon, mayor decries ongoing protest violence

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler said Monday the ongoing criminal destruction and violence occurring in his city, which has been the epicenter of protests against racial injustice for eight months, is “unacceptable.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Portland, Oregon, mayor decries 'far-left' violence

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler said Monday the ongoing criminal destruction and violence occurring in his city, which has been the epicenter of protests against racial injustice for eight months, is “unacceptable.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmaker faces outcry after state Capitol breach

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sixteen days before the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and nearly 2,900 miles away, an eerily similar incident occurred at the Oregon Capitol when 50 protesters breached the building — where lawmakers were working — and clashed with law enforcement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmaker faces outcry after state Capitol breach

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sixteen days before the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and nearly 2,900 miles away, an eerily similar incident occurred at the Oregon Capitol when 50 protesters breached the building — where lawmakers were working — and clashed with law enforcement.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Several dozen protesters gathered Sunday afternoon outside Washington state's Capitol building, which is surrounded by temporary fencing and National Guard members.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Protesters gather outside Capitol in Olympia, Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Several dozen protesters gathered Sunday afternoon outside Washington state's Capitol building, which is surrounded by temporary fencing and National Guard members.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Republican lawmaker let protesters into Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Republican state representative let protesters into the Oregon Capitol building, which was closed to the public, during a December special legislative session where demonstrations outside turned violent, the Speaker of the House said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Republican lawmaker let protesters into Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Republican state representative let protesters into the Oregon Capitol building, which was closed to the public, during a December special legislative session where demonstrations outside turned violent, the Speaker of the House said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Republican lawmaker let protesters into Capitol

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Republican state representative let protesters into the Oregon Capitol building, which was closed to the public, during a December special legislative session where demonstrations outside turned violent, the Speaker of the House said Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon officials present plan to vaccinate more people

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials had a goal of administering 100,000 coronavirus vaccines by the end of 2020, but as of Tuesday had only administered 51,283.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon officials present plan to vaccinate more people

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials had a goal of administering 100,000 coronavirus vaccines by the end of 2020, but as of Tuesday had only administered 51,283.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon officials present plan to vaccinate more people

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials had a goal of administering 100,000 coronavirus vaccines by the end of 2020, but as of Tuesday had only administered 51,283.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Five Oregon counties moved from 'Extreme' to 'High' risk

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five Oregon counties will be upgraded from Extreme Risk to High Risk levels, based on the area's current COVID-19 data, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Five Oregon counties moved from 'Extreme' to 'High' risk

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five Oregon counties will be upgraded from Extreme Risk to High Risk levels, based on the area's current COVID-19 data, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Five Oregon counties moved from 'Extreme' to 'High' risk

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Five Oregon counties will be upgraded from Extreme Risk to High Risk levels, based on the area's current COVID-19 data, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov. eases virus school restrictions, urges February reopen

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has set a target date of Feb. 15, 2021, for when more Oregon students, especially elementary level, will return to in-person learning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Gov. eases virus school restrictions, urges February reopen

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown has set a target date of Feb. 15, 2021, for when more Oregon students, especially elementary level, will return to in-person learning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise inside and outside of Oregon's Capitol

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday as far-right protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions attempted to force their way in during a one-day special legislative session, with some demonstrators toting guns and others attacking authorities with bear spray.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Week of successes in Oregon brings hope during pandemic

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For most of the year Oregonians have faced challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday people finally caught a glimpse of the "light at the end of this long tunnel."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Week of successes in Oregon brings hope during pandemic

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For most of the year Oregonians have faced challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday people finally caught a glimpse of the "light at the end of this long tunnel."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building Monday they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of the struggles ignited by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise inside and outside of Oregon's Capitol

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday as far-right protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions attempted to force their way in during a one-day special legislative session, with some demonstrators toting guns and others attacking authorities with bear spray.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tensions rise inside and outside of Oregon's Capitol

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday as far-right protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions attempted to force their way in during a one-day special legislative session, with some demonstrators toting guns and others attacking authorities with bear spray.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers return for 3rd special session in pandemic

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers are gathering in Salem to consider measures that would provide $800 million in relief to people struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic and this summer's massive wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building Monday they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of the struggles ignited by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building Monday they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of the struggles ignited by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States grapple with next steps on evictions as crisis grows

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Bowser looked somber as he sat in his cramped Oregon apartment, worried whether he, his pregnant girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter would have a roof over their heads in the new year. It may well depend on state lawmakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States grapple with next steps on evictions as crisis grows

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Bowser looked somber as he sat in his cramped Oregon apartment, worried whether he, his pregnant girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter would have a roof over their heads in the new year. It may well depend on state lawmakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

States grapple with next steps on evictions as crisis grows

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ryan Bowser looked somber as he sat in his cramped Oregon apartment, worried whether he, his pregnant girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter would have a roof over their heads in the new year. It may well depend on state lawmakers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown calling Oregon lawmakers back for special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown is calling Oregon lawmakers back to the Capitol for a one-day special session, asking them to approve hundreds of millions of dollars to aid people and communities struggling with the pandemic and the effect of this summer's devastating wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown calling Oregon lawmakers back for special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown is calling Oregon lawmakers back to the Capitol for a one-day special session, asking them to approve hundreds of millions of dollars to aid people and communities struggling with the pandemic and the effect of this summer's devastating wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown calling lawmakers back for special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown is calling Oregon lawmakers back to the Capitol for a one-day special session, asking them to approve hundreds of millions of dollars to aid people and communities struggling with the pandemic and the effect of this summer's devastating wildfires.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Portland barricades still up in anti-gentrification protest

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Makeshift barricades erected by anti-gentrification protesters in Oregon's largest city were still up on Wednesday, a day after Portland police arrested about a dozen people amid clashes over the eviction of a family from a home.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Portland police and protestors clash in broad daylight

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters outraged with the arrests of seven people at a home where a family was removed in September hurled rocks at officers, sprayed a fire extinguisher at them and damaged police vehicles on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Portland police and protestors clash in broad daylight

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters outraged with the arrests of seven people at a home where a family was removed in September hurled rocks at officers, sprayed a fire extinguisher at them and damaged police vehicles on Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon reaches new record of daily COVID-19 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon reached a new record number for reported daily COVID-19 cases and deaths Friday, lawmakers, advocates and others called on Gov. Kate Brown to declare a special legislative session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Our kids are the sacrifices': Parents push schools to open

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) — The activism of Jennifer Dale began when she watched her third grade daughter struggle with distance learning, kicking and screaming through her online classes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon reaches new record of daily COVID-19 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon reached a new record number for reported daily COVID-19 cases and deaths Friday, lawmakers, advocates and others called on Gov. Kate Brown to declare a special legislative session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon reaches new record of daily COVID-19 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon reached a new record number for reported daily COVID-19 cases and deaths Friday, lawmakers, advocates and others called on Gov. Kate Brown to declare a special legislative session.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

COVID-19 outbreak at employment department slows operations

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An 11-person COVID-19 outbreak at the Wilsonville office of the Oregon Employment Department will likely cause further delays in handling claims, officials said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

COVID-19 outbreak at employment department slows operations

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An 11-person COVID-19 outbreak at the Wilsonville office of the Oregon Employment Department will likely cause further delays in handling claims, officials said.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown releases budget proposal as state deals with crises

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a year where Oregon has weathered a global pandemic that has killed more than 900 residents, forest fires that ravaged 1 million acres and ongoing protests in the state's largest city, Gov. Kate Brown’s budget proposal attempts to mitigate the effects of the turmoil.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brown releases budget proposal as state deals with crises

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In a year where Oregon has weathered a global pandemic that has killed more than 900 residents, forest fires that ravaged 1 million acres and ongoing protests in the state's largest city, Gov. Kate Brown’s budget proposal attempts to mitigate the effects of the turmoil.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon health officials warn of consequences of Thanksgiving

Health officials in the Portland metro-area issued a final plea to Oregonians Tuesday asking them to celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly — at home and with no more than six people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon health officials warn of consequences of Thanksgiving

Health officials in the Portland metro-area issued a final plea to Oregonians Tuesday asking them to celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly — at home and with no more than six people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon health officials warn of consequences of Thanksgiving

Health officials in the Portland metro-area issued a final plea to Oregonians Tuesday asking them to celebrate Thanksgiving responsibly — at home and with no more than six people.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Oregon records highest daily COVID-19 case count - 1,225

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported three grim COVID-19 record high's Thursday, the state's largest daily number of confirmed cases, most daily deaths and people hospitalized for the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon records highest daily COVID-19 case count - 1,225

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported three grim COVID-19 record high's Thursday, the state's largest daily number of confirmed cases, most daily deaths and people hospitalized for the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — House Speaker Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for a special legislative session so lawmakers can allocate additional funds to help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — House Speaker Tina Kotek on Wednesday called for a special legislative session so lawmakers can allocate additional funds to help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In March life in Oregon, and across the country, came to a screeching halt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — In March life in Oregon, and across the country, came to a screeching halt.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide "freeze"

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze" which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats won't reach 2/3rd supermajority in Legislature

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers will fall short of winning enough state legislative seats to prevent Republicans from staging walkouts that have halted action at the Capitol in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide "freeze"

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze" which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announces 14-day statewide "freeze"

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide two-week “freeze" which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats won't reach 2/3rd supermajority in Legislature

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers will fall short of winning enough state legislative seats to prevent Republicans from staging walkouts that have halted action at the Capitol in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrats won't reach 2/3rd supermajority in Legislature

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic lawmakers will fall short of winning enough state legislative seats to prevent Republicans from staging walkouts that have halted action at the Capitol in recent years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon health officials warn about nearing hospital capacity

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon health officials warned Tuesday of the capacity challenges facing hospitals as COVID-19 case counts continue to spike in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon health officials warn about nearing hospital capacity

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon health officials warned Tuesday of the capacity challenges facing hospitals as COVID-19 case counts continue to spike in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon reports 723 new COVID-19 cases Monday

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,585 coronavirus cases between Saturday and Monday, a three-day total that surpasses most weekly case counts from August, September and October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon reports 723 new COVID-19 cases Monday

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 2,585 coronavirus cases between Saturday and Monday, a three-day total that surpasses most weekly case counts from August, September and October.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon officials announce new COVID-19 restrictions

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Following a record-breaking day of COVID-19 cases in Oregon, officials on Friday announced new restrictions that will be implemented in at least five of the state's counties as part of a two-week pause on social activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon officials announce new COVID-19 restrictions

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Following a record-breaking day of COVID-19 cases in Oregon, officials on Friday announced new restrictions that will be implemented in at least five of the state's counties as part of a two-week pause on social activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon shatters daily COVID-19 case record with 805 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 805 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, shattering the state's previous daily record of 600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon officials announce new COVID-19 restrictions

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Following a record-breaking day of COVID-19 cases in Oregon, officials on Friday announced new restrictions that will be implemented in at least five of the state's counties as part of a two-week pause on social activities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon shatters daily COVID-19 case record with 805 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 805 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, shattering the state's previous daily record of 600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon shatters daily COVID-19 case record with 805 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 805 new confirmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, shattering the state's previous daily record of 600.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon reports nearly 600 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday there were 597 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon reports nearly 600 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday there were 597 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley wins US Senate reelection

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democrat U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has won the Oregon seat that he was first elected to in 2008.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley wins US Senate reelection

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democrat U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has won the Oregon seat that he was first elected to in 2008.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Merkley, Perkins face off in Oregon Senate race

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is running for reelection against Republican Jo Rae Perkins, who made national headlines this year for her support of the wide ranging and baseless QAnon internet conspiracy theory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon records 1,600 COVID-19 cases over weekend and Monday

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Over the span of three days — Saturday, Sunday and Monday — officials from the Oregon Health Authority have reported more than 1,600 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Merkley, Perkins face off in Oregon Senate race

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is running for reelection against Republican Jo Rae Perkins, who made national headlines this year for her support of the wide ranging and baseless QAnon internet conspiracy theory.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon records 1,600 COVID-19 cases over weekend and Monday

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Over the span of three days — Saturday, Sunday and Monday — officials from the Oregon Health Authority have reported more than 1,600 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

COVID-19: Oregon hospitals could reach capacity by December

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Last week Oregon health officials delivered a concerning message: If the state remains on the path it is now with increasing daily COVID-19 cases hospitals in Oregon could reach capacity by mid-December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

COVID-19: Oregon hospitals could reach capacity by December

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Last week Oregon health officials delivered a concerning message: If the state remains on the path it is now with increasing daily COVID-19 cases hospitals in Oregon could reach capacity by mid-December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

COVID-19: Oregon hospitals could reach capacity by December

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Last week Oregon health officials delivered a concerning message: If the state remains on the path it is now with increasing daily COVID-19 cases hospitals in Oregon could reach capacity by mid-December.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon announces new COVID metrics for school reopening

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials on Friday announced new COVID-19 metrics to determine when students can return to K-12 schools for in-person learning, with the aim of getting more children back into the classroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon announces new COVID metrics for school reopening

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials on Friday announced new COVID-19 metrics to determine when students can return to K-12 schools for in-person learning, with the aim of getting more children back into the classroom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than half of Oregon voters have cast ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With less than a week to go until Election Day, more than half of the registered voters in Oregon have already cast their ballots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than half of Oregon voters have cast ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With less than a week to go until Election Day, more than half of the registered voters in Oregon have already cast their ballots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than half of Oregon voters have cast ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — With less than a week to go until Election Day, more than half of the registered voters in Oregon have already cast their ballots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

550 new virus cases, Oregon's largest daily total to date

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, the state’s largest daily total since the the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than 16% of Oregonians have cast their ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Eric Sample, a spokesperson for the Multnomah County Elections Division, had two words to describe recent times: “Extremely busy."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Weekly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon decrease slightly

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that there was a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases in the state last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

550 new virus cases, Oregon's largest daily total to date

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, the state’s largest daily total since the the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

550 new virus cases, Oregon's largest daily total to date

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported 550 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Friday, the state’s largest daily total since the the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than 16% of Oregonians have cast their ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Eric Sample, a spokesperson for the Multnomah County Elections Division, had two words to describe recent times: “Extremely busy."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Weekly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon decrease slightly

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that there was a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases in the state last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Weekly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon decrease slightly

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday that there was a slight decrease in COVID-19 cases in the state last week.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

More than 16% of Oregonians have cast their ballots

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Eric Sample, a spokesperson for the Multnomah County Elections Division, had two words to describe recent times: “Extremely busy."
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon surpass 40,000

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Health officials say Oregon has surpassed 40,000 confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

First days of voting in Oregon brings large numbers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Ballots for the 2020 election began to be mailed to Oregonians last Wednesday, and so far more than 88,000 people have casted their vote, following suit with the nationwide early voting trends.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon mask requirements expanded as COVID cases rise

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As the total number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon nears 40,000 people, health officials announced Monday that face-covering requirements are once again being expanded to include all private and public work spaces, outdoor markets and colleges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon surpass 40,000

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Health officials say Oregon has surpassed 40,000 confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Oregon surpass 40,000

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Health officials say Oregon has surpassed 40,000 confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

First days of voting in Oregon brings large numbers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Ballots for the 2020 election began to be mailed to Oregonians last Wednesday, and so far more than 88,000 people have casted their vote, following suit with the nationwide early voting trends.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon mask requirements expanded as COVID cases rise

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As the total number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon nears 40,000 people, health officials announced Monday that face-covering requirements are once again being expanded to include all private and public work spaces, outdoor markets and colleges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

First days of voting in Oregon brings large numbers

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Ballots for the 2020 election began to be mailed to Oregonians last Wednesday, and so far more than 88,000 people have casted their vote, following suit with the nationwide early voting trends.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Oregon mask requirements expanded as COVID cases rise

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As the total number of COVID-19 cases in Oregon nears 40,000 people, health officials announced Monday that face-covering requirements are once again being expanded to include all private and public work spaces, outdoor markets and colleges.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tobacco tax and campaign contributions on Oregon's ballot

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on electronic cigarettes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Oregon reports 418 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The transmission rate of COVID-19 continues to increase as Oregon health officials announced an additional 418 new confirmed cases Friday and six additional deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Oregon reports 418 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The transmission rate of COVID-19 continues to increase as Oregon health officials announced an additional 418 new confirmed cases Friday and six additional deaths.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tobacco tax and campaign contributions on Oregon's ballot

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on electronic cigarettes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Tobacco tax and campaign contributions on Oregon's ballot

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two measures the Oregon Legislature placed on the Nov. 3 ballot for Oregonians to vote on include limiting campaign contributions and increasing tax on cigarettes, as well as creating a tax on electronic cigarettes.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Merkley favored against Perkins in Oregon Senate race

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will face off against Republican Jo Rae Perkins on November’s ballot in Oregon, with the incumbent a heavy favorite against an opponent with political views described by observers as “extreme.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Merkley favored against Perkins in Oregon Senate race

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will face off against Republican Jo Rae Perkins on November’s ballot in Oregon, with the incumbent a heavy favorite against an opponent with political views described by observers as “extreme.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Officials say Oregon's weekly case count has "plateaued"

Health officials say Oregon’s weekly case count has plateaued following statewide COVID-19 restrictions implemented during the last two months
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon reports 416 new coronavirus cases, 5 new deaths

State officials reported 416 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Oregon on Thursday
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Oregon reports 307 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The Oregon Health Authority reported 307 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the state Friday, as officials continue to urge residents to stay apart to slow community spread of the disease
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Masks outside part of new Oregon COVID-19 safety measures

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced two new statewide COVID-19 safety mandates — a ban on indoor social gatherings of more than 10 people and a requirement that people wear face coverings outside if they can not socially distance
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Officials: Oregon could reach 900 new COVID-19 cases a day

Oregon had a record 281 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, but officials predict that the increase may become much steeper during the next month, potentially reaching 900 new cases per day
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO