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Office of the State Fire Marshal Extends Rules Allowing for Self-Serve Gas to May 9, 2020
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is extending a temporary rule change that allows Oregon gas stations to provide self-service on a...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 24, 20202 min read


$8-million Available For Oregon Food Bank
Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregon will provide $8 million to the Oregon Food Bank, filling an urgent need for Oregon...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 19, 20202 min read


Fatal Crash on Hwy 18
On Saturday, April 18, 2020 at approximately 2:47 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Apr 18, 20201 min read


Fall Tags Reduced For Some Deer, Elk Hunts In Eastern Oregon
Tag numbers for some deer and elk hunts this fall have been reduced from the numbers shown in the 2020 Big Game Regulations. The...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 16, 20202 min read


Governor's Framework for Re-Opening Oregon
Governor Kate Brown today introduced her framework for Reopening Oregon: a plan to restart public life and business while maintaining...

Kiera Morgan
Apr 14, 20201 min read


Oregon Department Of Energy Provides Clarification On Temporary Suspension Of Self Serve Gas
Oregon’s COVID-19 Statewide Joint Information Center and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) are providing additional clarification...
PacificNorthWest News And Entertainment
Mar 29, 20201 min read


State Suspends Regulations Of Self-Serve At Gas Stations For Two Weeks
In response to the impacts of COVID-19 on Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal is suspending regulations over self-service stations...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 28, 20202 min read


State Parks Reminds That Parks Are Closed
Many of the state’s top federal, state, and local recreation areas are closed to all use following Governor Kate Brown’s Executive Order...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Record Claims For Unemployment
During the week of March 15, the Oregon Employment Department received more than 76,500 initial claims for Unemployment Insurance...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Federal And State Tax Deadlines Extended
At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue today announced an extension for Oregon tax filing and payment...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 26, 20203 min read


Rest Areas Open
ODOT rest areas along the interstates and state highways remain open during the COVID-19 public health emergency. “We have no plans to...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 25, 20202 min read


Studded Tires Allowed Until May 1
Vehicle owners in Oregon will not be required to remove studded tires until May 1. This change is in response to the current public...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 24, 20201 min read


State Day Use Park Closures Start Monday
At the direction of Governor Kate Brown, and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, the...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 22, 20202 min read


How Do You Discourage Tourism In A Tourism Town
By Kiera Morgan: The question has been asked how we discourage tourism in a tourism town? The cities in Lincoln County rely on tourism,...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 22, 20204 min read


Local Updates On Coronavirus
State Representative David Gomberg held a conference call to provide updates on what is happening locally and across the state with the...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 19, 20202 min read


Temporary Camping Closures Announced For Oregon State Parks, Forests, And Wildlife Areas
Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 19, 20202 min read


Schools Close Until April 28
Governor Kate Brown today announced an extension of Oregon’s statewide school closure to a total of six weeks, until April 28, and also...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 17, 20201 min read


Governor Announces New Rules To Protect From Covid 19
Governor Kate Brown announced new measures to flatten the curve of coronavirus transmission in Oregon, including new orders and guidance...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Governor Orders Schools To Close Through March 31
In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown today...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 13, 20202 min read


Event Cancellations Due To Coronavirus
On March 12, 2020, Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, issued Executive Order No. 20- 05 prohibiting large gatherings due to coronavirus...

Kiera Morgan
Mar 12, 20202 min read
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