Projections: Oregon virus cases could reach 1,600 a day in August
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority's latest coronavirus projections predict that, based on the current rate of cases, the state will have 1,600 new confirmed infections a day by ...
Oregon expands virus mask order to children, lowers venue size, curbs bar curfews
[Updated with additional detail at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 22] SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that she is expanding the state's current COVID-19 mask order ...
Oregon and county COVID-19 cases continue to grow
Yamhill County Public Health reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and another 13 on Monday, bringing the county’s total to 241 cases. Oregon added 789 new cases of COVID-19 to its tally ...
Willamina preparing campus for school year
The Willamina School District has not settled on a 2020-21 plan for students and staff, but the campus is being prepared for their return, Superintendent Carrie Zimbrick reported at this month’s ...
Sheridan plans series of school discussions with community
The Sheridan School District has scheduled a series of community discussions this week on the reopening of school in the fall. "It's important to engage the community in the process, even though it is ...
Latinos make up disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases in Yamhill County
Although Yamhill County residents who identify as Hispanic account for 16.2% of the estimated population, they comprise 33% of its COVID-19 cases, according to a county coronavirus data dashboard. The ...
Mac school district planning for in-person and distance learning
McMinnville and Lafayette students are expected to return to school in September using a combination of in-person and distance-learning classes or a comprehensive distance program. Most parents ...
COVID case record in OR, Brown says school won't be 'normal'
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday reported 437 new confirmed COVID-19 cases – the highest daily count in the state since the beginning of the outbreak – as Gov. ...
Close prisons, save schools? OR faces tough budget options
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The state's top budget writers have proposed closing two Oregon prisons as lawmakers try to balance a huge budget shortfall created by the COVID-19 pandemic and business shutdowns. In ...
Walmart latest retailer to require customers to wear masks
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam's Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce ...
Oregon lawmakers OK $50M for struggling arts/culture organizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State lawmakers have voted to distribute $50 million in federal relief funds to Oregon arts and culture organizations still struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Legislators ...
$500 relief checks OK'd for Oregonians waiting for benefits
By SARA CLINE The Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon legislative committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the distribution of one-time $500 relief checks to people ...
Masks outside part of new Oregon COVID-19 safety measures
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Monday announced two new statewide COVID-19 safety mandates — a ban on indoor social gatherings ...
Oregon health officials: More COVID-19 cases; limit social gatherings to 10
Editor's Note: Oregon and Yamhill County continued reporting record numbers of new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. See below for updated numbers.------------------- Oregon health officials urged people Friday ...
OHA releases mask guidelines
The Oregon Health Authority released new regulations this week on face coverings, which are now required statewide in indoor public spaces for everyone older than 12 unless they have a disability that ...
