McMinnville Church returns federal CARES money
A McMinnville church returned its federal Cares Act loan this spring after receiving a large donation from the estate of one of its members. After much discussion, the elders at Baker Creek Community ...
Pastors look forward to parishioners in pews
People are starting to return to churches around Yamhill County, although many buildings have not yet reopened following nearly three months of pandemic-related closures. Area pastors say they look forward ...
Commissioners seek answers to justify governor's COVID-19 orders
Yamhill County Commissioner Mary Starrett wants Gov. Kate Brown to justify her executive orders on COVID-19 that limit personal freedom, as cases increase across the state, with a 75% jump in new cases ...
Brown: Masks to 'become part of our daily lives'
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Beginning next Wednesday, Oregonians in some of the state's most populous counties will be required to wear face masks when they ...
Gov pauses reopening as COVID-19 cases climb
Oregon reported another 259 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, continuing an upswing that started when the state began reopening a month ago. As of Sunday morning, the state was reporting 5,636 ...
Some states, including Oregon, hit pause, others press on amid spike in virus
By PAUL J. WEBER and ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Oregon and Utah put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no ...
Oregon governor puts pause on additional reopening
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday evening that the noticeable increase in COVID-19 infections was cause for concern and that in response ...
Workplace outbreaks lead to spike in state cases
Oregon has reported its highest daily increase of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic, with 146 new cases over the weekend, and another jump of 114 on Monday. Yamhill County also saw a rise with 12 new ...
County employees rally over treatment during COVID-19
About 25 Yamhill County employees rallied at the courthouse on Thursday, saying they had not received necessary protections and respect amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The workers, members of the Yamhill ...
Yamhill County extends work-from-home program
Yamhill County Commissioners extended two programs designed to help county workers during the coronavirus pandemic: one that allows employees to work remotely and another that lets them apply for leave ...
Governor approves Phase 2 for Yamhill County
Yamhill County will advance to a less-restrictive phase of reopening on Saturday, making the way for larger gatherings, more sports and a midnight curfew for bars and restaurants.
Sixth night of protest in Portland attracts thousands
Thousands of protesters who gathered for the sixth consecutive night of protests in Portland, Oregon remained peaceful. The Portland Police Bureau said Thursday that a crowd estimated at 10,000 or more ...
Top Oregon health official: No virus surge since state reopening
Oregon hasn’t seen a coronavirus resurgence in the weeks since most counties began to slowly reopen businesses, the state’s top health official said. Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick ...
Oregon loosening virus restrictions for restaurants, pools for counties in Phase 2
By SARA CLINE Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Phase 2 coronavirus reopening plan will begin Friday and includes opening pools, zoos, museums and movie ...
Commissioners ask for county to move to Phase 2 reopening
UPDATE: Thursday afternoon Yamhill County received approval from the state to move to Phase 2 Reopening on Saturday, June 6. ------- Yamhill County Commissioners Wednesday morning voted ...
