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Early October brought 20 COVID cases in Dallas schools

DALLAS — The Dallas School District had to quarantine a total of 175 students and 22 staff members at some point between Oct. 1 and Oct. 11.

Vaccination, quarantine, transportation issues being worked out

INDEPENDENCE — Two months into the new school year, the Central School District continues to shore up the gaps in its COVID mitigation measures amidst ever changing state mandates.

Polk County resident among 24 COVID deaths reported

Itemizer-Observer report

Masks now required at outdoor event as COVID-19 swamps Oregon

SALEM — Gov. Kate Brown has expanded a mandatory mask order to include large outdoor gatherings as well as indoor gatherings.

Brown orders teachers and health care workers to get vaccinated

Brown orders teachers and health care workers to get vaccinated

SALEM -- Facing a sharp surge in COVID-19 infections driven by the delta variant, Gov. Kate Brown Thursday ordered all K-12 educators, school staff and volunteers to be vaccinated, along with health care workers.

Delta variant’s impact not equal across Oregon

Oregon Capital Bureau

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Titans remain perfect in league play

  • Steve Brandon

WEST SALEM — West Salem still leads the Class 6A Special District 6 football standings with two games left in the regular season.

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Hearts Compass opens in Independence

Hearts Compass opens in Independence

  • By Jolene Guzman Itemizer-Observer

INDEPENDENCE — Hearts Compass owners Lauren Whitley and Jenn Reed have COVID-19 to thank for the opportunity to expand their business into a b…