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U.S. Ag Secretary Vilsack: nation, Oregon facing ‘larger challenges’

PETER WONG
Aug 11, 2021
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Oregon Capital Bureau

Merkley: More money needed to avert devastating wildfires

Updated Jun 1, 2021
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By PETER WONG

Oregon’s congressional delegation stacks up millions in ‘earmarks

KEVIN HARDEN
May 19, 2021
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Oregon Capital Bureau

County’s share of COVID stimulus comes to $16.7 million

David Hayes
Apr 7, 2021
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Itemizer-Observer

Independence State Airport to receive $588,000 FAA grant

Itemizer-Observer report
Apr 7, 2021
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INDEPENDENCE — The Independence State Airport was one of more than a dozen airports throughout Oregon that will receive a share of about $10.3 million in federal grants for improvements that include better preparation for winter weather, runway repairs, improved guidance systems, perimeter f…

Blumenauer pushes for climate change emergency order

By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
Feb 5, 2021
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Blumenauer, prominent Senate Dems, push for climate change emergency order

Bentz votes against removing Greene from committees

By GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau
Feb 5, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ontario, voted on Thursday against removing controversial freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., from all committee assignments.

Oregon's sole Republican Rep. votes no on impeachment of President Trump

GARY A. WARNER Oregon Capital Bureau
Jan 13, 2021
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COVID-19 'on the march again' in Oregon, U.S.

By Gary A. Warner
Updated Oct 16, 2020
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Oregon Capital Bureau

Wyden pushes for extension of unemployment benefits

Peter Wong
Jul 8, 2020
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Oregon Capital Bureau

Oregon Senators urge vote on permanent status for young immigrant 'dreamers'

Peter Wong
Jun 23, 2020
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Oregon Capital Bureau

Oregon Senators urge vote on permanent status for young immigrant 'dreamers'

By Peter Wong Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Jun 18, 2020
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Oregon’s U.S. senators, both Democrats, called on the Republican majority to allow a vote on legislation to give permanent status to thousands of young immigrants brought to this country illegally as children.

OHA to distribute remdesivir to hospitals statewide

May 17, 2020
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SALEM — Oregon has received its first shipments of remdesivir, an experimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority announced Sunday.

Socially distant Census assistance available

Audrey Caro
Apr 29, 2020
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Itemizer-Observer

The Great Mother’s Day Picnic comes to M-I Town

Audrey Caro
Updated Apr 30, 2020
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Itemizer-Observer

School districts continue to provide meal services

Jennifer Biberston
Apr 14, 2020
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Itemizer-Observer

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Health Authority confirms Covid-19 case in Polk County

Updated Apr 3, 2020
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POLK COUNTY — The Oregon Health Authority announced four new cases of COVID-19 on March 11

Oregon identifies first presumptive case of coronavirus in Oregon

By Jake Thomas Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Feb 28, 2020
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SALEM — Oregon officials announced the state’s first presumptive case of coronavirus, a disease that has killed thousands and sickened more as it has spread across the world.

State responds to coronavirus

By Rachel Alexander and Saphara Harrell Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Feb 28, 2020
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SALEM — Oregon public health officials are monitoring dozens of people who have recently traveled to China for symptoms of coronavirus and say they’re prepared should a case emerge locally.

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Senator Merkley visits Falls City

Jolene Guzman
Feb 27, 2020
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FALLS CITY – U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke to a standing-room only crowd at the Falls City Community Center on Feb. 19, taking questions about topics from rural broadband expansion to how to reintroduce civility into politics.