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Costco ends medical exemption, will require either shields or face masks for all
Costco ends medical exemption, will require either shields or face masks for all
1st Caribbean cruise since pandemic ends early with at least 5 COVID-19 cases
1st Caribbean cruise since pandemic ends early with at least 5 COVID-19 cases
One of the first cruise ships to ply through Caribbean waters since the pandemic began ended its trip early after at least five passengers tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Thursday.
With ‘king tides’ predicted next week, park officials urge caution for Oregon Coast beachgoers
With ‘king tides’ predicted next week, park officials urge caution for Oregon Coast beachgoers
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department predicts huge waves this weekend and next week.
Portland police supervisor alleges he faced retaliation for not recommending Jami Resch’s domestic partner for promotion
Portland police supervisor alleges he faced retaliation for not recommending Jami Resch’s domestic partner for promotion
James W. Crooker, who is on leave stemming from an unrelated internal investigation, filed the federal suit against the city and the Police Bureau, seeking $2.1 million in damages.
Top officials: 2020 presidential election most secure in U.S. history
Top officials: 2020 presidential election most secure in U.S. history
The statement amounted to the most direct repudiation to date of President Trump's efforts to undermine the integrity of the contest.
Police continue investigating cause of Almeda fire that killed 3
Police continue investigating cause of Almeda fire that killed 3
Investigators have not yet publicly identified one of the people who died in the fire.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s chief of staff Nik Blosser quits to join President-elect Joe Biden’s team
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s chief of staff Nik Blosser quits to join President-elect Joe Biden’s team
Nik Blosser, one of the longest-serving chiefs of staff in recent Oregon history, has been tapped to join the Biden-Harris transition team. Gina Zejdlik, Blosser's top lieutenant, will replace Blosser.
Oregon reports 37 school-based coronavirus cases, pushing state total above 100
Oregon reports 37 school-based coronavirus cases, pushing state total above 100
Schools in Jackson County registered 10 of the new infections and an elementary school in Malheur County registered five.
Nighttime deer hunts approved at Astoria airport
Nighttime deer hunts approved at Astoria airport
Volunteers will begin hunting in the coming week at night with spotlights to avoid people on the Airport Dike Trail.
GOP senators push for Biden to receive classified briefings
GOP senators push for Biden to receive classified briefings
The GOP pile-on amounted to miniscule cracks in their support for President Donald Trump as he refuses to concede the race.
Oregon landlords feeling the strain of eviction moratorium: ‘We’re just trying to keep our heads above water’
Oregon landlords feeling the strain of eviction moratorium: ‘We’re just trying to keep our heads above water’
Gov. Brown moved quickly in March to halt evictions to prevent struggling renters from losing their homes or being forced into group living situations amid the pandemic. But those regulations have put a significant strain on landlords as the pandemic has dragged on.
Oregon governor to announce 'new measures’ to slow coronavirus as state smashes daily record with 1,122 new cases, 4 deaths
Oregon governor to announce 'new measures’ to slow coronavirus as state smashes daily record with 1,122 new cases, 4 deaths
The old high, from Saturday, was 988.
Portland eyes carbon tax to fund city climate initiatives
Portland eyes carbon tax to fund city climate initiatives
Portland greenhouse gas producers may soon face a first-of-its-kind tax designed to help combat climate change, city officials told The Oregonian/OregonLive on Thursday.
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