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Deadline extended for Washington Co. Farm Bureau scholarships

Roy-area farms, taken in 2015. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  The deadline to apply for this year’s Washington County Farm Bureau scholarships has been moved to May 1, as[Read More…]

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State dispatch: DMV (mostly) closes, studded tire season extended, Republican legislators promise bipartisanship

The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  Coronavirus in Oregon: By the numbers With more and more testing coming to Oregon, more and more positive[Read More…]

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Washington Co. Sheriff’s Office: Education is priority in enforcing social distancing rules

A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. File photo taken June 9, 2018 by Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  OREGON – On Monday, Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order calling[Read More…]

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Letter to the Editor: Elect George Kiepke

Photo: George Kiepke, courtesy George Kiepke. Elect George Kiepke, Oregon House Representative District 32. Healthy environment. Healthy economies. Healthy communities. We must address the pressing issues, we need independent, thoughtful leaders focused on common sense and shared values. Strong families build strong economies. Working families need secure family and living[Read More…]

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National news dispatch: More than 50,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in U.S., Real ID rollout to be delayed

United States Capitol. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  By the numbers: COVID-19 cases climb in the U.S. Diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. continue to climb, with the[Read More…]

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Gas prices expected to drop as coronavirus hits oil market

A vehicle in Forest Grove. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  Here’s some good news for the wallets and pocketbooks of Washington County residents. GasBuddy, a website and cell phone[Read More…]

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“Stay Home, Save Lives:” Gov. Brown issues order limiting nonessential travel, closing more businesses

Traffic crowds Highway 26 as it heads toward Seaside. Photo: Amy Lodge-Trussell. Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  PORTLAND – Health and elected officials urged Oregonians to stay home, keep their distance between[Read More…]

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State Parks system to close Monday, ODF, ODF&W sites to close overnight camping

The Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Photo: Chas Hundley Coronavirus resources: CDC on the coronavirus, Oregon Health Authority resources, Washington County resources, Oregonian reporting on the coronavirus, OPB glossary of coronavirus terms, NYTimes free reporting on the coronavirus.  SALEM – Spring break is in full swing, and Oregonians are ignoring Governor Kate Brown’s pleas to practice social distancing[Read More…]

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Gov. Kate Brown orders halt to residential evictions in Oregon during coronavirus emergency

Oregon governor Kate Brown spoke at a press conference the afternoon of March 16, 2020. She urged citizens to avoid gatherings of 10 or more people, and announced new restrictions on restaurants and other establishments in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. Dave Killen / staffThe Oregonian Coronavirus[Read More…]

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