The Banks School District. 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. BANKS – With the rest of the school year left in uncertainty, the Banks School District is moving forward with[Read More…]
CORONAVIRUS
Oregon temporarily lifts prohibition on self-service gas in response to coronavirus
The Chevron station 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. This article was originally published by the Oregonian/OregonLive, one of more than a dozen news organizations throughout the[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
“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…]
Gov. Kate Brown prepares statewide stay-at-home order amid coronavirus outbreak, report says
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 / staff The Oregonian[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Column | COVID-19: Financial Concerns in a Disaster
Erica Harold-Heine 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. Erica Harold-Heine, a Banks resident, holds a B.S. in Homeland Security & Emergency Management. While she serves as a Banks city councilor, Harold-Heine noted that her views reflected[Read More…]
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