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Apr 11, 2020
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School districts see increased need for meals
Many school districts are either seeing or anticipating a spike in student eligibility for free and reduced-price school lunches
Apr 10, 2020
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Report: COVID-19 hitting Hispanic Oregonians hard
Breakdown of racial and ethnic numbers on confirmed virus cases shows a 'greater disparity.'
Apr 10, 2020
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Keeping the goods moving
Oregon Trucking Associations furnished drivers with a care package as they keep the goods moving
Apr 09, 2020
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YVFWC adjusts to virus environment
Salud Medical Center, parent company, adapt procedures and help with insurance issues created in a COVID-19 environment
Apr 04, 2020
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K-12 schools implement 'distance learning'
Oregon Department of Education notified superintendents and principals of a new paradigm amid COVID-19 concerns
Apr 03, 2020
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Marion County offers business relief
Marion County partnered with Willamette Workforce Partnership to provide funding for small businesses struggling due to COVID-19
Mar 31, 2020
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Changes coming to Woodburn Independent's print edition
Paper will merge temporarily with regional sister papers to continue serving readers during virus, economic hardship
Mar 31, 2020
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Love INC, AWARE prepare for 'whipsaw'
As the coronavirus economic fallout sets in, local non-profits are preparing by altering procedures and shoring up resources
Woodburn man reaches centenarian mark
Woodburn Independent - News
Silver Creek Senior Living announces Woodburn's second 100-year birthday celebration within the past six months
Rent strike? Most Oregonians still paying the landlord
Portland Tribune - News
While the numbers vary from company to company, no dataset shows the situation landlords feared most: one where renters, facing unemployment and…
Fire calls
Woodburn Independent - News
Emergency response call from the Aurora Fire District for the week of March 30 through April 5
Police Logs
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Incident reports and arrests from the Woodburn and Hubbard police departments
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden will renew effort to enable states to…
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His comments come as Wisconsin proceeds with polling-place election during the virus pandemic.
State sees 48th Coronavirus death, 1,371 confirmed cases
Woodburn Independent - News
The state of Oregon announced 51 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, April 10.
Woodburn police make arrests in separate stolen vehicle…
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Rene Ortega, Jorge Maldonado arrested in separate incidents on consecutive days
COVID-19: Oregon reports 83 new cases, six new deaths
Woodburn Independent - News
The counties with the most total cases are Washington (311), Multnomah (302) and Marion (235)
Brown sends first rapid virus test kits to Oregon's rural…
Woodburn Independent - News
A limited number of the Abbott machines means state officials set strict criteria for distribution.
COVID-19 concerns dominate calls to emotional support…
Woodburn Independent - News
Sometimes the pandemic is the center of callers concerns, other times it overshadowing challenges that predate the outbreak.
Amazon has hired 100 new associates in Salem since…
Woodburn Independent - News
The company intends to fill positions including picking, packing and shipping orders and delivering packages.
Immigrant farmworkers face unique challenges as coronavirus…
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As this population works through some of the unique challenges they face due to the coronavirus, one radio station is trying to help.
How are essential workers dealing with coronavirus?
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'I would personally rather be home, but I feel it's important work that we're still doing here.'
COVID-19 protection: Put origami on your face?
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Oak Grove couple asks whether current mask dilemma could be solved creatively
Virtual jams, workbook keep ukulele players strumming
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Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel to host Online Mini Uke Fest on April 11; visit craigandsarah.com for more information
Oregon schools closed through remainder of academic year
Woodburn Independent - News
Gov. Kate Brown said distance learning to proceed, state plans for high school seniors to graduate.
Oregon reports 58 new cases, 5 new deaths from COVID-19
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The Oregon Health Authority said that as of April 8, the state has had 1,239 test positive for the coronavirus.
Report: COVID-19 hitting Hispanic Oregonians hard
Woodburn Independent - News
Breakdown of racial and ethnic numbers on confirmed virus cases shows a 'greater disparity.'
As Oregonians socially distance, the unhoused community…
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'You got the heroin addicts, the gang members and the punk rockers are all hanging out together. You wouldn't have ever seen that.'
COVID-19 could lead to 1.3 million in Oregon on Medicaid,…
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Dire scenario involves the state being swept by massive layoffs pushing the jobless rate to 25%.
Former RN leads 'army of seamstresses' to protect N95s
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Oregon City resident and state coordinator for Sewingforlives.com heads up Masks of Courage movement
HFD levy proposed
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Hubbard Fire District places a bond on the May 19 ballot for staffing, equipment maintenance and 24/7 emergency response coverage
Oregon received half of 20,000 coronavirus tests announced
Woodburn Independent - News
New details of the state's deal with Quest Diagnostics show tests will be stockpiled for anticipated surge.
COVID-19: Four new deaths and 49 new cases reported in…
Woodburn Independent - News
State now has 1,181 cases and 33 deaths reported; Washington, Multnomah and Marion counties have most cases
Gladstone closes Meldrum Bar Park to vehicles
Woodburn Independent - News
City closes boat dock to public; walking access still allowed for nearby citizens
Feds intercept 100 coronavirus test kits shipped to…
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The COVID-19 test kits were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and prohibited from entering the country.
Lawmakers blast Oregon Health Authority over rural…
Woodburn Independent - News
Hospital revenue has dropped between 40% and 60% and more help is needed so hospitals can stay open.
Multnomah County sees first cases of coronavirus in…
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Public health officials declined to say where people were living when diagnosed, but they worry the virus could move through homeless shelters…
Portland-area living rooms, kitchens transform into…
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Gov. Kate Brown in March ordered the state's public schools to shutter until April 28 to fight virus.
Oregon inmates sue Department of Corrections over COVID…
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Federal civil rights lawsuit claims the state is not slowing the spread of the virus inside its 14 prisons.
As some U.S. farmers dump milk, Oregon dairies find…
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Oregon Dairy Farmers Association head says 'a lot of it is just the supply chain that really is on its head right now.'
Northwest businesses fight confusion and the clock…
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Many banks weren't ready for the crush of applications, hampered in part by the 11th hour release of rules.
Intel pledges $50 million to aid coronavirus…
Woodburn Independent - News
Up to $10 million will go toward a fund to support relief projects in communities where Intel operates led by the company's partners and employees.
By the numbers: 64 new COVID-19 cases; 2 deaths
Woodburn Independent - News
Oregon's recorded tally reaches 1,132 Monday, April 6, after state diverts entire shipment of ventilators to New York.
Hospitals not yet overwhelmed by rush of virus…
Woodburn Independent - News
State resumed sharing COVID-19 hospitalization data after unspecified 'data quality' issues.
For people on the streets, relief from elements is…
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For Portland residents who live in public spaces, closures make life particularly challenging - and for some, terrifying.
Inmates in Oregon could be one solution to the face…
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Oregon Corrections Enterprises is a self-sustaining business that operates in most state prisons and receives no taxpayer dollars.
Medical experts urge caution as potential COVID-19…
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'If we don't really know the benefits, I think it's important to seriously contemplate what the potential risks are.'
Could a rent freeze work in Oregon? Landlords,…
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'It's unfathomable to me that our city officials don't understand the domino effect that this will have.'
Oregon officials: Wear cloth face mask when out in…
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and officials in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, share new guidelines.
Oregon COVID-19 cases hit 999, with 4 new deaths…
Portland Tribune - News
Oregon Health Authority's coronavirus caseload nears 1,000 as more than 65 fall ill in metro area on Saturday, April 4.
Oregon governor avoiding the spotlight during…
Portland Tribune - News
Where is Gov. Kate Brown? It's been five days since her last press conference, and one scheduled for Thursday was canceled.
UTV crash claims life of driver
Woodburn Independent - News
A St. Paul man died following a rollover crash involving a utility terrain vehicle Thursday
Two Marion County Jail staffers test positive for…
Woodburn Independent - News
To slow the spread, law enforcement will only lodge adults in jail for offenses that pose significant risk to community
Oregon reports 73 new COVID-19 cases, one new death
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Daily report for April 3: Oregon authorities caution against reliance on fabric masks as cases inch toward 900
How to manage stress, anxiety in time of crisis
Woodburn Independent - News
NAMI Clackamas continues to support those experiencing mental health issues
Woodburn EMT's receive welcome news
Woodburn Independent - News
Home Depot donates 24 needed respirators to Woodburn Ambulance paramedics and EMTs
Many Oregon hospitals have less than week's supply…
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A chaotic supply chain has left the state's frontline health care workers scrambling to find PPEs.
Medicaid mental health providers see spike in demand
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'It's a bit early to tell what the increase might be, but we know there is an increase, and we're prepared for it.'
Busy signals: Oregonians struggle to file for…
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Oregon's Employment Department is finding it difficult to handle a record number of new claims.
Cats can get coronavirus and pass it to other cats;…
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Chinese scientists studying effects of COVID-19 found that the virus 'replicates poorly' in dogs.
Oregon unemployment claims hit 90,000 in shutdown
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State Employment Department hiring more staff to handled expected influx of claims.
Two Marion County Jail staffers positive for…
Woodburn Independent - News
To slow the spread, law enforcement will only lodge adults in jail for offenses that pose significant risk to community
OYA adjusts for virus safety
Woodburn Independent - News
While COVID-19 concerns shut down school facilities statewide, that option is not available at OYA facilities, such as MacLaren Youth Correctional…
COVID-19: OHA reports 47 new cases, one new death
Woodburn Independent - News
Also notes that one new case reported yesterday was actually in Washington state
Meals on Wheels dealing with unprecedented demand
Woodburn Independent - News
Meal requests are up 300%. The number of people volunteeering to deliver them averaging 300 per day
Commercial evictions won't be allowed in Oregon,…
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The governor issued a strengthened executive order Wednesday placing a moratorium on evictions for nonpayment.
Why insurers won't cover businesses' coronavirus…
Woodburn Independent - News
Northwest small-business owners are bracing for a wave of insurance denials after closures.
Costco to limit number of shoppers admitted per…
Woodburn Independent - News
The warehouse chain previously implemented other changes, including new weekday closing hours and special hours for members 60 and older.
Strong evidence seen that Oregon's coronavirus…
Woodburn Independent - News
A model by University of Washington researchers forecast that Oregon's hospital system will be capable of handling the flow of patients with the…
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