Oregon - News in the Grove (Page 17)

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregons risk level framework and the majority of masking, capacity, and social distancing measures were lifted Wednesday, June 30, doing away with the majority of

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

State reopens, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

A six-acre wildfire burned in the Tillamook Forest on April 14, 2020. Photo: ODF Local and state officials are increasingly warning of significant fire danger ahead of the Independence Day

By Chas Hundley

/ 30 Jun 2021

Gov. Brown declares state of emergency over wildfire risk

Oregon's COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by June 30, Gov. Brown says

File photo: Chas Hundley Oregons risk level framework and the majority of masking, capacity, and social distancing measures will be lifted no later than June 30, Oregon Governor Kate

By Chas Hundley

/ 25 Jun 2021

Oregon's COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted by June 30, Gov. Brown says

State inches closer to 70% goal for adult first-dose vaccinations

File photo: Chas Hundley A Friday, June 4 press conference by Oregon Governor Kate Brown saw state officials outline the numbers and steps needed to lift COVID-19 restrictions put in

By Chas Hundley

/ 7 Jun 2021

State inches closer to 70% goal for adult first-dose vaccinations

Large-scale vaccine centers begin to wind down operations

File photo: Chas Hundley A number of large vaccine providers are winding down their operations as demand for coronavirus vaccines drops.The Oregon Convention Center began offering the single-dose Johnson

By Chas Hundley

/ 1 Jun 2021

Large-scale vaccine centers begin to wind down operations

Free Fishing Weekend is June 5 and 6

Dorman Pond in Gales Creek. Photo: Chas Hundley Free Fishing Weekend will return to Oregon on Friday & Saturday, June 5 and 6, the second of three such "Free

By Chas Hundley

/ 28 May 2021

Oregon Department of Forestry warns of fire danger over Memorial Day weekend

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue responds to a fire on NW Strohmeyer Road on April 13, 2021. Photo courtesy FGF&R The Oregon Department of Forestry is warning of

By Chas Hundley

/ 26 May 2021

Oregon Department of Forestry warns of fire danger over Memorial Day weekend

State hopes cash and scholarship prizes in lottery for the vaccinated will bring more shots in arms

File photo: Chas Hundley The state of Oregon is betting that a new lottery game with cash prizes of up to $1 million for those whove been vaccinated will

By Chas Hundley

/ 21 May 2021

State hopes cash and scholarship prizes in lottery for the vaccinated will bring more shots in arms

Oregon Board of Forestry to seek new State Forester following Peter Daugherty's resignation

Peter Daugherty (center) during a Salmonberry Trail Intergovernmental Agency meeting on August 4, 2017 in Grand Ronde. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon Board of Forestry will meet Thursday, May 20

By Chas Hundley

/ 19 May 2021

Oregon Board of Forestry to seek new State Forester following Peter Daugherty's resignation

Masks, social distancing no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most situations, CDC, Gov. Brown say

Face masks. Photo: Chas Hundley The Centers for Disease control and Prevention today issued updated federal guidelines for those fully vaccinated and said that masks and social distancing are no

By Chas Hundley

/ 13 May 2021

Masks, social distancing no longer required for fully vaccinated people in most situations, CDC, Gov. Brown say

Willamette Falls Locks Authority created by Oregon Legislature to explore reopening locks

The Willamette Falls on August 6, 2018. Photo: Chas Hundley The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill with a 54-3 vote creating the Willamette Falls Locks Authority, a public

By Daniel Pearson - Gales Creek Journal

/ 13 May 2021

Willamette Falls Locks Authority created by Oregon Legislature to explore reopening locks

Everyone ages 12 and up can get a vaccine starting Thursday

File photo: Chas Hundley Starting Thursday, May 13 everyone in Oregon ages 12 and up is eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine.The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, after

By Chas Hundley

/ 12 May 2021

Everyone ages 12 and up can get a vaccine starting Thursday