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Natural Gas Prices to Increase, Oct. 28

SALEM, Ore. – After many years of rate decreases related to wholesale natural gas costs, the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase for natural gas customers of the three regulated util...
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Measles in Oregon, Oct. 28

OHA Public Health Physician Ann Thomas discusses recent measles cases in Oregon - A Lane County resident and a visitor to Washington County have been diagnosed with measles. Their illnesses are linked to an ind...
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Oregon Flu Report, Oct. 28

Just Posted: Flu Bites Report for Week 42, October 13-October 19, 2019 - Summary: During Week 42, 1.0% of all emergency department visits in Oregon were due to influenza-like illness (ILI). Among Oregon labs re...
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Quakes off South Coast, Oct. 28

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake shook the outer fault line of the two that run parallel with the Oregon Coast early Saturday morning, Oct. 26. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake was located west of B...
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OR 22 Bridge Closure, Oct. 25

The last full closure of OR22 at MP 11.33 between Hebo and the intersection of OR 18/OR 22 is scheduled for this weekend. The closure should last from Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m.until Monday, October 28 at 6 a...
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Harvest Festival Fund-Raiser, Oct. 25

The Coos County Friends of Public Health is holding its 10th annual fundraising event on Saturday, October 26th, 2-4 p.m. at St. Monica Church in Coos Bay. This Harvest Festival Fundraiser, also known as Purses...
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State Forests Advisory Committee, Oct. 25

SALEM, Ore – An Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) state forests advisory group will meet Friday, Oct. 25 in Forest Grove to receive updates on ODF Annual Operations Plan accomplishments for fiscal year 2019 a...