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Paddle Boards & Leash Types, Jan. 1

The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people operating stand up paddleboards (SUPs) on moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket and never wear an ankle or leg leash that is designed for ge...
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Oregon Blue Book Cover Winners, Jan. 1

SALEM, OR — Today, the Secretary of State unveiled the cover of the 2021-2022 Oregon Blue Book and announced the winners of the biennial photo and student essay contests. The photos are featured on the front an...
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Business News Around the State, Jan. 1

Oregon Employment Dept. weekly report - Wild Child – a store offering toys, games, crafts, handmade items, books, clothing, and other gifts – opened at the Old Mill District in Bend. Harney District Hospital wi...
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Peaceful, Respectful Protests Sought, Jan. 1

The Oregon State Police is aware of several protests that are planned in the Salem area on Friday, January 1, 2021. The protests are planned to happen at the Oregon State Capitol, Bush Pasture Park, and Mahonia...
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COVID-19 Cases & Deaths, Jan. 1

The new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases reported Thursday are in the following counties: Baker (12), Benton (22), Clackamas (140), Clatsop (4), Columbia (9), Coos (9), Crook (6), Curry (1), Deschutes (...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations, Jan. 1

The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 488, 33 fewer than Wednesday. There are 106 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, four fewer than Wednesday. The total number of...
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Vaccinations in Oregon, Jan. 1

OHA is providing weekday updates on administered doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Oregon on its vaccination data dashboard. As of Wednesday, 5,188 doses of vaccine were administered, raising the state’s total numb...
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ODVA & COVID-19 Vaccinations, Dec. 31

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce that residents and staff at its Oregon Veterans’ Homes in Lebanon and The Dalles received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine...