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First-Time Home Buyers, March 6

SALEM, Ore.—Potential homeowners can consider using an Oregon First-time Homebuyers Savings Account (FTHSA) to help save for a new home and possibly reduce their taxes. In 2018, the Oregon Legislature passed Ho...
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2018 Oregon Workplace Deaths, March 6

(Salem) – Thirty-five people covered by the Oregon workers’ compensation system died on the job in 2018, according to preliminary figures issued by the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). That’...
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Deadly Douglas Fir Beetle, March 6

SALEM, Ore. — This winter’s heavy snow and wind have knocked down many trees across the state.  This has set up perfect conditions for an outbreak of Douglas-fir beetle unless landowners act quickly to either r...
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Oregon Adds 11,000 Jobs in January, March 6

In January, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment grew by 11,000 jobs, following a revised loss of 1,700 jobs in December. Six industries each added at least 1,000 jobs in January. Strong gains in the goods-produ...
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Scams on Older Americans Rising, March 5

Portland, OR – Elder abuse fraud continues to rise as a major consumer protection issue, with financial losses nationwide totaling $2.9 billion annually. Financial exploitation of the elderly often goes unrepor...
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Hwy. 211 Fatal, March 4

On Friday, March 1, 2019 at approximately 4:30 P.M. Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 near milepost 16. Preliminary investigation rev...
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2019 Oregon GOSH Conference, March 4

Registration is open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference, to be held March 4-7, 2019, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. With 160 workshops and sessions, the con...
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, March 4

For the 15th year, the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling dedicates March to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services.  This coincid...