Coronavirus

Oregon might not match federal timeline on vaccine mandate for large employers

A sweeping federal vaccine mandate, the details of which were released Thursday, ensures thousands of employees at large…

Bend

Central Oregon businesses appeal OSHA COVID-19 citations

Seven Central Oregon businesses facing a total of nearly $190,000 in fines for worker-safety violations during the pandemic…

Coronavirus

Oregon study finds widespread support for school mask mandates

Despite some vocal opposition, Oregonians expressed widespread support for K-12 school-mask mandates, according to a survey by the…

Coronavirus

COVID-19 rapid PCR testing site opens in Redmond

The first, free COVID-19 rapid polymerase chain reaction testing site in Oregon opened Thursday at the Central Oregon Community…

Coronavirus

Bend-La Pine Schools offers vaccine finder dashboard

An online dashboard has been launched to help families find coronavirus vaccine clinics for children ages 5-11 years…

Coronavirus

Central Oregon counties have worst COVID-19 infection rate in state

Three Central Oregon counties had the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections across the state over the past…

Business

Staffing at area hospitals a concern for many, survey shows

Area hospitals struggling to have enough staff or supplies to treat all patients as the pandemic continues is…

Coronavirus

Prison employees sue Brown over vaccine mandate

Five state employees, four of whom work at the Powder River Correctional Facility in Baker City, have filed…

Bend

13% of Bend Fire staff exempt from state vaccine mandate

Exemptions to Oregon’s COVID-19 mandate for health care workers were granted to 13% of employees at Bend Fire…

Coronavirus

Portland schools now require vaccine or test for visitors

Coronavirus rules and restrictions are tightening at some Portland schools. As of Oct. 19, all volunteers and visitors…

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