(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement December 21st upon the adjournment of the special session sine die: “I called this special session because of the critical need to…
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Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency for 60 Days to March 3, 2021
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until March 3, 2021. The previous executive order was set to expire on January 2,…
Governor Calls Special Session to Consider $800 Million in Relief for Oregonians; Governor calls on legislature to help Oregon communities impacted by COVID-19 and wildfires
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown will convene a Special Session of the Oregon Legislature at 8:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, to address Oregonians’ most pressing needs given the ongoing COVID-19…
Tillamook and Clatsop Counties to Move to Extreme Risk Friday, December 18th; Governor Announces Updates to County Risk Levels Updated risk levels take effect Dec. 18, 29 counties in Extreme Risk
Previously, the Oregon Health Authority OHA “Warning Week” data had projected that Tillamook County would move to the “High Risk” category and Clatsop County would remain in High risk, effective 12/18/20. Tillamook…
Governor Issues Statement on Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization; Tracking Vaccine Distribution State-by-State
(Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement December 11th regarding the FDA’s emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine: “In less than ten months since the first case of…
Governor Announces Next Steps in Historic Agreement Between Timber and Forest Product, Environmental and Fisheries Groups
Private Forest Accord working group hires Peter Koehler to mediate discussions (Salem, OR) — Despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating wildfire season, the collaborative process between 12 timber…
Governor Provides COVID-19 and Vaccine Update Dec. 4th
Governor urges Oregonians to continue to take safety precautions, even in light of pending vaccines (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown held a press conference today to update Oregonians on the status of COVID-19…
Heading Into the Thanksgiving Holiday, Governor Urges Oregonians to Work Together to Keep Friends and Family Safe from COVID-19; Counties COVID-19 Risk Set, Tillamook County “Lower Risk”
Strict health and safety measures will remain in place in 21 Extreme Risk counties where COVID-19 is widespread and hospitalizations are high. Tillamook County “lower risk” – one of only five counties;…
Shopping locally and safely: Give the gift of Oregon this year; Change in Tracking of Testing; Vaccine Development Progressing
Shopping local is more important than ever this year, as COVID-19 has created economic hardship for Oregon businesses. During this gift-giving season, one of the best ways to help Oregon is to…
OHA reports new records and renewed determination; Governor Launches New Public Awareness Campaign Urges Oregonians to Limit Social Gatherings and Wear Face Coverings
Campaign encourages Oregonians to rethink their holiday plans and reinforces that masks can save lives (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today launched a statewide public awareness campaign with Portland-based ad agency Wieden+Kennedy…