By JAEL CALLOWAY/Oregon Capital Chronicle—Oregonians throughout the state would have the option to pump their own gas under provisions of House Bill 4151. The bill, introduced in the 2022 Oregon Legislature, isn’t expected to affect the price of gas and is meant to address labor shortages, with self-service allowing stations[Read More…]
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Oregon reports 30 new COVID-19 deaths
There are 30 new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 6,244, Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Oregon Health Authority reported 7,928 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 662,250. The 30 deaths and 7,928 new cases reported Tuesday[Read More…]
Art community to celebrate Oakridge gallery opening
The Oakridge Art Council is inviting the public to celebrate the grand opening of its gallery on Saturday, Feb. 12. The event, which is being promoted as a Valentine’s celebration, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. in spacious new quarters at 48523 Industrial Park Way, which is about[Read More…]