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8 More COVID Deaths Reported in Oregon

Almost 2 million Oregonians have received at least one vaccine.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,522.

Oregon Health Authority also reported 844 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 189,986.

Oregon House Democrats Vote to Increase Affordability of Electric Vehicles for Oregonians

House Bill 2165 removes the sunset on Oregon’s electric vehicle rebate program, and doubles the rebate to $5000.

(SALEM, Ore.) - House Bill 2165, which passed 35-22, also empowers electric companies to develop EV infrastructure statewide, ensuring that rural and low-income communities have access to these vehicles.

"This bill is a next step in supporting cleaner air, electrification, and grid resilience across our state."

Oregon Reports 5 Deaths and 763 New COVID-19 Cases

As of today, 1,353,250 Oregonians have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health Authority has identified 611 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases through May 3, including eight deaths.

The number of vaccine breakthrough cases identified in Oregon remains very small when compared to the more than 1.3 million people who have completed their vaccine series against COVID-19.

Scio Man Killed in Head-On Motorcycle Crash

Motorcycle crashes involving another motor vehicle continue to account for nearly half of all motorcyclist fatalities in the United States.

(TURNER, Ore.) - Police say a green Honda Accord was traveling northbound on Turner Road when it went into the oncoming lane, striking the motorcyclist, 66-year old Wayne Laird, of Scio. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Honda Accord was uninjured.

Another Jump in Gas Prices Expected for Oregon

West Coast states seeing pump prices rise faster than other parts of the country.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - This week, several West Coast states are already seeing pump prices rise faster than other parts of the country. The national average is four cents more and the Oregon average is 12 cents more than a month ago.

This is the fourth-largest month-over-month increase in the nation.

Oregon Reports One COVID-19 Death, 808 New Cases

An average of 31,644 vaccines are being given per day in Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,509, and 808 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 188,417.

To date, 2,062,125 doses of Pfizer, 1,680,800 doses of Moderna and 241,900 doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered to sites across Oregon.

What is the History of Casinos in Oregon?

People gamble mostly for entertainment and fun

(SALEM, Ore.) - At first, citizens of Oregon were not interested in opening casinos on their land. But, after master negotiating a compact, the Cow Creek Tribe opened the first casino in Oregon in 1994.

Since then, tribes have opened several more casinos around the state.

Salem Man Arrested Following Armed Barricade Situation in Brooks

The Willamette Valley Christian School, located across the street, was placed into lockdown.

(BROOKS, Ore.) - As deputies attempted to arrest a man wanted on domestic violence charges, the subject fled to another part of the residence where multiple firearms were located. Deputies backed out of the residence and helped other family members exit the home.

After multiple hours of negotiations, the suspect safely surrendered just after 11:00 a.m.

7 Mourners Injured at Vigil for Gunshot Victim

DA Mike Schmidt calls for community assistance after 7 people shot in Gresham, Oregon

(MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore.) - Tuesday morning, detectives with the Gresham Police Department arrested Omar Cibiran Gongora in connection to the murder of 22-year old Alejandro Barajas.

Anyone with information on Monday’s shooting in Gresham should contact law enforcement at 503-823-3333.

Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The following statement is attributed to Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has asked all of the state’s vaccine providers to immediately stop administering the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, per the announcement from the U.S. CDC and FDA this morning.

As of April 12, the U.S. CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine.