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Oregon House Adds Civics Education to Oregon High School Curriculum

Senate Bill 513 A requires that Oregon high school students receive one half-credit in civics education prior to graduation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - “SB 513 A ... will open the door to a larger more strategic investment in lifelong public service experiences and community-based opportunities for learning how to improve a neighborhood, a school, a community, and a nation,” said Rep. Paul Evans.

SB 513 A passed with unanimous support and now heads to the Governor’s desk.

Missing Man Found Alive After 3 Days in Remote Yamhill County Woodlands

Helicopter pilot spots & rescues the missing man.

(YAMHILL COUNTY, Ore.) - Yesterday, around 3:45 PM, pilot Danchuck and his spotter, Rich Ashenbrenner helped save 73-year old Sang Kwon Sa, from Washington State.

Sa had gone missing Sunday evening around 5:30 PM while collecting plants with family members off Wind River Road in Yamhill County.

16 More Deaths from COVID-19 Reported in Oregon

Oregon reports 660 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,549, and the Oregon Health Authority reported 660 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 as of 12:01 a.m. today, bringing the state total to 192,416.

This afternoon, Gov. Kate Brown and OHA Director Patrick Allen provided an update on the state's new vaccination targets for reopening the economy.

Oregon Boosts New Unemployment Benefit Amounts

Minimum and Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts to Increase Nearly 9% for New UI and PUA Claims

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today the Oregon Employment Department announced the annual change to the minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts (WBAs) for regular unemployment insurance (UI).

For new regular UI and new PUA claims filed in Oregon on or after July 4, 2021, minimum and maximum WBAs each will increase by approximately 9%.

Survey to Determine Impact of Oregon Wildfires on Private Drinking Water Systems

Answers will help assess damages caused by or related to the 2020 wildfires.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The September 2020 wildfires damaged many public and private water systems across Oregon. The Potable Water Resources Task Force has launched a survey to learn how the 2020 wildfires have impacted private drinking water wells and systems that divert surface water from streams or reservoirs.

This information will be used to help the state better support impacted Oregonians while also helping to inform statewide recovery efforts.

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.