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It’s Not Over Yet

As COVID case numbers increase, Gov. Kate Brown announces a new set of guidelines
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

In a last-ditch attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 before a looming second round of statewide shutdowns, Gov. Kate Brown announced a reformed set of guidelines in a Wednesday morning press conference. Gov. Brown noted that despite existing guidelines and widespread lifestyle adjustments, the virus is continuing to spread far too rapidly across the […]

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Will Deschutes County Reopen? We Still Don’t Know (Update: Now we do.)

Deschutes County Commissioners get word from the State about the county’s application to begin reopening
Laurel Brauns

Editor’s note: Deschutes County Commissioners told the Source early Wednesday that the state had approved the County’s application to begin Phase One of reopening, starting Friday. We’re working on an update; check our home page for a longer story soon. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, along with the rest of Central Oregon, is still […]

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Consent and Accountability

When assessing impropriety among public figures—or anyone else—two important words act as guidelines
The Source Staff

When assessing impropriety among public figures—or anyone else—two important words act as guidelines Upon review of the information we have gathered surrounding the accusations against City Councilor Nathan Boddie, we have deep concerns surrounding both consent and accountability. Since the advent of the #MeToo movement, more than a few people have wondered, perhaps overly dramatically, […]

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Winter Storm Prompts a State of Emergency

Gov. Brown’s Jan. 11 declaration will assist communities in need; meanwhile, the school year has been extended
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

You weren’t the only one thinking this recent round of winter storms was a really, really bad one. This afternoon, Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on account of the severe winter storm conditions across the state.  “As snow continues to accumulate and local authorities respond to provide core services […]

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Tobacco 21 Legislation Signed into Law

Law will substantially restrict youth access to tobacco
Hayley Jo Murphy

(Sacramento, CA) –You must now be 21 years of age to purchase tobacco in California. SBX2 7, authored by Senator Ed Hernandez, O.D., was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on Wednesday. The bill is part of the most expansive tobacco control package passed in decades and makes California a leader in the nation […]

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