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SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday she’s giving counties that face the possibility of moving back into the “extreme” risk category a two-week extension. The state reassesses COVID risk levels for Oregon counties every two weeks. But starting next …

RAUMATI BEACH, New Zealand (NBC) – A strong magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand’s north island, prompting a tsunami warning that was later withdrawn, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. Although, residents were asked to stay alert. There …

(KSHB) – Bills moving through the Missouri and Kansas legislatures would criminalize some health care services and limit access to sports for transgender youth. Advocates in the LGBTQ community say these bills only hurt transgender children, while the lawmakers behind them say …

(CNN) – The governors of Texas and Mississippi are not budging on their plans to end pandemic restrictions despite criticism from top health officials and President Biden. In less than a week, the State of Texas will stop requiring masks and businesses …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – A security threat to the U.S. Capitol forced lawmakers to work late into the night and make major changes to their Thursday schedule. The House of Representatives scrambled overnight to approve a voting rights bill and the …

WILLIAMS, Ore. – It’s been 4 years since the disappearance of a Williams woman. Now her family is raising the reward to $50,000 for anyone with information leading to her recovery and/or the arrest and conviction of any responsible party. 47-year-old Kim …

WHITE CITY, Ore. – A girl in White City is hiding inspirational notes throughout the community in hopes of people finding it and bringing a smile to their faces. 11-year-old Marlie Kirk and her family create the notes with a penny attached …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Winter may be nearing it’s end, but our region still has some frigid nights. A city councilor that I spoke with says the city is willing to work with non-profits to set up shelter for those in need, …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —Movie theaters in Jackson County are preparing to open this Friday. The Varsity Theater in Ashland and Cinemark Tinseltown in Medford are getting ready to open their box offices. Cinemark says it will reopen with enhanced cleanliness, sanitizing, and safety …

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. —A Grants Pass resident is honoring those who lost their lives to COVID-19. Lisa Crabtree says she’s planning a Covid memorial on April 10th, which marks the date of the first Covid-19 death in Josephine County, last year. She …