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OLCC Will Temporarily Accept Expired State of Oregon Issued ID

This temporary exception only applies to driver licenses and ID cards issued by the State of Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The OLCC will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or ID cards that expired, on or after March 8, 2020, as an acceptable form of identification.

This decision aligns with the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles and law enforcement position, as DMV offices are closed because of the COVID-19 public health crisis preventing individuals from renewing their driver’s license or ID cards.

COVID-19 Claims Six More Oregonians

Health authorities in Oregon report 6 new COVID-19 deaths and 83 new cases.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed 6 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44. Oregon Health Authority also reported 83 new cases, bringing the state total to 1,321.

A total of 25,627 tests have been administered in Oregon.

Will the Rally `Round the Flag Syndrome Affect the Presidential Election?

Trump received intelligence reports in January of the dangers of a likely COVID-19 pandemic -but he called such news a hoax, fake news, and a Democrat conspiracy.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The rally 'round the flag effect (or syndrome) is a concept used in political science and international relations to explain increased short-run popular support of the President of the United States during periods of international crisis or war.

Trump gets lots of media attention by holding daily rosy briefings containing misinformation and downright lies...

COVID-19 Claims Four More Lives in Oregon

Oregon reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths and 100 new COVID-19 cases

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 22 to 26, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Oregon Health Authority also reported 100 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 999.

What To Know About Mortgage Payments and Rent Payments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Homeowners should get the ball rolling as soon as possible. Do not delay.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Understanding your mortgage payments or rent payments during the COVID-19 pandemic is important. You may have lost your job, or you have chosen to stay home from work to protect yourself and your family from the coronavirus.

This could be putting financial strain on your life.

Oregon`s COVID Death Toll Rises to 22

Non-medical masks can supplement but not replace Stay Home, Save Lives.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 22, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon’s 22nd COVID-19 death is a 71-year old man from Polk County, who tested positive on March 19 and died April 2 at Salem Hospital.

Should COVID-19 Treatment Involve Ventilators Being Reprogrammed Because of Damage to Lungs?

"COVID does not appear to be a pneumonia, instead resembles something similar to high altitude sickness. We are treating the wrong disease." -Dr. Sidell

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - I recently began following Dr. Sidell on Twitter and was struck by his first-hand accounts of treating patients with COVID-19 on the front lines at hospitals in New York.

This is in no way an endorsement of the protocols this young emergency department physician suggests -- it is more of an eye-opening challenge to question and determine for yourself if we need to rethink the treatment of COVID-19 before it is too late.

Oregonians Struggling to Pay for Housing due to COVID-19

The Executive Order bans evictions and prohibits late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregonians suffering from the economic impacts of COVID-19 are not only worried about their health, they’re also navigating how to stay afloat. Oregon has programs available to support you during this crisis.

Last month, Governor Kate Brown issued an executive order halting residential evictions through June 19.

One More Oregonian Dies from COVID-19

There are 47 new COVID-19 cases in Oregon, totaling 736.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today.

Oregon’s nineteenth COVID-19 death is a 70-year old woman from Multnomah County who tested positive on March 27, 2020.

School Closings Create Potential for Increased Risk of Child Exploitation

The FBI wants to warn parents of the very real dangers of online sexual exploitation.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk.

Due to this newly developing environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.