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Governor Kate Brown Outlines Next Steps in COVID-19 Fight
Today, Governor Brown announced new county guidelines to determine COVID restrictions. Each county will be categorized from "Lower Risk" to "Extreme Risk." As of today, 21 counties are in the "Extreme Risk" category. more
Listen Now: Statewide Call on COVID Freeze & OSHA Rules
A special statewide conference call was held Friday, November 20 that focused on helping cities meet their obligations under the state’s temporary COVID workplace policies. more
Business expansion starts with a phone call
City Officials, City Manager
...business to bring to town. Tarter’s group proposed a meat shop, and the idea was liked well enough that City Manager Robb Corbett asked Tarter and the rest of the group to continue working on it. Eventually,... more
Eugene Municipal Court announces changes as COVID-19 framework begins
City Government
Adam Duvernay Register-Guard The Eugene Municipal Court is enacting operational changes to meet strict, state-mandated controls meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 in "extreme risk" counties, as part... more
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