Oregon

A tense scene unfolded in Bend, Ore., late Wednesday that involved hundreds of protesters blocking two Immigration and Customs Enforcement buses while they detained two men, according to reports.City police took to Twitter to tell protesters that Federal Agents were en route to the scene and asked those in attendance to move to sidewalks or leave the area.Shortly before midnight, federal agents…

Oregon's coronavirus statistics as of July 27, 2020.The Oregon Health Authority reported 340 new coronavirus cases statewide Monday, including a record-breaking 119 confirmed or presumed infections in Multnomah County.“This disease is widespread in Multnomah County,” Dr. Jennifer Vines, the county health officer, said during a news conference hours before the latest numbers were disclosed by…

First drop in positive-test rate in 2 months, despite long testing turnaround PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 289, along with 340 new cases, including 21 in Central Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday. Oregon Health Authority reported 340 new confirmed and presumptive…

Oregon's U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams told The Oregonian over the weekend that Portland officials were engaged in "nonsensical, political theater" by banning city police from working with federal law enforcement and swore that the federal government would not be abandoning any of the federal buildings in the city."Anyone who thinks we’re just going to…

COVID-19The Oregon Health Authority reported 277 new confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases and three deaths on Sunday. The count is the first time in several days that state authorities have reported less than 300 daily cases. State officials in the past week have reported an average 322 cases per day. Disclosure of the new cases…