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Local and regional reporting by and for the lower Columbia Pacific region. Produced by the KMUN News Department, in collaboration with our regional news partners.

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March 19, 2020 00:01:08
LOCAL NEWS: Governor makes declaration as hospital shortages loom

LOCAL NEWS: Governor makes declaration as hospital shortages loom

LOCAL NEWS: Governor makes declaration as hospital shortages loom Oregon Governor Kate Brown is ordering hospitals and other health care providers to stop elective...

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March 19, 2020 00:01:13
Tillamook County emergency director throws his hat in the ring

Tillamook County emergency director throws his hat in the ring

LOCAL NEWS: Tillamook County emergency director throws his hat in the ring Tillamook County official shifts gears to run for sheriff.  Joanne Rideout reports....

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March 19, 2020 00:00:34
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LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power $45K grant will fund Astoria electric car charging stations

LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power $45K grant will fund Astoria electric car charging stations Lovely! A story that’s not about the coronavirus! A boost for...

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March 19, 2020 00:00:20
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LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power says no shutoffs

LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power says no shutoffs Pacific Power will not disconnect customers in Oregon, Washington and California during emergency response to COVID-19. Joanne...

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March 18, 2020 00:00:43
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LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop Circuit Court enacts COVID restrictions

LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop Circuit Court enacts COVID restrictions Clatsop County Circuit Court has new COVID-19 protocols in place. Joanne Rideout has more. Read below,...

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March 18, 2020 00:01:29
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LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 kills Clark County couple

LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 kills Clark County couple A husband and wife, both in their 80s and living in separate care facilities in Clark County,...

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