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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 17, 2020 00:02:10
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LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 testing ongoing in Clatsop County

LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 testing ongoing in Clatsop County Clatsop County residents have a lot of questions about COVID-19 testing locally.  Here’s an update. by...

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March 16, 2020 00:01:24
LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop County declares public emergency

LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop County declares public emergency

LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop County declares public emergency The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted Monday March 16 to declare a local emergency in response...

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March 16, 2020 00:00:35
LOCAL NEWS: City of Astoria says no water shutoffs

LOCAL NEWS: City of Astoria says no water shutoffs

LOCAL NEWS: City of Astoria says no water shutoffs The City of Astoria is giving water customers a break during COVID-19. Joanne Rideout has...

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March 16, 2020 00:00:48
LOCAL NEWS: Pacific County activates emergency response

LOCAL NEWS: Pacific County activates emergency response

LOCAL NEWS: Pacific County activates emergency response Pacific County went to Emergency Level 1 status. Joanne Rideout explains. Washington’s  Pacific County Emergency Management Agency...

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March 11, 2020 00:01:02
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Local News: Gov. Kate Brown signs climate change executive order

Local News: Gov. Kate Brown signs climate change executive order At a press conference Tuesday, surrounded by Oregon schoolchildren from around the state, Governor...

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March 11, 2020 00:02:44
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Local News: COVID-19 diagnosed in Multnomah County

The first case of COVID–19 in Multnomah County, was diagnosed Tuesday. The disease is caused by the novel coronavirus. The new case brings Oregon’s...

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