Portland nursing home shut down after deadly coronavirus outbreak, residents moved

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(Fox News) – Health officials in Oregon have suspended a Portland nursing facility’s operating license after 28 people died amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, reports say. The 11 remaining residents at Healthcare at Foster Creek have been relocated, the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) said on Tuesday.

DHS officials concluded that the facility “demonstrated a consistent inability to adhere to basic infection control standards,” resulting in at least 117 COVID-19 cases and the aforementioned deaths, according to OregonLive.com.

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Zwickelmania

February 22, 2025 Entertainment, Local News

Zwickelmania®, an annual celebration of craft beer organized by The Oregon Brewers Guild, will bring together the community in new ways in 2025. Named after the “zwickel,” a German word for the sample port found on fermentation

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COCC Board Selects New College President

February 13, 2025 Feature Slider, Local News

The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Greg Pereira as the institution’s seventh president. Dr. Pereira, a seasoned higher education leader with extensive experience in academic and

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IRS: Choose Tax Preparers Carefully

February 12, 2025 Feature Slider, Local News

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to helping them avoid tax-related identity theft and financial harm. While most tax return preparers are trustworthy and provide high-quality service, some