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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 March 2020

Lawmakers specifically request at least $2 billion for schools and libraries to provide Wi-Fi hotspots or other devices to students without adequate connectivity at their home

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 24 March 2020

The new executive rule imposes a moratorium on residential evictions in Multnomah County on the basis of nonpayment of rent due to wage loss resulting from COVID-19

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 19 March 2020

Governor Kate Brown today announced an executive order directing Oregon's higher education institutions to move their curriculum to online learning

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 March 2020

To-go home meals will become unavailable, and meal delivery will be limited to three days per week rather than five

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 17 March 2020

Oregon's new social distancing orders do not apply to child care facilities, which can remain open at this time

The Grotto

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 March 2020

Fr. Don Siple, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, announced today that he will be suspending Mass until March 31, in response to recommendations regarding the spread of Covid-19

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 13 March 2020

The Portland Police Bureau is encouraging online and telephone reporting for non-life-safety issues to help keep the public safe

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2020

Ticket-holders are offered various options

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2020

Portland Parks & Recreation has postponed the 2020 Portlanders Stand with Refugees & Immigrants celebration: A free evening of multicultural music and dancing in compliance with today's directions from the Governor and the Mayor

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 12 March 2020

Action gives the City of Portland additional powers to address threat of infection and harm due to COVID-19

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