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A state mortgage relief fund for homeowners financially impacted by Covid will resume taking applications on Wednesday.

The Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund will be back open over three months after it paused accepting applications. We’ll have details on that program for you this week.

Here are some of our latest reports. You can find more on our website

Library works to expand ‘library of things’ offerings
From kayaks to power tools, the Salem Public Library is processing items and making purchases for its “library of things,” and plans to launch a more user-friendly website.
Library works to expand ‘library of things’ offerings
From kayaks to power tools, the Salem Public Library is processing items and making purchases for its “library of things,” and plans to launch a more user-friendly website.
Covid weekly report for March 3: Cases decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports three newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Covid weekly report for March 3: Cases decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports three newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.
As COVID benefits end, governor urges Legislature to give $7.5 million to Oregon Food Bank
The Oregon Food Bank, enduring higher costs for food it supplies to local food banks, is seeking legislative help to get through an expected surge.

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