On this day, January 4, 1945, Two men working near Medford, Oregon, heard a blast, saw flames, and found a twelve-inch-deep hole in the ground where the bomb had exploded. The U.S. Office of Censorship asked the news media not to publish reports for fear it might cause panic. It was the first of a Japanese balloon bomb, experimental weapons intended to kill and cause fires.
Also on this day, January 4, 2018, the state of Oregon sued Monsanto over pervasive pollution from PCBs and sought $100 million to mitigate pollution , particularly along a 10-mile stretch of the Willamette River. Federal authorities in 2016 announced a $1 billion cleanup in the area.
Violations will be considered a Class C Civil infraction
On August 24, 2021, the
Washington County Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to enact a new rule authorizing County Health and Human Services staff to enforce Oregon’s statewide mask mandates.
The County Board went on to
blame the Delta variant and the un-vaccinated in their statement.
“The evidence is clear and compelling. Our community is in a dire situation and the Board has taken decisive action to ensure that all Washington County residents are protected from exposure to COVID-19 in public settings. The good news is that we have two powerful tools to fight the Delta variant surge. Mask wearing and vaccinations are absolutely the best ways to protect one another—especially our children and those with underlying health conditions that prevent them from getting the vaccine. We must all act with urgency to save lives and eliminate needless suffering,†said Washington County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathryn Harrington
Violations will be considered a Class C Civil infraction, with a maximum fine of $500 per day for businesses.
After the first complaint, a business will receive a phone call and email explaining the mask guidance; after the second complaint the business receives a letter and email.
If the County receives a third complaint staff will visit the business to verify the complaint. If the business is found to be in violation of the mandate, the County will forward the complaints and documentation to Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (OR-OHSA).
If the county receives a fourth complaint, Health and Human Services staff will issue a citation and impose fines.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2021-08-26 22:13:51 | Last Update: 2021-08-26 22:38:38 |
