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'Can I write off my internet bill?': 2020 tax season poses pandemic-related questions

Money

2020 tax season poses pandemic-related questions

Whether it's working from home or stimulus check confusion, people filing 2020 tax returns have a lot of new questions related to the pandemic.
Business

Oregon restaurant owners express pandemic frustrations to Rep. Bonamici

According to a spokesperson with the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, about 10% of the state’s restaurants have closed since the pandemic began.
Business

Indoor workouts banned in 26 Oregon counties

Indoor gyms are banned from opening for antoher two weeks in 26 of Oregon's 36 counties. Devon Haskins spoke with gym owners about the impact.
Nation World

IRS pushes start of tax filing season to Feb. 12

While the IRS won't start processing returns until mid-February, you can still start filing your taxes with third-party tax software companies.
Sunrise

Connecting the Dots: Lottery jackpots near record high, what are your actual chances of winning?

Two of the country's most popular lottery games have jackpots that are approaching all-time highs. What are your actual chances of winning?
Nation World

Biden pandemic rescue plan has $1,400 checks, $15 minimum wage

President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan would add to the $600 payments already approved by Congress, plus provide more unemployment aid.
Coronavirus

US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

After declining over the summer, weekly unemployment claims have been stuck above 700,000 since September.
Business

Salem gym fined $126K for staying open in violation of COVID-19 restrictions

Courthouse Club Fitness was previously fined $90,000 for staying open during the two-week statewide freeze in November.
Recalls

Recall on Sportmix pet food suspected in 70 deaths expanded

Varieties of Sportmix pet foods may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxins, which is produced by a type of mold.
Coronavirus

Stimulus payments could come in form of pre-paid debit card

Some people are throwing away the debit cards mistakenly, thinking they are fake.
Nation World

Economic impact payment debit card: Don't trash your stimulus money by mistake

Watch your mail carefully, millions of Americans will be getting their second stimulus check on prepaid debit cards. Don't throw it out by mistake!

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Oregon wedding planner seeks clarity on event rules during COVID-19

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'Can I write off my internet bill?': 2020 tax season poses pandemic-related questions

2020 tax season poses pandemic-related questions

Oregon restaurant owners express pandemic frustrations to Rep. Bonamici

Indoor workouts banned in 26 Oregon counties

IRS pushes start of tax filing season to Feb. 12

Connecting the Dots: Lottery jackpots near record high, what are your actual chances of winning?

Biden pandemic rescue plan has $1,400 checks, $15 minimum wage

US unemployment claims jump to 965,000 as virus takes toll

Salem gym fined $126K for staying open in violation of COVID-19 restrictions

Recall on Sportmix pet food suspected in 70 deaths expanded

Stimulus payments could come in form of pre-paid debit card

Economic impact payment debit card: Don't trash your stimulus money by mistake

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