Wyden, Merkley list issues with latest coronavirus relief proposal
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued statements Sunday explaining their issues with and opposition to the current version of the third…
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Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo Olympics
Canada and Australia will not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak, the…
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Bend woman celebrates 101st birthday like none before
Family and friends of Idona Jean Fix of Bend celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday while maintaining social…
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Gov. Brown issues wide business closure list, orders Oregonians to ‘stay home, save lives’
Gov. Kate Brown on Monday issued an executive order directing all Oregonians to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and adding broadly to the…
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U.S. Postal Service, an ‘essential service,’ will continue operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s provision of mail and package delivery services is not affected by state and local government actions that are…
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Mosaic Medical patients urged to call with concerns; walk-ins not accepted
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, Mosaic Medical said Sunday it is adapting to keep patients and care team members…
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Bend Best Buy shifts to curbside pickup
Like many national businesses, Best Buy in Bend has stopped in-store access and shifted its operations due to COVID-19, now offering “contact-less…
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Two Bend companies offer food, supplies deliveries
Servpro of Bend and Coiled Cabs are branching out a bit in a time of need and offering delivery of pre-paid food and…
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Thousands of stolen respirator masks recovered in Portland; arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks are on their way to Portland-area hospital supplies after a multi-agency theft investigation that led to the…
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C.O. emergency managers join together in plea: ‘Stay home, stay healthy’
Central Oregon emergency managers joined together Sunday in a plea to “stay home, stay healthy” and slow the spread of the COVID-19…
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OLCC will let marijuana retailers provide curbside delivery
The OLCC approved a temporary rule Sunday that supports social distancing, allows marijuana retailers to provide curbside delivery, within…
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Every Child, Oregon DHS launch effort, seek help for foster children, families
Every Child, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services, is launching a comprehensive statewide emergency response to the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report 3/22: No new snow
Another day with no new snow to report, while all resorts remain closed due to COVID-19 concerns. Mt. Hood Meadows, Hoodoo and Willamette Pass are…
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Snow likely in some C.O. cities this week
Clouds are rolling into the region, bringing with them another chance for precipitation. Monday morning is our first chance for rain and snow showers…
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Due to crowds, Oregon now plans to close all state parks Monday
At the direction of Gov. Kate Brown and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, the Oregon State Park…
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Gov. Brown issues 90-day order halting residential evictions
Gov. Kate Brown on Sunday issued an executive order placing a temporary, 90-day moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the…
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PD: Bend Uber driver used stun gun, pepper spray, baton on drunken assailant
A Bend Uber driver fought off an attacking, intoxicated passenger with pepper spray, a handheld stun gun and a collapsible baton late Saturday…
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Lebanon veteran is Oregon’s fifth COVID-19 death; 23 new cases, statewide total at 161
A Linn County veteran in his 90s is Oregon’s fifth recorded COVID-19 death, the Oregon Health Authority said Sunday. The total number of cases has…
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‘Stay two carts apart’: Grocery shopping no longer a no-brainer, amid COVID-19
Central Oregon grocery stores, the traditional, informal gathering spot and now focus of so much attention as they remain an essential, open place…
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Oregon coast town tells tourist crowds to leave
Despite Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calling on all Oregonians to stay at home unless absolutely necessary, the Oregon Coast and Columbia River Gorge were…
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