Wyden supports canceling student loan payments during emergency
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., supports bill to cancel student loan payments, co-sponsors bill to rescue small businesses with immediate tax rebate.…
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DMV, police to offer ‘grace period’ for expired licenses, vehicle registrations
To reduce the need to visit a DMV office during the current public emergency, the agency, law enforcement partners said Friday will offer a “grace…
Continue ReadingC.O. COVID-19 medical impacts: COPA telemedicine, Partners in Care plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon medical agencies, Central Oregon Pediatric Associations and Partners in Care, updated the public and their…
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Oregon FBI, U.S. Attorney issue COVID-19 scam warnings
Announcements Friday by the FBI in Oregon and the U.S. Attorney’s Office outline their efforts to target people or businesses who are trying to take…
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NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser interviewed about COVID-19 coverage
NewsChannel 21 reporter Max Goldwasser talked with KQAK’s Dave Clemens Friday morning about what he’s been covering during the COVID-19…
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NE Bend apartments sold for $52 million
A 205-unit apartment complex at the foot of Pilot Butte in northeast Bend has been sold for $52 million to a Seattle-based property firm and an…
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Rimrock Trails offers telehealth counseling
Rimrock Trails is committed to creating lasting change in the lives of individuals and families in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville by providing timely…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries offers community support system
Food, clothes, supplies for anyone; donations sought BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherds’ House is now providing Community Support Outreach for the…
Continue ReadingWillamette Pass resort open
Hoodoo is closed for the…
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A very nice weekend ahead
Today and right through the weekend we are expecting fabulous…
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Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times
In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health…
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Humane Society of C.O. changing shelter procedures, closing spay-neuter clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of Governor Kate Brown’s order released late Thursday to preserve surgical masks, gowns and gloves for health care…
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OSU-Cascades, COCC shifts to online courses
OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College are joining others across the state with restricted access and moving to online…
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C.O. food banks meet rising need in new ways
Food pantries like the one operated by St. Vincent de Paul in Bend also have switched to a walk-up window for those in need, and volunteers package…
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Bend sets up downtown curbside food pickup spots
The city of Bend has set aside several curbside food pickup areas for downtown restaurants now having to do takeout, rather than dining…
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Redmond FD among many taking COVID-19 precautions
Redmond Fire & Rescue says they’ve seen a rise in calls related to flu-like symptoms the past few days, but say they’re prepared and taking extra…
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1,000s in C.O. sign petition to freeze rent, mortgage payments
Amid fast-rising joblessness and uncertainty, a petition started in Bend to freeze rent and mortgage payments has taken…
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Out & About: Such wonderful sights
Beautiful photos of a beautiful place to call…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Great catches to share
Last catches of the Winter of 2019/20, and they are…
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COVID-19 concerns bring drop in CET transit ridership
Like many facets of everyday life in Central Oregon, public transportation is taking a hit as concerns about COVID-19 continue to…
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