C.O. restaurateurs juggle serious challenges amid state COVID-19 limits
In less than a week, some Bend restaurants have seen business plunge sharply since Gov. Kate Brown ordered a restriction that restaurants offer…
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Skies will stay mostly clear Thursday night as low dip to the low to mid 20s with calm…
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Mt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Bachelor are temporarily closed. Hoodoo is closed for the…
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St. Charles seeks public donations of much-needed masks, respirators, gowns
The shortage of key medical supplies due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has gotten so dire that St. Charles Health System late Thursday asked for…
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NeighborImpact postpones Foodie Crawl
Health concerns, restaurant closings and restrictions on gatherings, all arising from COVID-19, have prompted postponement of and changes to…
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Madras withdraws prepared food tax from May ballot
A measure that was going to go to Madras voters in May, proposing a 5% tax on prepared food and beverages to fund road repairs, has been withdrawn…
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C.O. agencies offer resources to those in need — or who want to help others
The fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting some Central Oregon families harder than others, and several local agencies want to…
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Toddler drowns in river south of Albany
SHEDD, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has drowned in a river south of Albany. Linn County Sheriff Jim Yon says deputies were called…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Oregon impacts: May primary still on; ODF, OLCC, DHS, OSHA, other notices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s secretary of state said Thursday that for now, the May 19 primary is still on track. We also have an OLCC rules…
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Latino Assn. receives Census grant to help count all C. Oregonians
The Latino Community Association will use a $38.000 grant to reach out to Latinos and other marginalized groups to encourage everyone to complete…
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Oregon reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, 88 total
The Oregon Health Authority reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 88, as of 8:30 a.m. The number of deaths is…
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Feds OK disputed Oregon coast LNG pipeline, terminal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved the controversial Jordan Cove natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal project…
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COCC’s staff, faculty moving to teleworking setup
Responding to an executive order from Gov. Kate Brown, starting next Monday and extending through April 28, Central Oregon Community College’s staff…
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COVID-19 business impacts: Walmart, 10 Barrel, Mid Oregon Credit Union, High Lakes
Thursday’s business-related COVID-19 announcements include details of hours and services from Walmart and from 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Mid Oregon…
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Merkley, Wyden virus-related news releases Thursday
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and nine colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday’s government announcements include three Oregon agencies’ temporary camping closures and messages from the Oregon State…
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Wyden, Merkley, Walden, Oregon DOJ issue virus-related statements
Another flurry of news releases Wednesday on various aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak from Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Rep. Greg Walden. We…
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Oregon prison officer files $7M hazing suit against state
An Oregon Department of Corrections officer is suing the state, his former coworker and corrections officials for $7 million after he was attacked…
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Saving Grace supporting survivors during pandemic
As we all navigate the daily impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, we wanted to be sure you know Saving Grace is still whole-heartedly committed to…
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