In less than a week, some Bend restaurants have seen business plunge sharply since Gov. Kate Brown ordered a restriction that restaurants offer take-out, drive-thru and delivery only — no dining in.
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Skies will stay mostly clear Thursday night as low dip to the low to mid 20s with calm winds.
Continue ReadingMt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Bachelor are temporarily closed. Hoodoo is closed for the season.
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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 the public’s help with donations of much-needed personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.
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Health concerns, restaurant closings and restrictions on gatherings, all arising from COVID-19, have prompted postponement of and changes to NeighborImpact’s Foodie Crawl fundraiser.
Continue ReadingA 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going to go to Madras voters in May, proposing a 5% tax on prepared food and beverages to fund road repairs, has been withdrawn from the ballot, the city announced Thursday.
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The fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting some Central Oregon families harder than others, and several local agencies want to help.
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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 to a home near the town of Shedd on Wednesday evening. Yon says Benjamin Gerig told authorities he had been doing yard work with his son, Marvin, when Marvin
Continue ReadingSALEM, 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 update, numerous other agency releases and one from Rep. Greg Walden urging residents give blood, to help with a severe shortage. Oregon Secretary of State’s Office news release:
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The Latino Community Association will use a $38.000 grant to reach out to Latinos and other marginalized groups to encourage everyone to complete their 2020 Census form.
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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 unchanged, at three.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved the controversial Jordan Cove natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal project near Coos Bay.
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Responding to an executive order from Gov. Kate Brown, starting next Monday and extending through April 28, Central Oregon Community College’s staff and faculty will largely shift to a teleworking structure, the school announced Thursday.
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Thursday’s business-related COVID-19 announcements include details of hours and services from Walmart and from 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Mid Oregon Credit Union and High Lakes Health Care.
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Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and nine colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, raising serious concerns about Americans struggling to return home after being stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday’s government announcements include three Oregon agencies’ temporary camping closures and messages from the Oregon State Sheriffs Association and the Oregon Arts Commission. TEMPORARY CAMPING CLOSURES ANNOUNCED FOR OREGON STATE PARKS, FORESTS, AND WILDLIFE AREAS SALEM, Oregon – Three Oregon state agencies will suspend camping to help reduce the spread of
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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 also have a release from the Oregon U.S. attorney about their response to the related issues, including protecting civil rights.
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An Oregon Department of Corrections officer is suing the state, his former coworker and corrections officials for $7 million after he was attacked with a stun gun by an employee.
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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 supporting survivors and ensuring the safety and health of our community.
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