First day of spring!
We may see a few thin clouds over the region today,…
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Crater Lake National Park modifies operations
Crater Lake, OR (KTVZ) – Crater Lake National Park announced Wednesday modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White…
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Bend City Council ratifies state of emergency, pulls May transportation measure
In a surreal scene at an unusual time in America, only Bend Mayor Sally Russell and a few city staff were on hand for Wednesday night’s city council…
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Council on Aging supports C.O. seniors, with adjustments
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon has closed its offices to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but it’s still offering support services,…
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Bend bookstore limits customers, makes deliveries
Dudley’s Bookshop and Cafe in downtown Bend is asking people to call or email in advance, so they can limit the number of customers – but they also…
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C.O.’s new COVID-19 hotline fielding many calls
A hotline for COVID-19 questions is now available at 541-699-5109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through…
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Oregon food pantries respond to COVID-19 outbreak
Food assistance programs are making sure people have the resources they need during the COVID-19…
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Oregon Farm Bureau sets up Umatilla County flood relief fund
Led by generous contributions from Northwest Farm Credit Services and Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau, Oregon Farm Bureau has established a relief…
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Summit Medical Group adds virtual doctor visits
Summit Medical Group Oregon has added telemedicine options for patients to minimize the potential for spreading the COVID-19…
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Nordquist named Bend-La Pine interim superintendent
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted Wednesday evening to appoint Assistant Superintendent Lora Nordquist to serve as interim superintendent for one…
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Many Bend Old Mill District stores close; travelers battle flight delays, cancellations
Many stores in Bend’s Old Mill District have closed their doors temporarily, but there are a few stores that remain open, continuing to serve…
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C.O. grocery stores see business boom, offer special ‘senior shopping hours’
Many Central Oregonians are doing the right thing, officials say, by staying home — and are able to do so because they have stocked their food…
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Snow report Wednesday PM
Mt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Bachelor are temporarily closed. Hoodoo is closed for the…
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Spring is here!
We will be mostly clear Wednesday night, with light and variable breezes and lows will be in the low to mid…
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COVID-19 Deschutes County impacts: Bend, Bend-La Pine Schools, Redmond, Sisters SD
We are trying something new — compiling each day’s announcements and notices by county, for easier finding. Wednesday’s Deschutes County list…
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COVID-19 Oregon: Gov. Brown orders higher ed classes online, halt to non-emergency medical procedures
Wednesday brought numerous state announcements, including Gov. Kate Brown’s orders for higher education online classes and to halt non-emergency…
Continue Reading C.O. COVID-19 business impacts: Indian Head Casino, Sunriver Nature Center closing, more
Wednesday brings a closure announcement from Indian Head Casino, as well as notices from Central Electric Co-Op, Summit Medical Group, Avion Water…
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Layoffs, shutdowns: Oregon leaders face scope of virus fallout
Amid major layoffs and small businesses closing, a new committee of the state Legislature, which had its inaugural meeting today, is tasked with…
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Judge: Oregon water regulators exceeded authority in Klamath Basin
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s water regulators exceeded their authority when they shut off wells within 500 feet of waterways in the Upper Klamath…
Continue Reading COVID-19 impacts: Crook County Library closing, other Wednesday notices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re going to group some of the large number of announcements and notices we’re receiving daily by Central Oregon counties to…
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