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 House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, the Steel Visitor Center at park headquarters is closed and fees will not be collected
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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 meeting, which only lasted a half-hour but dealt with weighty issues.
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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, including no-contact Meals on Wheels deliveries
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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 are making deliveries, as is Roundabout Books at NorthWest Crossing. Our KTVZ.COM Poll asks whether you’ve shopping for anything other than groceries amid the outbreak.
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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 Friday.
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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 outbreak.
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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 fund for victims of the recent flooding in Umatilla County.
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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 virus
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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 year, beginning July 1.
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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 customers.
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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 pantries. And that’s made for a somewhat silver lining for some businesses and job-seekers, amid the frightening clouds of uncertainty over COVID-19.
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Mt Hood Meadows, Timberline and Mt Bachelor are temporarily closed. Hoodoo is closed for the season.
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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 20s.
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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 brings notices from the city of Redmond and the Sisters School District superintendent.
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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 medical procedures, a state Employment Department update, new guidance from the state Early Learning Division on child care rule changes and a reduction in Amtrak Starlight service.
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 Co. and Market of Choice, and an offer of free acupuncture treatments.
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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 finding solutions to these cascading problems affecting so many across the state.
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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 Basin last year, a judge has ruled. Marion County Circuit Judge Claudia Burton also ruled the Oregon Water Resources Department violated the due process rights of irrigators Troy and Tracy Brooks,
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 provide you with the information you’re seeking. Please share notices or any thoughts at stories@ktvz.com. Crook County Library Closing to Public over Coronavirus Concerns PRINEVILLE, Ore.—Wednesday, March 18, 2020—Starting Friday,
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