Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new presumptive positive cases of the novel coronavirus Wednesday, one in Deschutes County.
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Hoping to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday banned gatherings and events of more than 250 people in three Western Washington counties covering hundreds of miles and millions of people.
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A very fair air flow out of the west and NW will deliver another beautiful day to the High Desert today.
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Bend-La Pine Schools have begun taking preventative measures to fight off the potentially deadly novel coronavirus.
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Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday the latest recipients of its Community Action Grants.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A Marion County grand jury has found that a Silverton police officer who fatally shot a man was justified. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Officer Timothy Hein shot and killed William Bluestone Feb. 14 after Bluestone’s wife told police he assaulted her and forced her out of the apartment. The Marion County District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is seeking individuals interested in serving on the college’s budget committee, representing Zone 6 of the COCC district. Zone 6 includes northwest Deschutes County, including Sisters, Tumalo, Black Butte Ranch (precincts 13, 14, 15, 22, 30, 31, 37 and 45) and the northern part of Bend (precincts 1, 7,
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Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) joined other members of Congress at a news conference Tuesday on The Trillion Trees Act, which would help decrease carbon emissions by ensuring 1 trillion trees are planted globally by 2050.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a much-needed 121-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Blazers. Trevor Ariza and CJ McCollum had 22 points apiece and Hassan Whiteside added 16 points and 14 rebounds. The
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Music Education Association held its regional Vocal Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Feb. 29 at Ridgeview High School. Three Crook County High School ensembles and 13 soloists competed. Every CCHS soloist and ensemble received either a Superior or an Excellent score, reflecting their commitment to excellence and their hard
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Oregon officials have issued directed policies for long-term care facilities to restrict visitors in order to limit exposure to COVID-19; they also provided updated testing information
Continue ReadingThe candidate field is all set for Oregon’s May 19 primary, and the most crowded race by far is the 18 candidates seeking to succeed retiring 2nd District Rep. Greg Walden — 11 Republicans and seven Democrats.
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Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest high school in southeast Bend will be named Caldera High School, as selected unanimously by the Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors at Tuesday tonight’s board meeting.
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Tuesday’s light breezes will turn calm in the evening and stay calm overnight.
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Last week, a homeless man who befriended and was well-remembered by several northeast Bend residents died.
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Crook County students gave the Cowboys basketball team a rousing send-off for Wednesday’s state tournament game.
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Miller Elementary School kids and their parents attended a special Greater Bend Rotary lunch Tuesday honoring the winners of the 29th annual ‘Invention Convention’ contest. Rotary members judged the entries.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cog Wild Bicycle Tours has announced a collection of new initiatives to support junior cyclists called Cascadia Junior Cycling. CJC helps young cyclists develop trail etiquette, skills proficiency, stay safe, and have fun riding the trails with friends and family. Youth rides begin on April 6th and continue into October. “We
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