Deschutes County’s growth tops Oregon over the past decade; Crook County 2nd
Deschutes County was by far Oregon’s fastest-growing county over the past decade, adding nearly 40,000 residents – a jump of more than 25 percent…
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Tonight: Deschutes County DA weighs in on bail process, repeat offenses
For people in jail, possible freedom comes with a price. That price — the bail amount — might not always seem to match the alleged crime, in the…
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Oregon reports record jobless claims amid COVID-19 pandemic
Echoing the troubling national picture, the Oregon Employment Department on Thursday reported record initial claims for jobless benefits over the…
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Oregon, other AGs warn big tech cos.: You aren’t exempt from price-gouging laws
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum on Wednesday joined 32 attorneys general in a letter urging online giants Amazon, Facebook, Ebay, Walmart, and…
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WARMER!
ay we get to enjoy a break between…
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Gov. Brown slams Trump administration over mask production issues
Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday slammed the Trump administration for its failure to provide companies that want to make respirator masks and ventilators…
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City of Sisters outlines latest COVID-19 actions
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19. Listed below are new and existing measures…
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Oregon delegation seeks federal disaster declaration for state
Oregon’s congressional delegation in a letter Wednesday to the White House supported Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s request for a major disaster…
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Wyden, Merkley hail Senate passage of coronavirus stimulus package
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., welcomed Wednesday night’s Senate passage of the bipartisan legislative package to respond to the…
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Bend insurance agent buys, gives meals for caregivers, others
Bend insurance agent Jerry Burger is buying lunches and dinners at area restaurants and bringing them to ER care providers and others in…
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OSU offers ‘Punch Through Pandemics’ course for students, public
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Will my parents be OK? Will I be able to keep my job? Will I still graduate on time? Will I even put on pants today? As…
Continue ReadingSenate approves historic $2 trillion stimulus deal amid growing coronavirus fears
The Senate late Wednesday approved a historic, $2 trillion stimulus package to provide a jolt to an economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic,…
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C.O. home maintenance cos. still afloat amid coronavirus
While many Central Oregon businesses have shut down services, others are still up and running, including companies who come into your home to do…
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Idaho governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as the coronavirus continues to spread. Little announced the order Wednesday and…
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Free TP with fill-up at Bend gas station
The Shell station at Highway 20 and 27th Street in Bend is giving a free roll of toilet paper with a gas fill-up. (One-time balloon lawn-chair…
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Supply shortage halts Salem clinics’ coronavirus testing
Salem Health has temporarily stopped coronavirus testing in three of its clinics and hospital emergency room because of a supply…
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Hearts on our doors
A new Facebook group wants you to post a heart of your door, then take a picture and post it to the new “Heart on our Doors” Facebook…
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Deschutes County limiting public access to most facilities
Effective Thursday, Deschutes County is temporarily limiting public access to most facilities while providing as many services as possible…
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Two Portland-area Postal Service workers test positive for COVID-19
Two U.S. Postal Service workers in the Portland area tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a spokesperson for the agency.…
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Oregon joins Washington in closing Columbia River fisheries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following Wednesday’s announcement by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that it will close all recreational…
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