Rep. Greg Walden talks with KTVZ on new aid package
The Second District congressman said he expects the House of Representatives will pass the nearly $500 billion COVID-19 releif package on…
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State, C.O. leaders join in digital climate change rally
The Deschutes Youth Climate Congress, along with Indivisible Bend and Vocal Seniority, have replaced their physical Earth Day climate change rally…
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Deschutes commissioners lay out first phase for lifting business closures
Deschutes County commissioners concluded a meeting Wednesday presenting a framework plan for lifting restrictions in the county. Together, the…
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Last C.O. job report before COVID-19 hit showed strong economy, low jobless rate
March was a tale of two months in Central Oregon and nationwide — the first half and the second half. But jobless rates on the High Desert were low…
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La Pine food truck giving away anonymous donor’s 500 meals
One thing remains true in Central Oregon and that’s when facing hard times, the community comes together and lends a helping hand. It’s what the…
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Prineville man uses stimulus money to pay for others’ groceries
While many Central Oregonians continue to be laid off due to COVID-19, Larry Bellah has been fortunate.…
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More rain expected this weekend
Thursday morning we’ll be waking up to partly cloudy skies, and those conditions should stick with us throughout the day. We’ll top out in the 50s…
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Wyden, Merkley, Walden virus-related releases, Wednesday
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are COVID-19 news releases issued Wednesday by Oregon’s congressional delegation. Rosen, Wyden Lead Call on Congressional…
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OSU making intellectual property available to help fight COVID-19
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University is joining universities and academic health centers nationally in making licensing agreements for…
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Survey finds Oregonians strongly support stay-at-home orders
A Portland-based research firm says its latest survey finds strong support by Oregonians of the stay-at-home…
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Corporate Activity Tax registrations top 10,000
With registration totals for the Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) surpassing 10,000, the Oregon Department of Revenue on Wednesday reminded businesses…
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Oregon has no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in 3 weeks
For the first time in more than three weeks, the Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on…
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High Desert Cornhole practices social distancing by hosting online tournaments
While social distancing remains in effect, High Desert Cornhole has found a way to continue hosting tournaments while staying safe.…
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New C.O. wildlife hospital seeks support to open
Think Wild offers facility naming, sponsorship opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a new wildlife hospital in Central Oregon, is inviting…
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Heaven Can Wait goes virtual in 2020, with a different mission
St. Charles Foundation is changing its annual Heaven Can Wait 5K to a virtual event this year to raise funds for St. Charles Health System’s…
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Bend NICU support group sends ‘Cheerful Cards’ to families
A support group in Bend with a focus on patients in the neonatal intensive care unit and their families has extended their reach to people from all…
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Wyden urges federal tech help for overwhelmed state jobless systems
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday led a letter with 15 of his colleagues urging congressional leadership to provide additional digital resources…
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Emergency Board to allocate $30 million in virus response funding
Oregon’s legislative Emergency Board will convene a virtual meeting Thursday to allocate more than $30 million in emergency funding to support…
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Wind & rain
Wind driven rain will be the most notable feature of today’s…
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Walden, Wyden, Merkley, Gov. Brown virus-related news releases – Tuesday
Here are the COVID-19-related news releases issued Tuesday from our lawmakers in Congress and Gov. Kate…
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