Redmond Proficiency Academy, community to launch ‘Redmond Cares’
Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, are launching Redmond Cares on Tuesday.
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Portland tenant sued over volunteer work during outbreak
A homeowner in Portland who rents a room to a woman who has been volunteering at a homeless shelter during the coronavirus outbreak is suing the woman for potentially increasing her exposure to the virus.
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Klamath County SO looking for missing Crescent man
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help Monday in finding a 41-year-old Crescent man who’s been missing since late last week.
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Gov. Brown to outline framework for ‘reopening Oregon’ on Tuesday
Hours after the three West Coast governors agreed to coordinate a recovery path from COVID-19, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Monday she will held a news conference Tuesday to introduce “her framework for Reopening Oregon.”
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Rep. Greg Walden COVID-19 info update for April 13
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Monday, April 13. The latest on the coronavirus: Help is On The WayAs soon as the middle of April, most Americans will receive a payment of $1,200 per individual, $2,400 per couple, and $500 per child directly to their bank account via
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Oregon reports 53rd COVID-19 death, 57 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 53, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
Continue ReadingOregon gas prices down 38 cents in month, 76 cents in year
Oregon gas prices have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.44/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,307 stations. Gas prices in Oregon are 38.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 76.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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High Desert Chamber Music postpones season’s final events
High Desert Chamber Music has been closely monitoring developments related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and has made the decision to postpone the season finale concert featuring Steinway Artist Robert Thies that was scheduled for May 9.
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Merkley, Wyden push for more info, transparency on virus testing
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore, along with 45 of their senate colleagues, are calling on Vice President Mike Pence and the Coronavirus Task Force, as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to conduct a national inventory of the coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnostic testing supply, publicly release data on testing results, and provide a detailed plan and timeline for addressing future shortages and gaps in the testing supply chain.
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OSU program awarded $12.7 million grant for Superfund research
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Oregon State University-led research program has been awarded a $12.7 million grant to serve the Pacific Northwest by studying harmful chemicals found at federally designated hazardous waste sites. The Oregon State University Superfund Research Program received the five-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The program has now received
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Expect Hwy. 20 delays for striping work this week near Santiam Pass
Starting on Tuesday at 9 a.m. and continuing through Friday, crews will be striping U.S. Highway 20 from the Santiam Junction to just east of Santiam Pass (mileposts 74.5 to 88), ODOT said Monday.
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Bend seeks proposals for affordable housing, social services funding
The City of Bend’s Economic Development Department is soliciting requests for proposals for two annual funding programs that would provide over $1 million for affordable housing developments and social service organizations in Bend.
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Warmup On The Way
High pressure building in from the west will initiate a very gentle flow out of the north today.
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Sisters co. launches T-shirt effort to help businesses stay ‘Here For Good’
A Sisters promotions company has launched a new project to help people support struggling local businesses by buying a T-shirt with the slogan, “Here For Good,” with part of the proceeds going to those businesses.
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Bend church celebrates Easter Sunday with drive-in service
Creation Church in Bend offered a way for people to attend Easter Sunday service in person while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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Bend cyclists say gravel routes are good for social distancing
The founders of Bend-based Dirty Freehub, an online guide to gravel biking routes, say it’s easier to follow social distancing guidelines on gravel routes than most bike paths.
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#ToTheMax Challenge – Week 1
A wild week one of the #ToTheMax Challenge, with submissions ranging from ping pong trick shots to dances and stop-motion videos.
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Wyden, Merkley call on SBA to issue emergency loans, grants ASAP, clarify rules
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with 17 colleagues, called on the Small Business Administration Friday to ensure small businesses receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans associated with the COVID-19 crisis and the new Emergency Economic Injury Grants within three days of application, as mandated by Congress. The senators’ letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza follows reports
Continue Reading Walden blasts Senate for ‘shameful’ delays in virus relief funding
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. was sharply critical last week after the Senate failed to pass needed funding to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program. saying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) played partisan games, delaying much-needed aid to Americans during a global pandemic. “Shameful. Absolutely shameful. After
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La Pine, Prineville health centers receive $1.5 million for coronavirus response
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., last week applauded the Department of Health and Human Services for awarding over $23 million to Community Health Centers in Oregon, including 11 centers in the Second District, to help with coronavirus response efforts.
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