Ranchers can apply for BLM grazing allotments Hammonds lost
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Cattle producers can apply to compete for access to federal grazing allotments that Oregon’s Hammond Ranches lost in a court…
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Shepherd’s House still serving all in need, with your help
Thursday marks the 11th day of feeding hungry people at Shepherd’s House. “We have been overwhelmed by the need, but daily provisions keep coming…
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Oregon relaxes new restrictions on drugs to fight virus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A doctor at a veterans home in Lebanon used a malaria drug to treat eight patients there for coronavirus, but said a state rule…
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Murdock Trust makes $5.4 million in emergency COVID-19 grants to NW nonprofits
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced its first round of $5.4 million in grants to 49 nonprofits for emergency support related to the COVID-19…
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Stay-home order prompts big boost for OSU Extension’s vegetable gardening course
More than 17,600 people – at a growing clip of about 1,000 more each day – have signed up for a vegetable gardening course offered by the Oregon…
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SOLVE shifts 50th Earth Day celebration to online ‘virtual tour,’ neighborhood action
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday, April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate, thousands of Oregonians across the state were…
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Wyden urges Labor Dept. to expedite jobless benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday joined Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in urging Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia “to do…
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Sisters traffic stop leads to nearly 2 lbs. of meth, Prineville pair’s arrest
A traffic stop on an SUV in Sisters late Tuesday night by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team turned up nearly two pounds of methamphetamine…
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Allergies differ from COVID-19
The differences are easy to spot, according to one Bend asthma and allergies…
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Grocery Outlet in Redmond gives back to local restaurants
If you have a receipt, the food retailer will give 5% of your bill back to the restaurant where you purchased…
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Oregon delegation backs Gov. Brown’s request for Guard mobilization
Oregon’s congressional delegation sent a letter Wednesday to President Trump in support of Gov. Kate Brown’s request for federal support to…
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On-line learning supplies to go
Parents picked up at home learning supplies at Elk Meadow Elementary School in…
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La Pine Senior Center provides drive-thru lunches
The building is closed, but La Pine seniors can still get lunch three days a…
Continue Reading Rep. Greg Walden offers COVID-19 update
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for April 1. “The situation surrounding coronavirus is rapidly changing. In an effort to…
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Powell Butte nonprofit boosts beef donations to C.O churches and food banks
The Powell Butte non-profit “The 1017 Project” is increasing its beef donations to area churches and food pantries, which are facing increased…
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Deschutes County bars rural short-term rental stays through mid-May
To reduce exposure and spread of COVID-19, Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday banned short-term rental stays in the rural county until May…
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Redmond Grocery Outlet helps local restaurants
People are encouraged to bring receipts from local restaurants to the Redmond Grocery Outlet. The store will donate 5% of each shoppers’ grocery…
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Donations collected for foster families in need
Foster care youth and families are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. My NeighbOR is a non-profit created to allow foster families to…
Continue Reading Crook County reports first COVID-19 case
The Crook County Health Department reported Wednesday afternoon the first case of COVID-19 in the county, apparently travel-related. They said the…
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St. Charles launches campaign for 10,000 donated hand-sewn masks
St. Charles Health System on Wednesday asked for the public’s help once again with the donation of masks—this time, hand-sewn ones, with a goal…
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