Gov. Brown issues 90-day ban on commercial evictions
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday issued an executive order placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, also strengthening…
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Oregon reports 19th COVID-19 death — and new signs that social distancing is working
The COVID-19 virus has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Facebook grant to put Wi-Fi on more Crook County school buses
n the heels of a $50,000 grant that supplied new Chromebooks for elementary students in the Crook County School District, Facebook is making it…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office to ramp up distracted driving enforcement
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Crook County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the nation…
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Interior secretary OKs plans for 11,000 miles of fuel breaks across the West
Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a final decision Wednesday to construct and maintain a system of up to 11,000 miles of strategically…
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Wyden: SS recipients shouldn’t have to file tax return for stimulus payment
Sen. Ron Wyden joined group of 42 senators urging agencies to ensure all Social Security beneficiaries will receive virus relief assistance without…
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Oregon FBI: School closures can bring increased risk of child exploitation
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at…
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Elk Meadow Elementary hands out home learning materials
On Wednesday morning at Elk Meadow Elementary in southwest Bend, parents dropped by to pick up educational materials for their kids to learn at…
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It was not a normal March for Bend — except for the weather
It was anything but a normal March in Bend (or anywhere, for that matter) — except for the weather, which was close to the city’s average…
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C.O. races go virtual, make changes amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic grows stronger and wider, Central Oregon races on the calendar through May are making changes to keep the running…
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C.O. cattle non-profit boosts beef donations to food banks, shelters
The Ten Seventeen Project announced Wednesday an immediate 166% increase in their cattle donations to food banks, shelters and churches throughout…
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Chilly; Late Day Showers
The slow-moving system that has been working its way down the west coast from Canada will continue to deliver chilly temperatures and a chance of…
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Deschutes County seeks Planning Commission applicants
South County and Bend-area residents are invited to apply for two open seats on the Deschutes County Planning…
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FEMA shipment of masks, gloves due for Oregon distribution
The state of Oregon says a shipment of personal protective equipment was due Tuesday from FEMA and will be distributed to all 36 counties and nine…
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