Bend security company changes with the times
Bend Patrol Services, like just about every other business, has been affected by COVID-19, including some free patrols for cash-strapped companies…
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Runner turns canceled marathon into fundraiser
Mark Stockamp decided not to let a canceled marathon keep him from running even farther — 40 miles — and it turned into $14,000 Saturday for…
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A warmup is on the way
Saturday night, Central Oregon will hit forecast lows in the 30s, a few degrees above average, to go along with mostly clear skies. Then Sunday…
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1 new death, 76 new cases of coronavirus in Oregon
Oregon health officials on Saturday announced one new death from the novel coronavirus, for a total of 87, and 76 new confirmed cases.…
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You can still find local farm stands, CSAs with Oregon’s Bounty
But it’s important to call, email farms before visiting to learn opening date SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among the heroes of these unprecedented times are…
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‘My Own Two Hands’ award recipients announced
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Folk Festival’s annual My Own Two Hands art auction and fundraiser will take place as a completely online…
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State extends emergency order on insurance deadlines due to COVID-19
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has extended its emergency order on insurance deadlines. The order requires all insurance…
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Bigfoot returns with wildfire prevention message: ‘Believe in Fire Safety’
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety campaign is returning for the 2020 wildfire season, asking Oregonians to…
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Builders create task force to assess, share job safety practices amid COVID-19
Aiming to increase job safety awareness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon State Building Trades Council has launched a task force to…
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OHSU to receive $6 million in COVID-19 aid
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that Mosaic Medical in Central Oregon and OHSU will receive a total of more than $6…
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Credit union approves $9.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, completed approval of 37 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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Deschutes commissioners work on reopening plans
Deschutes County commissioners spent more time Friday working on guidelines for social distancing, masks and other details before businesses reopen,…
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Bend doctor in New York to help fight coronavirus pandemic
New York has been battling the worst coronavirus outbreak in the United States, with more than 260,000 cases and 15,000 deaths. Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
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Republic Services initiative helps front line workers, families, local businesses
– Republic Services has launched “Committed to Serve,” an initiative to recognize its front line employees in the field, their families, and…
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Be on the lookout for nesting birds: Springtime is hatching time
ODFW biologists have been responding to an increased number of calls about nesting birds. April through July is a critical time for most bird…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Suicide prevention resources, poison control info on disinfectants
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES AVAILABLE During these unprecedented times, it is normal to be concerned about suicide risk in our…
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Pet Pals: Persephone is a playful kitten
Persephone is an 8-week-old silver tabby short-haired kitten, one of the first to return from foster care to the Humane Society of Central Oregon,…
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Warm Springs reports four positive cases of COVID-19
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation reported Friday it has now had four positive cases of COVID-19, several days after reporting its first two cases,…
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Dan Fouts is delighted Chargers chose Herbert
Central Oregon’s Hall of Fame Quarterback looks forward to seeing Oregon’s Justin Herbert for the Chargers facing off against former Ducks Heisman…
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Free material for face masks via the drive thru
“Quiltsmart” offered face mask material for DIYers to help frontline healthcare…
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