Bend Patrol Services, like just about every other business, has been affected by COVID-19, including some free patrols for cash-strapped companies and wearing protective gear where they can.
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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 NeighborImpact.
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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 morning, we’ll be waking up to clear skies, and we’ll top out in the high 60s and low 70s across the region, putting us about 10 to 12 degrees above
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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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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 Oregon’s farmers and ranchers. These hard-working families have continued to grow their crops, care for their animals and provide food for society, along with other vital agricultural products. Now more
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Folk Festival’s annual My Own Two Hands art auction and fundraiser will take place as a completely online silent auction this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual auction will open on Friday, May 8 and close on Saturday, May 16, with more than 70 different items coming up for bid
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The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has extended its emergency order on insurance deadlines. The order requires all insurance companies to postpone policy cancellations and non-renewals, and extend deadlines for reporting claims.
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The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal’s Bigfoot: Believe in Fire Safety campaign is returning for the 2020 wildfire season, asking Oregonians to protect their communities by preventing wildfires.
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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 help construction contractors follow current guidelines and protect workers while continuing to do business.
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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 million to help both health care facilities continue to provide quality care during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, completed approval of 37 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the past week.
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Deschutes County commissioners spent more time Friday working on guidelines for social distancing, masks and other details before businesses reopen, following state and federal guidelines.
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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 recently called out to doctors and nurses across the country for help, and one emergency medicine physician from Bend answered.
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– Republic Services has launched “Committed to Serve,” an initiative to recognize its front line employees in the field, their families, and small business customers in our local communities.
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ODFW biologists have been responding to an increased number of calls about nesting birds. April through July is a critical time for most bird species as they care for their young.
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SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES AVAILABLE During these unprecedented times, it is normal to be concerned about suicide risk in our communities. Suicide is the most preventable form of death and something we can all do to help prevent suicide is to promote resources in our community. “Deschutes County has certainly been impacted by suicide death; and unfortunately, so far this year we have been seeing suicide deaths
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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, and to be ready for adoption. Remember, pre-adoption questionnaires are required now before meeting an animal.
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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, apparently tied to a salmon feast at Celilo Village over Easter weekend.
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Central Oregon’s Hall of Fame Quarterback looks forward to seeing Oregon’s Justin Herbert for the Chargers facing off against former Ducks Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota.
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“Quiltsmart” offered face mask material for DIYers to help frontline healthcare workers.
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