Two more Oregon COVID-19 deaths, 41 new cases, 6 in Deschutes County
Two more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 140, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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A chance for rain with cooler temperatures
Showers will start to break up this evening and we will be left under partly cloudy skies Tuesday night.
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Cascade lakes resorts welcoming guests back
Many lakes and resorts are reopening very soon, and with clear roads and no more snow, many people are taking advantage of the opportunity to social distance outside.
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Here’s some tips to keep your campfire from sparking a wildfire
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sitting around a campfire is one of the special times we all enjoy, but campfires are also a major cause of wildfires. May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and the Pacific Northwest Coordination Group urges campers to follow these basic outdoor safety tips: Know before you go Before going camping, always contact
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BLM reopening Lower Deschutes, John Day access, campgrounds on Thursday
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by local, county and state officials, recreational access on public lands managed by the Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management is increasing in many locations throughout Central Oregon.
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Oregon FBI offers virtual recruitment opportunities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for new ways to serve your community and your country? Ready to check out new challenges? As the FBI’s future depends on the workforce we are hiring right now, we have not lowered our standards, nor have we adjusted our commitment to diversity during this time. What we are doing is looking
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Crabbing on coast reopens Wednesday to non-residents
Recreational crabbing will reopen to non-residents on Wednesday along most of the Oregon coast. Recreational clamming along the entire coast will remain closed to non-residents for now.
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More than 1,500 COCC students receiving CARES Act assist
A total of 1,565 students at Central Oregon Community College will receive a financial boost this week as the result of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with funds coming from the built-in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and administered by the college.
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Cascades East Transit implements new OHA guidelines
Cascades East Transit is continuing COVID-19 precautions and implementing new transit guidelines released by the Oregon Health Authority on Friday.
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4 steps to market-proof your retirement
(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with $1 million, but immediately get hit with a huge stock-market decline. “A major mistake I see people make is to assume that their investment returns will be average every year of retirement,” says Daniel
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5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste
(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste for fewer trips to the grocery store. Food waste also impacts our wallets. In fact, a recent Bosch home appliances survey conducted by OnePoll found that the average
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Pacific NW Pickleball Tournament in Bend off until next year
BEND, ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Pickleball Club announced Tuesday that, in an abundance of caution surrounding COVID-19, the Pacific Northwest Classic Tournament sponsored by Beaver Coach Sales & Service has been rescheduled for July 28-August 1, 2021. Pacific Northwest Classic, which was to be held at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park July 29-August 2 of this year, anticipated an influx of
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Stolasz, Friend named regional Teachers of the Year
Ridgeview High science and math teacher Melissa Stolasz and Ashwood Elementary teacher Melanie Friend are two of the 15 regional Teachers of the Year announced Tuesday.
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Oregon jobless rate jumps to record 14.2%; ranks of unemployed top 300,000
The Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday that 266,600 jobs were lost in the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unemployment rate has reached 14.2 percent amid business closures due to public health measures.
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PGE’s Pelton Park, campground and marina reopen Friday
Portland General Electric said Tuesday three of the popular parks and recreation areas it operates in Columbia, Clackamas and Jefferson counties will reopen on Friday, in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Defending against social media scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against social media and online game/quiz scams. With our current crisis, millions of Americans are spending a lot more time at home and online these days. Physical distancing means we rely on virtual socialization more than ever,
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OSU study: Hops supplements safe for menopausal women
Hop-based dietary supplements that many women use to ease the night sweats and hot flashes commonly reported during menopause aren’t likely to cause drug interactions, new research from Oregon State University’s Linus Pauling Institute and College of Pharmacy shows.
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No laughing matter: OSU researcher takes robot comic on the road
Stand-up comedian Jon the Robot likes to tell his audiences that he does lots of auditions but has a hard time getting bookings.
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Wyden, colleagues call for securing U.S. Capitol phone networks
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D., with Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., led 20 members of the House and Senate in a request to encrypt phone calls between the chambers to protect communications against foreign surveillance.
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‘Redmond Cares’ meeting needs across C.O. community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, launched Redmond Cares on Tuesday, April 14. The food and household item drive was put together to mitigate the economic impacts felt in the region as a result of COVID-19, according to RPA’s Executive Director,
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