Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know
(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I…
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BBB warns: Scammers using stolen personal info for unemployment fraud
Reports of unemployment fraud have risen sharply as identity thieves look to cash in on COVID-19, the Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific…
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Oregon Supreme Court halts judges’ order nixing Gov. Brown’s virus restrictions
The Oregon Supreme Court late Monday halted a Baker County judge’s order earlier in the day that had tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions…
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COVID-19 update: One more death, 64 new cases, 5 in Deschutes County
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 138, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Spread Neighborhood Cheer Through Chalk
As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and…
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OSU new home of crime-fighting wood forensics lab
Oregon State University’s College of Forestry is the new home of a forensics lab that fights the illegal timber trade, a $1 billion annual problem…
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BLM begins to restore access to some developed areas in Oregon
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Land…
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City of La Pine, Chamber offer small-business grants
The City of La Pine and the La Pine Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that they have a block of limited funds to give out as grants to…
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C.O. Health Council awards over $185,000 in small grants
Funding for COVID-19-related requests still available BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council awarded its 41st COVID-19 Mini-grant on…
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City of Bend launches new online payment system for utility bills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, the City of Bend launched the Invoice Cloud online payment system for utility bills. This system is an expedited…
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Redmond woman seriously hurt in Old Bend-Redmond Hwy. rollover crash
A Redmond woman was seriously injured in a rollover crash Sunday night on the Old Bend-Redmond Highway in the Tumalo area, but her young daughter…
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Cool & rainy again today
The system that gave us such a chilly, rainy weekend will linger over the region…
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Latest Wyden, Merkley COVID-19-related news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are several recent news releases related to COVID-19 issues from Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. MERKLEY CALLS ON…
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Public urged not to approach seal pups on Oregon beaches
Seal pups venturing onto Oregon’s beaches this spring need some social distance, too, experts…
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Oregon Farm Bureau seeks calendar photos
Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of agriculture for the 2021 Oregon’s Bounty Calendar. The award-winning calendar…
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Portland homeless tax tests voter mood in pandemic
Voters in the three Portland metropolitan counties are being asked in Tuesday’s election to approve taxes on personal income and business profits…
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OSU seeks artists for ‘Art About Agriculture’ competition, exhibition
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Art About Agriculture, an annual exhibition of agriculture-themed artwork by Oregon State University’s College of…
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State joins international task force targeting COVID-19 investment scams
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has joined an international enforcement task force organized by the North American Securities…
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BLM touts success of wild horse, burro adoption cash incentive program
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said late last week that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program, launched in March 2019, has…
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Pacific Power, PGE urge customers to be alert for scams amid pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and Pacific Power are working together to spread awareness and tips to help utility customers…
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