BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association will open a second round of emergency aid from May 18-22 for Latino residents who have lost income due to the pandemic, but will not receive public safety-net benefits. A total of 219 generous Oregonians have donated so far to LCA’s COVID-19 Immigrant Family Relief Fund, according
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Sunnyside Sports in Bend reflects a nationwide upswing in interest in bikes, but also facing a supply challenge to meet the demand, especially for entry-level models. https://www.sunnysidesports.com/
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Mt. Bachelor reopened this weekend for nine last days of spring skiing for passholders, with modified operations to encourage social distancing and other steps.
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Two Bend men face DUII and hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a pair of unrelated crashes on the north and south ends of town Saturday night and early Sunday. The second toppled a power pole and knocked out power to about 1,300 residents, police said.
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For the final week of the #ToTheMax Challenge, we feature a trick shot, a cute cat and play time with pollen. Thank you so much for participating over the past month and a half, Central Oregon. We hope it’s made your time in quarantine a bit more bearable. Stay safe and stay healthy!
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The rainy weather we had over the weekend will stick with us on Monday, with another chance for thunderstorms beginning after 11 a.m. Our chance for precipitation drops down to about 40% Monday evening. Our forecast highs for Monday are in the low 60s and high 50s, a few degrees below average. Forecast lows will
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is holding an entirely mail-in primary for the first time as the state works to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Ballots must be requested by Tuesday and returned by 8 p.m. June 2, with results announced that evening. Democratic voters will see one high-profile name on their ballot:
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University Extension Service has created an online resource to support the health and education of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth education resources page on Extension’s website provides research-based lessons and activities for Oregon’s families, said Anita Azarenko, OSU’s interim vice provost for extension and engagement and director of the
Continue ReadingHere’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of May 18-24:
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A single-engine plane crashed into the Columbia River at Cascade Locks on Sunday, but the two Washington state residents aboard swam to shore with only minor injuries, authorities said.
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The Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, for the third straight day and the seventh time in the past two weeks — and reported a dozen new cases, the lowest daily figure in over two months.
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Oregon has received its first shipments of remdesivir, an experimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19, and they will be sent to hospitals for cases under treatment statewide, officials said Sunday.
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A Coast Guard air crew rescued two kayakers in distress in the vicinity of Haystack Rock Saturday afternoon near Pacific City.
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Oregon’s DEQ objects to EPA’s draft water quality permits for four lower Columbia River dams, saying they don’t address the dams’ effects on temperature and total dissolved gas levels in the river.
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Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters issued an order Friday relaxing court operating restrictions in counties that have received permission from Gov. Kate Brown to begin phased reopening.
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Strong northwest winds will be pushing this new storm system east across the Cascades and into Central Oregon. Rain is likely Sunday morning, with the possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Our forecast highs on Sunday are in the low 60s and high 50s, right around average. We also have a chance at seeing hail
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Two Bend skate parks reopened Saturday, much to the enjoyment of users, even with a request for physical distancing.
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Deschutes Brewery put dozens of barrels up for sale on Saturday after their use to age wine and bourbon, so people can recycle them as furniture or the like.
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Members of the Bend Heroes Foundation and others gathered Saturday at the Bend Heroes Memorial for a ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, and Bend Police offers helped place American flags along the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
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Oregon Housing and Community Services COVID 19 Rent Relief Program is now helping families who were at risk of homelessness.
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