Many C.O. kids’ programs ready to serve this summer
With the announcement that Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties’ applications to enter Phase 1 of reopening have been approved, Better…
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Bend Park and Rec reopening two skate parks Saturday
The Bend Park and Recreation District will reopen two skate parks for public use beginning Saturday, following guidance by state authorities to…
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Gov. Brown issues final Phase 1 reopening guidelines for counties, businesses
As part of Gov. Kate Brown’s plan for building a safe and strong Oregon, the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon…
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The sun break is almost over
While Saturday looks to be the warmest day we see for a while, warming into the low 70s, we will also see the cloud cover continue to thicken through…
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6.5-magnitude quake rattles Nevada near Calif. border
An earthquake with a revised magnitude of 6.5 hit Nevada on Friday morning, about 225 miles northwest of Las Vegas near the California border, the US…
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Governor declares drought emergency in fourth Oregon county
Governor Kate Brown today declared a drought emergency in Coos County, the fourth such declaration so far this year due to low snowpack, lack of…
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Oregon Dept. of Corrections to eliminate death row
Oregon Department of Corrections officials said Friday the agency will eliminate the state’s death row area of…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths; 64 new cases, 3 in Deschutes
The Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, but also reported 63 new confirmed cases and a presumptive case, raising…
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Several Old Mill District restaurants are reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several restaurants in Bend’s Old Mill District reopened Friday or have announced plans to reopen for sit-down service, with…
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Sisters HS students win state workplace safety video contest
A team of students at Sisters High School won $500 for their first-place video, titled “Canteen Catastrophe,” in an annual statewide safety video…
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Video Lottery retailers begin to reopen
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery on Friday began the process of restarting Video Lottery terminals in counties reopening under Governor…
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument reopens recreational access
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, John Day Fossil…
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Redmond reopens skate, bike and dog parks; sport courts, not quite yet
The City of Redmond Parks Division reopened the Skate Park, Homestead Bike Pump Track and the Weigand Dog Park at noon Friday.…
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OLCC offers guidance to Phase 1 businesses
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Friday provided specific guidance for its alcohol licensees operating bars and restaurants in counties…
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Ways to spend Father’s Day and give back at the same time
It comes every year on the third Sunday of June. Father’s Day can be a struggle to find the right gift or activity to celebrate…
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Gift ideas for dads who golf
Does your dad love to golf? Consider getting him some new golf accessories this Father’s…
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Need some last-minute gift ideas for dad?
It might not be the most creative gift, a fancy new tie might be the perfect gift for an office dad. Here are some other gift ideas if your dad is a…
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Advice from fictional dads
As Father’s Day approaches, take a look at some wisdom provided by some of TV’s most memorable…
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Who founded Father’s Day?
Like most folk traditions, the creation of Father’s Day had its growing pains. See how the holiday came to…
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Tips for stay-at-home dads
More and more dads are opting to stay home and raise their children. If you are a stay-at-home dad, or are considering becoming one, here are some…
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