City of Sisters extends emergency declaration to May 31
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At its Wednesday meeting, the Sisters City Council extended the city emergency declaration until May 31. This emergency…
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Central Oregon law enforcement to present memorial service video
“In honor of those who have died…dedicated to those who live and serve” BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to COVID-19, Central Oregon law enforcement…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Phase 1 reopening info, Deschutes County business resources
Here is Thursday’s COVID-19 information update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCES PHASE I…
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Madras set to distribute COVID-19 business grant funds
At their April 14th meeting, the Madras City Council and the Madras Redevelopment Commission voted to set up an Economic Assistance Grant Program to…
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OSU-Cascades to host virtual summit on ‘Reopening Central Oregon’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will host a free, virtual summit on Tuesday, May 19 to provide business owners with a…
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Downtown Redmond brewpub ready to reopen
Wild Ride Brewing in downtown Redmond, set to reopen Friday, is among the businesses anxious to welcome customers to a somewhat new atmosphere under…
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Bend Pine Nursery helps NeighborImpact
Next Tuesday, the Bend Pine Nursery is donating a day of its sales revenue to…
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C.O. gyms set to reopen with distancing, other steps
Gyms like Xcel Fitness & Crossfit in Bend are among those with new protocols allowing their…
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Two Crook County schools honored for online learning efforts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — When Oregon public schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Crook County School District wasted no time implementing…
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Deschutes County allowing short-term rentals to resume
Before the governor’s office decided to let Deschutes County enter Phase 1 of reopening, county commissioners had decided not to extend their ban on…
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Madras, Bridges HS lay out graduation event plans
The graduation ceremony for the Madras and Bridges High School seniors is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at Madras High School, officials said…
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Out & About: Gotta love Central Oregon!
Natural beauty captured on camera! Share yours from the Share tab at…
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Big Ol’ Fish: …and we ain’t kiddin!
Great catches Central Oregon! Send your fine examples to share from the Share tab at…
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Police camera helps catch suspect in thefts of COVID-19 signs from NW Bend park
Portable cameras police placed at a northwest Bend park helped them catch a Bend man who they said recently stole COVID-19 social distancing signs…
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Bend, Redmond Goodwill stores set to reopen Friday
On Friday, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette reopens four retail stores, including Bend and Redmond, a Goodwill Outlet and the adjacent…
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La Pine businesses prepare for Phase 1 reopening
Businesses in La Pine are gearing up for a comeback, and many business owners are making changes to their establishment so that guests feel…
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La Pine’s anonymous donor helps Ellie Mae’s Cafe pay it forward
La Pine businesses are still giving back to the community with free meals, thanks to an anonymous donor who this time gave to Ellie Mae’s Cafe, after…
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Downtown Bend businesses prepare for Friday reopening
With some Oregon counties, including Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, reopening on Friday, business owners say they are excited to see their…
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Update: Jefferson County joins Deschutes, Crook in Phase 1 reopening Friday
Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties will be allowed to enter phase one of reopening starting Friday. This includes restaurants for sit down…
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Bend COVID-19 patient who received plasma treatment returns home
Liliana Locke, the first COVID-19 patient in Central Oregon to receive a convalescent plasma transfusion, woke up from a medically induced coma on…
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