Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, total at 127; 79 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 127, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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United Way to distribute $182K in federal emergency funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our local United Way in Central Oregon has been tasked with developing a distribution plan for over $182,000 in federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds to nonprofits operating in Deschutes County. These funds were made available through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and
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COVID-19 infects 26 employees at Astoria seafood plant
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Twelve more workers at Bornstein Seafoods in Astoria have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the outbreak to 26. The Clatsop County Public Health Department began testing workers at the seafood processor on May 2 after the company informed the county that one employee had tested positive. The county finished testing all
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Cascades Academy, Think Wild enter into partnership
Cascades Academy and Think Wild are excited to bring together their organizations in an official community partnership.
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Citizen tip leads to arrest of La Pine chase suspect
A tip from an alert citizen Thursday evening led Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies to a La Pine man who now faces charges in a weekend pursuit that ended in a crash and unsuccessful manhunt.
Continue ReadingLittle Richard, a flamboyant architect of rock ‘n’ roll, is dead at 87
Little Richard, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” died Saturday at 87, Dick Alen, his former agent, confirmed to CNN.
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C.O. guidelines offer how to recreate outdoors safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network encourages local residents to recreate safely. Those who choose to enjoy the sunshine outdoors should follow these recommendations, developed in partnership with recreation leaders from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. BIKING Trail etiquette is as important as ever now.Yield to both hikers and horses on
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Reminder: Tuesday last day to safely mail ballots
Tuesday, May 12, is the last day for Deschutes County voters to safely mail their ballot for the May 19 Primary Election. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19. No stamp required!Ballots that are not mailed by May 12 should be delivered to an official ballot drop site. A full list of drop site locations is
Continue ReadingCity of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 11-17
Ongoing Closures: SE 3rd Street between Division Street and Reed Lane for the safety crossing project, expect daytime lane closures including the middle left turn lane with business driveway access right in/right out only during this time, 4/27/20 – 5/15/20, 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.Murphy Road between Brown Trout Place and Country Club Drive for roadwork
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Every Child Central Oregon receives $15,000 grant
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is the recipient of a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Community Recovery Fund of Oregon Community Foundation to support the My NeighbOR program in Central Oregon. My NeighbOR is an initiative of Every Child to provide immediate and essential tangible needs to children impacted by foster care
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Latino Community Association cancels fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After much consideration, the Latino Community Association has canceled its annual Gala de Oro this year out of concern for the safety of its donors and supporters. LCA had postponed the event, originally scheduled at the Riverhouse in Bend on April 4 to July 25, but decided in late April to cancel the event
Continue Reading Oregon Shakespeare Festival cancels fall season due to virus
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a major tourist draw in southern Oregon, is cancelling its fall season due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Bend, Redmond mayors discuss reopening plans
While the state reviews Deschutes County’s reopening plan, Bend Mayor Sally Russell and Redmond Mayor George Endicott discuss what steps the cities are taking to get ready.
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Oregon fire marshal again extends self-service gas rules change
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide self-service on a voluntary basis, in order to address worker shortages at stations statewide. On Friday, State Fire Marshal Jim Walker extended the deadline from May 9 to May 23. “We want to thank Oregonians and
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Pet Pals: Meet Ralphie!
Actually, domestic mice are great first pets!
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V-E day is celebrated in Bend
The Bend Heroes group honored WWII vets on Friday, marking 75 years since the end of the war in Europe.
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Downtown Bend Business Association scales back budget as events canceled
Downtown Bend is home to many festivals and fundraisers, but with many of these events canceled because of COVID 19, the Downtown Bend Business Association is forced to prioritize spending on certain programs.
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As Mother’s Day nears, Bend flower shop feels effects of COVID-19
Mother’s Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for flower shops. And running out of the flowers most in demand is never a good thing, at any time of year.
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Sheriff reveals more details about death investigation SW of Madras
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins revealed a few new details Monday about a death investigation that began late last week but said they must withhold more information about the active investigation so as not to tell witnesses or possible suspects what they know.
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Trash, human waste prompt ODF to temporarily close dispersed camping sites
Due to health and safety hazards caused by sanitation issues, all dispersed camping is temporarily closed on Oregon state forests managed by the Oregon Department of Forestry, starting Monday, the agency said.
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