New state guidelines may see some types of businesses open sooner than others
Personal service businesses across Oregon are preparing, even anxious to reopen as Gov. Kate Brown begins to roll out the guidelines they need to…
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Bend filmmaker’s work honored by LA film festival
Bend filmmaker John Pings’ short film, a nature documentary on Oregon’s Water Colors has been honored as an official selection of the Los Angeles…
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Bend man writes kids’ superhero book about COVID-19, staying home
Jamie McGaw of Bend has written a children’s book about COVID-19, called ‘Even Superheroes Stay Home.’ You can find more information at:…
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United Way creates C.O. COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund
United Way has created a Central Oregon COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund to address ongoing community needs resulting from COVID-19 – now and…
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Latino Association of C.O. helps latino and immigrant businesses in need
Latino Association of Central Oregon partners with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council to help give financial relief to Latino families in…
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State: COVID-19 emergency loans, advances not subject to new business tax
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it has determined that certain federal assistance to businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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BLM bans fireworks, exploding targets as wildfire season approaches
Effective next Sunday, the federal Bureau of Land Management is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing…
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Foundation awards nearly $1.3 million to C.O. nonprofits amid COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon Community Foundation had awarded $13.3 million in grants to nonprofits, including nearly $1.3…
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OSP: Fla. man thought I-5 tire blowout was shot at car; nearly $30K found with diapers
A motorist from Florida called Oregon State Police to report he’d been shot at while driving on Interstate 5 — but it actually was a tire blowout,…
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Cooler night ahead
Our skies will be clear after the front passes and they will help our lows to drop to and a little below freezing Wednesday…
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Bend Fire & Rescue closes rural outdoor debris burning for season
With wildfire season approaching and low fuel moisture levels, Bend Fire & Rescue on Wednesday closed outdoor debris burning for the season in rural…
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Audit: Oregon State Police lack basic cybersecurity safeguards
The Oregon State Police agency lacks basic cybersecurity safeguards, according to an audit report released Wednesday by Secretary of State Bev…
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Deschutes SO warns that ‘warrant’ scam still around, ripping off victims
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned Central Oregonians again on Wednesday of a “warrant” telephone scam that’s been around awhile and…
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Oregon reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 115, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend eases up on parking enforcement during ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order
With many people working remotely from home due to the ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order, it’s increased the number of cars parked on streets in…
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Facebook makes $450K COVID-19 relief grant to Crook County schools
Facebook, Crook County School District on Wednesday announced a $450,000 COVID-19 relief grant to help support its online learning…
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Video of baby teething on bag of marijuana leads to two arrests, DSCO says
Citizen tips of a video shared on social media showing a baby teething on a plastic bag of marijuana led to two arrests — one the girl’s…
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Clearing, but cool
The passage of a cold front will deliver some breezy conditions and some morning rain…
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Walden urges Gov. Brown, lawmakers to help local govts. with relief funds, as intended
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., called Tuesday on Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon legislative leaders to share a portion of the funds Congress sent to states…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against teleworking scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment discusses building a digital defense against teleworking scams.…
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