Oregon reports four more COVID-19 deaths; OHA now reports cases by ZIP codes
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the death toll to 113, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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Some Oregon state parks, other rec areas reopening to day use, with limited access
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday that a small number of inland state parks will resume offering limited services starting Wednesday, including Pilot Butte, Prineville Reservoir and Cove Palisades at Lake Billy Chinook.
Continue ReadingUSFS: Warmer weather can bring algae blooms to C.O. lakes, reservoirs
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland encourage people recreating on national forest and grasslands to be aware of potential blue-green algae blooms on Central Oregon lakes and reservoirs as the weather warms.
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Astoria seafood processor shuts down amid 13 COVID-19 cases
A seafood processor in Astoria has shut down after 13 workers tested positive for the new coronavirus.
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OSU study: Robot vacuum cleaner conveys Seven Dwarf personalities by movement
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers used a vacuum cleaner and the personalities of three of the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White to demonstrate that people can correctly infer a robot’s personality solely by how it moves. Unexpectedly, study participants also discerned intelligence from robot motion behaviors, suggesting people might
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Some Deschutes County voters say their ballot lists wrong party affiliation
Some Deschutes County voters say they found the wrong party affiliation listed on their ballots in the mail.
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C.O. LandWatch chooses new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon LandWatch’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Ben Gordon as the non-profit’s new executive director. “After a very thorough search, the Board is thrilled to welcome Ben to lead LandWatch into the future,” said Adam Albright, Board Chair. “As we celebrate our 35th year of
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Dakine to close Oregon office, move HQ due to pandemic
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — Outdoor gear maker Dakine is closing its Hood River office and laying off 39 employees, officials said “The current health crisis, and the corresponding Oregon stay at home order were unforeseen business circumstances, and have made it financially unfeasible for the company to continue operating,” Dakine human resources director Raeanne
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Oregon lawmaker faces sexual harassment accusations
Seven people have accused an Oregon state representative of harassment, prompting calls for his resignation.
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Over 350K Oregon children to get food benefits to replace lost school meals
The Department of Human Services and the Oregon Department of Education announced Tuesday that Oregon families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals will get cash benefits for the meals they would have received at school, even if they have been accessing meals from schools during the closure.
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Merkley, Wyden to Treasury: Disburse $8 billion in critical COVID-19 relief to tribes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with 22 of their colleagues in the Senate, are urging Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to immediately disburse $8 billion in critical relief funds to eligible federally recognized Tribal governments. The funding, which was allocated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is
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OSU study: Grange a ‘natural partner’ for expanding public health outreach, access
In the ongoing struggle to address health care disparities in rural communities across the U.S., a recent Oregon State University study found that the perfect partner may be hiding in plain sight.
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Housing Works to receive $210K in COVID-19 rental assistance aid
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday more than $5.7 million in COVID-19 rental assistance grants to 21 public housing authorities, including more than $210,000 to Central Oregon’s Housing Works.
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EDCO names new Bend area director
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to welcome the addition of Don Myll as Bend Area Director, effective immediately.
Continue ReadingService note: BendBroadband broadcast issues, outage
We are working to resolve the cable network outage with BendBroadband.
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A very fair air flow will keep us under mostly sunny skies with above average temperatures today.
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OSP seeks tips in illegal take/waste of 2 deer in Harney County
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking and wasting of two mature mule deer bucks in Harney County. On Saturday, May 2, the OSP Fish and Wildlife Division was notified of two deceased mule
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Rosenblum, 18 other AGs challenge President Trump’s Clean Water Act rule
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 18 other state attorneys general on Friday filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s new rule (“Navigable Waters Protection Rule”) redefining the “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.
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Bend City Council to hold another online virtual meeting
The Bend City Council will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in an online virtual meeting to ensure physical distancing and safety for the community due to COVID-19 concerns.
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OSU study suggests salmon use magnetite to navigate
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers in Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences have taken a step closer to solving one of nature’s most remarkable mysteries: How do salmon, when it’s time to spawn, find their way back from distant ocean locations to the stream where they hatched? A new study into the life cycle
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