Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 436 new cases — 33 in Central Oregon
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 260, along with 436 new cases, 33 in Central Oregon, the Oregon…
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Report: 8 Oregon counties failing to contain COVID-19 should go into lockdown now
A public interest research group studying state COVID-19 data is calling for an immediate lockdown of eight counties, including Jefferson County, for…
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Prineville ‘Bridge the Blue’ rally backs law enforcement
A rally in Prineville on Saturday was part of a nationwide ‘Bridge the Blue’ effort in support of…
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Gov. Brown orders flags to half-staff in honor of Rep. John Lewis
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of U.S.…
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Staying in the 90s moving forward
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! More warm temperatures and clear skies for your Sunday, a trend we will see continue over the next few days. Sunday…
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Fires set, fences moved: Police declare Portland protest a riot
Protesters broke into a building, set it on fire and started dumpster fires late Saturday night in Portland, police said, as demonstrations that…
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Hard work pays off: Nearly 400-acre Rosland Road Fire near La Pine 30% contained
A wildfire that broke out Saturday afternoon just east of La Pine on the Deschutes National Forest has been fully lined at 393 acres, and a Level 1…
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‘We really need help’: Coronavirus overwhelms rural Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping through major U.S. cities is now wreaking havoc on rural communities. In Oregon’s…
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Major search effort finds missing 3-year-old boy NE of Gilchrist
Searchers from seven counties and numerous agencies scoured an area northeast of Gilchrist on Saturday for a missing 3-year-old boy who wandered away…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 353 new COVID-19 cases, 15 in C. Oregon; 3 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 257, along with 353 new cases, 15 of them in Central Oregon, the…
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OLCC inspectors say most bars, restaurants complying; 15 cases referred to OSHA
Results from a second round of weekend compliance checks of Oregon bars and restaurants show most followed required social distancing and face…
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Bend weekly road and traffic report: Week of July 20-26
For the Week of July 20 – 26: NE Bear Creek Road between SE Benaiah Circle and NE Telima Lane for infrastructure installation, final overnight…
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Bend-La Pine Schools choose 3 finalists for instruction, curriculum leader
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools are inviting community members to attend an online public forum with three finalists for the Executive…
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Weaver’s goal lifts Thorns over Courage 1-0 in Challenge Cup
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women’s…
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Portland mayor to Trump: Get your troops out of the city
The mayor of Portland demanded Friday that President Donald Trump remove militarized federal agents he deployed to the city after some detained…
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Restaurant reopens in familiar NE Bend spot
Chi Chinese and Sushi Bar has just opened in the long-vacant McGrath’s Fish House property on Northeast Third…
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Pet Pals: Queenie’s a loving girl
Queenie is a 4 1/2-year-old miniature Dachshund waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
Continue Reading Portland protests spark federal questions
Mayor Ted Wheeler and Senator Ron Wyden speak out against federal officers in the city. We want to know how you feel. You can weigh in on tonight’s…
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As thousands float the river, Bend Park & Rec tracks the crowds — and the challenges
With many people deferring their out of the area travel and with many special events canceled, local outdoor activities like floating the river are…
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Oregon Employment Dept., Google launch new pandemic benefits application form
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department, in partnership with Google, launched a new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance online form…
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