Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths, 301 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 447, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of August 31-Sept. 6.
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As C.O. crews battle on, Red Flag Warning for extreme fire behavior Saturday
As hundreds of firefighters continue working to contain several large Central Oregon wildfires, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of the region for extreme fire behavior Saturday afternoon and evening.
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Two counties come off state’s COVID-19 ‘watch list’; Jefferson County remains
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that two counties—Hood River and Multnomah—have succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19 sufficiently enough to be removed from the County Watch List.
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Deschutes, Willamette forests expand campfire restrictions to wilderness areas
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests are expanding their campfire restrictions to wilderness areas due to dry conditions, extreme fire danger and depleting firefighting resources.
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Deschutes County weekly road construction update: Week of August 30-Sept. 5
Here’s Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of August 30-Sept. 5.
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Air Quality Alert extended, then Red Flag Warning
Happy Friday, Central Oregon! With hazy skies still with us, our Air Quality Alert has been extended once again, which has happened a few times since it first went into effect last Friday. That alert is now set to expire Saturday morning at 11 a.m. A few hours later, starting at 2 p.m., a Red
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Furry Friends: Miss Georgia has a lot to say
Miss Georgia, a 6-year-old hound dog who loves her belly and ear rubs, is waiting at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.
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As school districts assess their back-to-school plans, athletic teams and after-school programs are looking at how fall sports and extra-curricular activities can move forward safely.
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Increased food benefits approved for September
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to disburse increased food benefits in September. This additional $30 million for eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will bring the total increased benefits to $150 million. SNAP households will automatically receive the additional allotment in
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Archery hunters advised to beware of fire danger, note closures, restrictions
As archery hunters head into the field, wildfires are burning — including the White River Fire, which as of Wednesday was less than a half-mile from the boundary of ODFW’s White River Wildlife Area.
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C.O. structure protection task force called to White River Fire amid evacuations
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday approved an emergency conflagration declaration for the White River Fire in Wasco County, threatening the community of Pine Grove, and three structural protection task forces, including one from Central Oregon, were called in to assist.
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Court: Portland crowd control covers journalists, observers
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily lifted a lower court’s preliminary injunction on federal law enforcement officers’ use of force, threats and dispersal orders against journalists and legal observers working at Portland protests. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the injunction was put in place by U.S. District Court Judge Michael
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Two E. Oregon state prison inmates with COVID-19 die on same day
Two inmates from the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 died within hours of each other, prison officials said Thursday.
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Escaped field burn sparks 42-acre wildfire south of Madras
An escaped field burn raced across more than 40 acres south of Madras Thursday afternoon, threatening some homes and other structures before firefighters were able to get it under control.
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Big Ol’ Fish: Really big ol’ fish this week
See for yourself! And share yours from the Share tab at KTVZ.COM or by email to share@ktvz.com !
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Out & About: Central Oregon nature is highlighted
Lots of local critters this week.
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ODOT material crushing, processing to begin at Sisters-area pit
A contractor with the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin crushing and processing materials in Zimmerman Cinder Pit on Friday, allowing ODOT to stockpile cinder for winter sanding on area highways.
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Old Bend neighborhood parking may soon be limited to residents, guests
For some time, many residents in the Old Bend neighborhood south of downtown have reported issues with crowding and being unable to park by their homes. But that could change soon.
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Central Oregonians urged to access mental health services during pandemic
In the midst of a global pandemic, tensions are high and many people are experiencing increased anxiety, depression and isolation. The Mind Your Mind Central Oregon team is asking for community members to continue to talk about mental health, encourage self-care and connect residents with professional mental health resources.
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