Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 277 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 546, along with 277 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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Fire restrictions eased on ODF-protected lands in Central Oregon
Recent cooler temperatures, increased humidity and precipitation within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District has reduced fuel hazards and the risk of rapid fire spread.
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Team effort rescues S. Oregon elk, tangled in downed wires
A team effort in southwest Oregon rescued a large elk that got its antlers tangled up in downed telephone and cable wires, officials said.
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Pilot killed in Idaho air tanker crash helped nurse litter of orphaned kittens
Pilot Ricky Fulton died doing what he loved – flying.
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Bank helps RPA’s Redmond Cares provide food, supplies to Central Oregonians
Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Redmond Cares program was recently awarded a $1,500 grant from First Interstate Bank in Redmond as part of the program’s new community sponsor opportunity.
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Oregon Health Authority announces $45 million in health equity grant awards
The Oregon Health Authority announced Friday it has selected nonprofit organizations and tribal governments from throughout the state for health equity grants to address the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oregon’s tribal communities and communities of color.
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Waldorf School of Bend offers in-person child care, schooling
As most students in Bend sign online for the start of distance learning this fall, the doors of one local school remain wide open for children in Central Oregon aged 2-14.
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Bend Venture Conference five Early Stage finalists named
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Friday the top five Early Stage finalists advancing to the 17th Annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16. These companies will compete for an investment of $30,000 from Portland Seed Fund. Ten companies took the stage both virtually and in
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Mid Oregon Credit Union provides wildfire relief
Mid Oregon Credit Union has implemented several efforts to support those affected by Oregon’s wildfires.
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Judge removes Trump BLM boss for serving unlawfully
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s leading steward of public lands has been serving unlawfully and blocked him from continuing in the position.
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More affordable child care is the aim of Bend Chamber
Bend Chamber of Commerce partners with local agencies to help businesses with day care.
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California man killed in Hwy. 26 crash on Warm Springs Reservation
A California man was killed early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Oregon State Police reported.
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Football FANdemonium Week 3 – Trojans vs. Ducks
It’s Football FANdemonium Friday! To celebrate the Pac-12’s return to football this fall, NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser highlights a matchup between fans of two premier teams in the conference – the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks! Vote for your favorite now by visiting KTVZ.COM/sports.
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‘Homes for Heroes’ helps first responders, public servants with home buying
‘Homes for Heroes’ is a national nonprofit that helps public servants and first responders save money when they buy a home. We talked with a local broker who runs the affiliate ‘Graham for Heroes.’
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Nearly 900 take Bend community policing survey
The city of Bend has conducted its first community survey about the Bend Police Department. Nearly 900 people took the survey. Survey results will be given to Bend city councilors who will then hold a listening session with the public about policing policies on Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Central Oregon national forests extend free personal use permits to Nov. 30
The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland have extended a program that allows people to collect some special forest products for personal use without having to obtain a free use permit from Forest Service offices.
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Another cold front brings more favorable conditions for Oregon firefighters
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Friday it is still closely monitoring seven major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally, as more favorable weather continues to assist containment efforts.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for First Story affordable homes in Sisters
In partnership with NeighborImpact, First Story is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Sisters.
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Deschutes National Forest begins seasonal hiring Oct. 1
Seasonal positions for the 2021 field season on the Deschutes National Forest open for application beginning Thursday, Oct. 1.
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