Medicare open enrollment begins; changes coming, help available
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — People with Medicare have until Dec. 7 to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage to meet their…
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Oregon Board of Education passes resolution supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’
The Oregon State Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday declaring “Black Lives Matter.”…
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Central Oregon county leaders worried about low response to Census
With Thursday being the last day to respond to the 2020 Census after a court ruling this week, Central Oregon county leaders have expressed concerns…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Rainbows were popular this week
Of course, Rainbows are always…
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Out & About: B-E-A-U-tiful photos of the season
Each one could be the cover…
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C.O. warming shelters prep for major changes, challenges amid pandemic
With temperatures cooling down across Central Oregon, warming shelters are gearing up for what they expect will be very important fall and winter…
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Oregon Health Authority urges getting early flu shot: Don’t wait to vaccinate
The Oregon Health Authority is urging everyone 6 months and older to get an annual flu shot, especially as COVID-19 cases increase in Oregon, and the…
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President Trump signs bill to name Bend VA clinic for Robert Maxwell
President Trump this week signed legislation to rename the Bend Veterans Affairs Clinic for World War II hero Robert F. Maxwell, the oldest living…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Oct. 19-25
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October…
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Bend Brewing Company to celebrate 25 years
Bend Brewing Company has been a staple of the Central Oregon craft beer scene for…
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Forest Service to get new Sisters Ranger District facility
The U.S. Forest Service is getting a new Sisters Ranger District compound to replace its nearly 70-year-old existing facility. Groundbreaking is…
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$5.5 million USDA loan helps La Pine Community Health Center buy its own building
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is investing $5.5 million through a loan to the La Pine Community Health Center a nonprofit…
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City of Bend considers expanded comment periods, notices for new development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Proposed city of Bend code changes could expand public comment periods and notification requirements for some types of…
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OSU-Cascades to continue ‘mixed format’ classes through winter term
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Thursday it will continue to provide instruction through a mix of in-person, remote and blended delivery…
Continue ReadingPortland, Oakland, sue over use of federal agents at protests
The cities of Oakland and Portland have sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department, alleging that the agencies are…
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A quick warmup ahead
Widespread frost is expected by morning as winds remain…
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Ochoco Natl. Forest plans 2,560-acre prescribed burn near Big Summit Prairie
If conditions remain favorable, firefighters are planning a 2,560-acre prescribed burn north of Big Summit Prairie on the Ochoco National Forest.…
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Outdoor debris burning season begins Saturday for areas outside of Bend
Outdoor debris burning within Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will open at sunrise on Saturday morning, Oct. 17. Outdoor burning…
Continue ReadingAgreement renewed for Redmond’s Becky Johnson Community Center
The Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board of Directors announced Thursday that their partnership with Deschutes County to operate the Becky Johnson…
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