SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — People with Medicare have until Dec. 7 to make changes to their health plans and prescription drug coverage to meet their health care needs for 2021. Medicare’s open enrollment period for 2021 benefits started Thursday. There are several changes for the 2021 plan year. They are: 29 prescription drug plansMore than
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The Oregon State Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday declaring “Black Lives Matter.”
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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 about potential lack of resources and representation, as self-response rates from citizens appear relatively low.
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Of course, Rainbows are always popular!
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Each one could be the cover photo!
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With temperatures cooling down across Central Oregon, warming shelters are gearing up for what they expect will be very important fall and winter seasons — and challenging ones, amid COVID-19 issues.
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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 pandemic persists.
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President Trump this week signed legislation to rename the Bend Veterans Affairs Clinic for World War II hero Robert F. Maxwell, the oldest living Medal of Honor recipient when he passed away last year in Bend at the age of 98.
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It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?
Continue ReadingHere is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of October 19-25.
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Bend Brewing Company has been a staple of the Central Oregon craft beer scene for years.
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The U.S. Forest Service is getting a new Sisters Ranger District compound to replace its nearly 70-year-old existing facility. Groundbreaking is expected by late 2021 or early 2022.
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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 health clinic that provides essential primary care access for underserved areas of Central Oregon, State Director John Huffman announced Thursday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Proposed city of Bend code changes could expand public comment periods and notification requirements for some types of development applications. The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance Council advisory committee worked with City of Bend staff to identify and recommend potential amendments to the Bend Development Code about public meeting notification and public comment
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Oregon State University–Cascades announced Thursday it will continue to provide instruction through a mix of in-person, remote and blended delivery during winter term.
Continue ReadingThe cities of Oakland and Portland have sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department, alleging that the agencies are overstepping constitutional limits in their use of federal law enforcement officers to tamp down on protests.
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Widespread frost is expected by morning as winds remain calm.
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If conditions remain favorable, firefighters are planning a 2,560-acre prescribed burn north of Big Summit Prairie on the Ochoco National Forest. Ignitions will begin Friday and are expected to take about five days to complete.
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Outdoor debris burning within Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will open at sunrise on Saturday morning, Oct. 17. Outdoor burning within the city limits of Bend is prohibited, in accordance with city ordinance 5.30.005.
Continue ReadingThe Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board of Directors announced Thursday that their partnership with Deschutes County to operate the Becky Johnson Community Center in downtown Redmond was renewed for a second 20-year term.
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