A couple more sunny warm days are ahead
Skies will stay clear Tuesday night, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
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Feds sending Oregon major influx of up to 80,000 rapid COVID-19 tests a week
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced a plan Tuesday to deploy a huge influx of rapid COVID-19 tests from the federal government — some 60,000 to 80,000 a week.
Continue ReadingTrump calls for stimulus negotiations to stop until after Election Day
President Donald Trump has ordered his negotiators to halt talks over a new stimulus package, after the two sides have struggled for months to reach a deal, a stunning move that puts an end to last-ditch efforts for a major economic relief package as millions are reeling from the coronavirus crisis.
Continue ReadingGuitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65 after cancer battle
Eddie Van Halen, the renowned lead guitarist of iconic rock group Van Halen, has died, according to a social media post by his son. He was 65.
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Community offers support following death of 3 Sisters teens
After three Sisters High School students died in car crashes within a two-week period, friends of the teens and the Sisters School District are offering ways to help the families and other students.
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Oregon Zoo’s red panda cub has a name: Pabu
The Oregon Zoo’s red panda cub has a name!
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Preschool Promise expands to C. Oregon, has more pre-K spots for families in need
Preschool Promise, a statewide initiative to increase the number of quality, affordable spaces for children ages 3 or 4 years old, has expanded to Central Oregon, and recruitment is open, officials announced Tuesday.
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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 581, along with 301 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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Old Mill trick-or-treating canceled; Bend parent has alternative for Halloween fun
With traditional trick-or-treating listed as a “higher-risk activity” by the CDC’s recently released Halloween guidelines, Central Oregonians are looking for safer ways to celebrate this year.
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Gov. Kate Brown holding news conference on COVID-19 efforts
Governor Kate Brown will hold a press availability at 11:15 a.m. to discuss Oregon’s efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. She will be joined by representatives from the Oregon Health Authority.
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Better Business Bureau warns of Portland company sending fake invoices
Better Business Bureau Northwest and Pacific is issuing a warning about a business operating as Sports Media, based in Portland. This F-rated business operates nationwide and claims to offer advertising opportunities centered around a local school’s sports team.
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The Bend Food Project approaching 500,000-pound food donation milestone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Food Project, in operation since October of 2015, is about to reach a significant milestone in its 5-year history. The non-profit organization has a collection event every other month. This year they have averaged over 20,000 pounds per collection. As of August, The Bend Food Project has collected
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Protect yourself — and wallet — if looking for love online
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday feature focuses on building a digital defense when it comes to your love life and your wallet. We recently had an Oregon resident who reported an uncomfortable run-in with a scammer. The victim lost a small amount of money up front, but he risked a much larger
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Oxford Hotel Bend recognized with Condé Nast Readers Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, with the Oxford Hotel Bend recognized as the #4 Hotel in the Pacific Northwest.
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Dozens of University of Oregon students test positive for virus
The University of Oregon is reporting that dozens of students have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Firebusters 2020, Day 2: Gun safety
Today, the Firebusters lesson offers important gun safety reminders to kids and families.
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Sunny; warm; smoke
High pressure will continue to deliver plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, but we will also see some smoky haze staying with us for the next couple of days.
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Investigation underway after violence erupts at Bend political rallies
President Trump supporters gathering for a cruise through town and Black Lives Matter protesters holding a self-described “block party” gathered at Bend’s Pilot Butte parking lot over the weekend.
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Oregon’s open 2nd Congressional District means change after 22 years
Rep. Greg Walden’s retirement announcement opened an opportunity for a new representative in the U.S. House.
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Apparent assault on Bend Latino man has family, police looking for answers
Family members say 30-year-old Geovanni Ortega last remembers walking from downtown Bend near Newport Avenue last Friday night — when the next thing he knew, he was waking up in a hospital with a tube down his throat.
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