Shepherd’s House needs Thanksgiving food donations
The Shepherd’s House in Bend is putting Thanksgiving food boxes together for those in need. The nonprofit is in need of small turkeys, boxed stuffing, cans of green beans and pies.
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Central Oregonians offer reaction to statewide ‘freeze’
Wednesday marked the first day of the two-week statewide ‘freeze.’ NewsChannel 21 caught up some members of the public to get their thoughts on how it will affect them.
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Crooked River Ranch saloon owner fighting for his life amid restaurant shutdown
The year 2020 has already been a difficult one for the restaurant industry — and with two-week freeze starting on Wednesday, it’s even harder.
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Bend-La Pine Schools students, staff to celebrate College and Career Day
On Friday, Bend-La Pine Schools students and staff will don the colors of their favorite college, university, trade school or other post-secondary educational institution as part of the district’s longstanding annual College and Career Day.
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‘Give the Gift of Oregon’ campaign aims to support local businesses
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday the launch of the “Give the Gift of Oregon” campaign, part of a comprehensive effort to support local businesses statewide in challenging times.
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Oregon part of $113 million settlement with Apple over iPhone ‘throttling’
Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to intentionally slow down the performance of older phones to encourage customers to buy newer models or fresh batteries, a practice known as “throttling.”
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Oregon DHS urges applying for food, cash, other help during 2-week freeze
Starting Wednesday, Oregon is in a statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 across Oregon. Oregonians statewide are asked to stay home, except for essential business.
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Film on Bend’s Water Pageant released
The Deschutes County Historical Society announces the release of Let There Be Light: The History of Bend’s Water Pageant, a short film by Future Filmworks.
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Businesses donate turkeys and more for Thanksgiving meals at Bethlehem Inn
Cardinal Services, Inc. an Oregon-owned employment services firm, along with three of their clients—Specialty Automotive Service & Repair, High Desert Auto Supply (NAPA), and Stop & Go Shell—have combined their charitable efforts, resulting in a $1,800 donation to the Bethlehem Inn emergency shelter to ensure those in need have a proper Thanksgiving meal.
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Still a chance for mixed showers
Low Wednesday night will drop into and below freezing, with it we are expecting scattered snow showers.
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Free KN95 masks made available for Oregon agricultural workers
Oregon’s agricultural community continues to demonstrate grit and compassion this year in the face of a global pandemic and historic wildfires.
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Oregon reports 1,099 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths, record 406 hospitalizations
COVID-19 has claimed 10 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 788, along with nearly 1,100 new cases and a record number of hospitalizations, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday as a 2-week statewide “freeze” to curb its spread began.
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Bend Elks Lodge donates $12,000 to two local charities
The Bend Elks Lodge #1371 has presented two local charities with $6,000 donations. A total of $12,000 ($10,000 from the Lodge and $2,000 from the Lodge’s RV Club) was given Tuesday to Bend’s own The Giving Plate and the Bend Salvation Army.
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Les Schwab to pay $16M to Oregon employees over lunch breaks
Thousands of Les Schwab Tire Centers employees in Oregon will receive $2,500 checks this month as part of a settlement over a lawsuit that said the chain hadn’t given workers enough time for lunch.
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2 drivers killed, 2 passengers injured in Highway 97 head-on crash near La Pine
Two drivers, one a male juvenile, were killed and two passengers were injured in a fiery head-on crash early Wednesday afternoon that closed U.S. Highway 97 for about four hours, authorities said.
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Oregon House speaker calls for December special session to provide COVID-19 relief
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek is calling for a special session in order for lawmakers to allocate additional funds that would help Oregonians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend returns, offering free trees for those in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas tree, but she wants others to have the same opportunity, which is why she founded The Christmas Tree Project of Bend. The organization is dedicated to providing free, decorated
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Guardian Group taking part in Giving Tuesday with ‘Fight for the ONE’ campaign
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on Dec. 1 and throughout the year.
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State health officials, OSAA bar indoor K-12 athletics amid 2-week freeze
The Redmond School District has paused all indoor K-12 athletics, including practices, training and games, to comply with an updated order from the governor’s office and guidance from Oregon Health Authority and Oregon School Activities Association.
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Secretary of state audit: Oregon lacks program to manage data privacy risks
Oregon lacks a senior official responsible for managing data privacy, which increases the risk that private, personally identifiable information is not appropriately safeguarded, according to an audit released Wednesday by Secretary of State Bev Clarno.
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