Deschutes County officials discuss sharp rise in COVID-19 cases
Deschutes County health experts provided an update Wednesday, breaking down the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.
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St. Charles nurses call memo ‘slap in the face,’ demand more COVID-19 protections
Local nurses delivered a petition to St. Charles Health System executives Wednesday, calling on executives to provide adequate personal protective equipment and oversight, COVID-19 testing, sick leave and safe staffing for frontline health care workers.
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Mostly clear skies for most of Thanksgiving
Happy Turkey Day, Central Oregon! Even though our Winter Weather Advisories have ended, please use caution if you plan on traveling along the passes. On Wednesday, there were crashes and big backups over Santiam Pass. Your Thanksgiving Day will be partly cloudy skies to begin the day, with mostly clear conditions in the evening. Forecast
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C.O. restaurants busy cooking many to-go, delivery Thanksgiving meals this year
This year, many Central Oregonians will be spending Thanksgiving alone, or with a small group at their home, for the first time.
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Oregon relaxing some restrictions, despite still-high COVID-19 cases
Bars and restaurants can reopen for limited outdoor service next week, but many restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine against the coronavirus is widely available, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday.
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Bright Wood Corp. in Madras buys Culver mill
With home-building continuing at strong levels despite COVID-19, Madras-based Bright Wood Corp., the region’s largest manufacturing business, is expanding through the purchase of a closed Culver mill.
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Oregon reducing extended jobless benefits as unemployment rate falls
The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday a reduction in extended benefits as a result of Oregon’s falling unemployment rate. Following a federal determination, Extended Benefits will be reduced from up to 20 weeks of benefits to up to 13 weeks, beginning Dec. 13.
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Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,189 cases; Deschutes has record 75
COVID-19 has claimed 20 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 867, along with 1,189 new cases, including a record 75 in Deschutes County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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C.O. nonprofits collaborate to help communities hit hardest by COVID-19
A diverse team of nonprofits, working with grant funds from the CARES Act, said Friday it is able to provide support and assistance with food and other basic services to help community members during their quarantine or isolation period, ultimately so they can stay home and get better.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union opens new Sisters branch
Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Wednesday the opening of its new branch building in Sisters.
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Oregon hunger on the rise as holidays arrive; more government action urged
As Thanksgiving approaches, more Oregonians are struggling with hunger because of the economic downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingAudit urges more steps to manage state workers’ health care benefit costs
The Public Employees’ Benefit Board and the Oregon Educator’s Benefit Board have implemented several strategies to help address increasing costs, but further improvements could be made, according to an audit released Wednesday by Secretary of State Bev Clarno.
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 29-Dec. 5
Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5.
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KIDS Center seeks gift card donations for GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement created with the simple idea to encourage people to do good, aims to inspire individuals – and businesses – to contribute in positive ways.
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Winter Weather Advisory
Central Oregon will be under a Winter Weather Advisory until 4:00 am Thursday morning.
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‘For the Love of Music’ online auction benefits C.O. Symphony, Cascade Winds
The Central Oregon Symphony & Cascade Winds Symphonic Band, both under the direction of Maestro Michael Gesme, are joining together just in time for holiday giving, to present an Online Auction.
Continue ReadingOregon Flora launches revamped plant species website
OregonFlora, an Oregon State University-based organization devoted to the state’s plants, has launched a revamped website that makes its database of over 4,700 plant species that grow in the wild in Oregon more broadly accessible.
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Latino Community Association receives CARES Act funds
The Latino Community Association will use $21,892 in CARES Act funding to support its assistance to families and individuals in Bend who lose income or need help to quarantine due to the pandemic.
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11th annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire now online
The 11th Annual Locavore Holiday Gift Faire (2020 online version) is now live for shopping. Over 100 local farmers, ranchers, crafters and artisans are selling their wares direct to the public via a safe and socially distanced platform.
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense when using photo-sharing sites
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense when sharing photos online — a topic of particular interest, as many of us host virtual Thanksgiving dinners in a few days.
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