Les Schwab Tires to furlough workers
A temporary furlough of Les Schwab Tire Centers employees begins Monday, but all stores will remain open, NewsChannel 21 confirmed…
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OSHA impostors target C.O. construction sites, demand ‘fine’ payments
Construction sites in Oregon have been allowed to remain open, unlike other states like Washington, but many builders at a variety of job sites have…
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Bend single parent upbeat in face of first unemployment challenge
As a hospitality worker, Serena Yanez thought her job was secure. But once the coronavirus started limiting travel, she was furloughed, and…
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C.O. health care leaders see improvement due to social distancing
Central Oregon health care leaders say they have seen signs of improvement due to people’s efforts in following social distancing…
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Unattended candle sparks Redmond house fire, officials say
An unattended candle burning in a bedroom apparently sparked a fire Thursday morning that caused up to $100,000 in damage to a southwest Redmond…
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Oregon has record-breaking month in marijuana sales
According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million…
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Jefferson County resident, living out of state, tests positive for COVID-19
Jefferson County Public Health reported Thursday the first positive case of COVID-19 confirmed for a county resident, though the person is currently…
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2020 Cascade Cycling Classic canceled due to coronavirus
Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 professional and amateur cycling stage race, as well as…
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Zika calls for quick state action to help suffering residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond)Â called on the Oregon Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown again Wednesday to take swift action…
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Deschutes Land Trust conserves large portion of Post-area cattle ranch
The Deschutes Land Trust and a Post-area rancher have created a land preservation agreement for nearly 3,800 acres of an 18,000-acre working cattle…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: First responders don masks; calling it ‘physical distancing’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Wednesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Info Network: GOV. BROWN EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE ORDERToday, Gov.…
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Bend church hands out special Easter kits to create window art
As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.…
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80th Sisters Rodeo canceled due to coronavirus
It’s called “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” but the 80th annual Sisters Rodeo has just been canceled due to the global COVID-19…
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C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?
With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…
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St. Charles Health System to hold virtual town hall Thursday
In partnership with the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network, St. Charles Health System will host a virtual town hall Thursday at noon to…
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Indian Head Casino extends closure to May 1, will still pay workers
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Wednesday extended their voluntary closure of Indian Head Casino through May 1 but said it will continue…
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Bend man charged in alleged road rage incident
A 43-year-old Bend man was cited Tuesday on menacing and another charge, accused of pointing a handgun or replica at another driver during an alleged…
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Compost pile at Deschutes Fairgrounds expected to smolder for weeks
A large, smoldering compost pile at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center spontaneously combusted recently and likely will continue to burn…
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Staying home works: Oregon appears ready to handle surge of COVID-19 patients
It appears that most Oregonians have been acting on pleas by the governor and others to stay home and save lives, as the latest projections outlined…
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Bend BottleDrop makes changes to curb COVID-19 spread
The BottleDrop Redemption Center in Bend remains open amid the coronavirus outbreak, but it has made some changes in a bid to prevent spreading the…
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