NE Bend apartments sold for $52 million
A 205-unit apartment complex at the foot of Pilot Butte in northeast Bend has been sold for $52 million to a Seattle-based property firm and an…
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Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times
In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health…
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C.O. agencies offer resources to those in need — or who want to help others
The fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting some Central Oregon families harder than others, and several local agencies want to…
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1,000s in C.O. sign petition to freeze rent, mortgage payments
Amid fast-rising joblessness and uncertainty, a petition started in Bend to freeze rent and mortgage payments has taken…
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COVID-19 concerns bring drop in CET transit ridership
Like many facets of everyday life in Central Oregon, public transportation is taking a hit as concerns about COVID-19 continue to…
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St. Charles seeks public donations of much-needed masks, respirators, gowns
The shortage of key medical supplies due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has gotten so dire that St. Charles Health System late Thursday asked for…
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C.O. restaurateurs juggle serious challenges amid state COVID-19 limits
In less than a week, some Bend restaurants have seen business plunge sharply since Gov. Kate Brown ordered a restriction that restaurants offer…
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Madras withdraws prepared food tax from May ballot
A measure that was going to go to Madras voters in May, proposing a 5% tax on prepared food and beverages to fund road repairs, has been withdrawn…
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COCC’s staff, faculty moving to teleworking setup
Responding to an executive order from Gov. Kate Brown, starting next Monday and extending through April 28, Central Oregon Community College’s staff…
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Bend community comes together to help amid coronavirus
At a time when people are being asked to stay at least six feet apart — “social distancing” — several businesses in the Bend community are using…
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Many Bend Old Mill District stores close; travelers battle flight delays, cancellations
Many stores in Bend’s Old Mill District have closed their doors temporarily, but there are a few stores that remain open, continuing to serve…
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COVID-19 impacts: Crook County Library closing, other Wednesday notices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re going to group some of the large number of announcements and notices we’re receiving daily by Central Oregon counties to…
Continue Reading C.O. COVID-19 business impacts: Indian Head Casino, Sunriver Nature Center closing, more
Wednesday brings a closure announcement from Indian Head Casino, as well as notices from Central Electric Co-Op, Summit Medical Group, Avion Water…
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St. Charles limits outpatient visits, urges use of other pharmacies
St. Charles Medical Group said Wednesday it is joining many partner health care clinics in the region in canceling or delaying preventive and routine…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Courts, law enforcement, others making big changes
Tuesday’s announcements of changes in operations, curtailments and cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak stretched from the Deschutes County…
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Some Sunriver homeowners worried about out-of-town renters due to COVID-19
Popular tourist destinations in Central Oregon have felt the impact of the novel coronavirus. Sunriver Village appeared to be a ‘ghost town’…
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Sunriver Resort suspends all operations through May 15
Due to the “dynamic, rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Sunriver Resort has decided to suspend all operations through May…
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COVID-19 impacts update: State expands child care benefits; new C.O. info line
Starting Tuesday, St. Charles Health System and Deschutes County Health Services are joining together to open a new phone line to answer questions…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Monday govt., school, agency announcements
While President Trump and Gov. Kate Brown made major announcements to make Monday amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak, several Central Oregon…
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Bend restaurant delivers creative option as Gov. Brown bans dining in
On Monday, Gov. Kate Brown ordered that all restaurants and bars may only offer take-out and delivery services, starting Tuesday. That’s prompting…
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