Oregon reports 20 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,220 new cases — both daily records
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday reported 20 more COVID-19 deaths and 1,220 new cases — both representing the largest daily counts since the…
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Oregon agency launches mortgage relief program for COVID-19-hit homeowners
The Oregon Homeownership Stabilization Initiative said Thursday it has launched a mortgage relief program to help homeowners at risk of losing their…
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OSU piloting smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system
Oregon State University announced Thursday it is teaming up with the Oregon Health Authority to test a smartphone-based system that notifies users…
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Bend councilors discuss 2-week freeze amid holiday — and what comes next
With a new statewide temporary shutdown for some businesses, Bend city councilors had an abundance of questions Wednesday evening about what the next…
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Oregon food workers call for more COVID-19 front-line testing
A union representing 30,000 Oregon commercial food workers want all front-line employees to get…
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Bend restaurant lays off 30 workers as freeze hits, hopes to keep a few staff on
At McKay Cottage Restaurant in Bend, owner Pamela Morgan says with the governor’s two-week statewide freeze that began Wednesday, she has had to lay…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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River Pig Saloon in Bend temporarily closes
The River Pig Saloon in Bend will close its doors starting Wednesday during the two-week freeze. The restaurant says their operational costs are too…
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Four new homes for the homeless at DAWNS House in Bend
There are four new emergency housing units for the homeless at DAWNS House in Bend. Families in need can stay in the units for up to 90 days while…
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Gov. Brown signs 2-week freeze order, announces $55 million in aid to businesses
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday issued Executive Order 20-65 following last week’s announcement of a statewide freeze to stop the rapid community spread…
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Deschutes County to limit public access during 2-week ‘freeze’
Beginning Wednesday, Deschutes County will limit public access to most county buildings. The county will continue providing services virtually and by…
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Oregon AG settles COVID-19 consumer protection cases, one involving Bend business
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced settlements Tuesday with five Oregon companies, including a Bend organic skin care business, for…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 935 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 778, along with 935 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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