Oregon reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, 1 in Jefferson County; 418 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, including a 50-year-old Jefferson County man, raising the state’s death toll to 617, the Oregon…
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New round of Central Oregon COVID-19 small-biz impact grants announced
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and a network of local partner organizations on Friday began offering another round of grants to the…
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C.O. warming shelters prep for major changes, challenges amid pandemic
With temperatures cooling down across Central Oregon, warming shelters are gearing up for what they expect will be very important fall and winter…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
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Waldorf School of Bend deals with COVID-19 outbreak involving 5 students, staff
On Wednesday, the Oregon Health Authority reported 21 cases of COVID-19 at schools around the state. The largest single school outbreak in its weekly…
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OSU-Cascades to continue ‘mixed format’ classes through winter term
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Thursday it will continue to provide instruction through a mix of in-person, remote and blended delivery…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 374 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 611, along with 374 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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State issues limited school ‘report cards’ after COVID-19 hit in middle of school year
The Oregon Department of Education on Thursday released the Adapted At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2019-20 school year, with…
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15,000 free masks being distributed for Central Oregon children
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates is pleased to announce a partnership with Pacific Source and Central Oregon Health Council resulting in the…
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Bars open, schools closed: Officials’ comments frustrate bar owner
At a Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday night, some comments drew attention when a slide graphic from the Texas Medical Association depicted…
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Shepherd’s House still serving large numbers, eight months into pandemic
Eight months into the pandemic, and Shepherd’s House in Bend is still seeing a large number of people in need. And they are not just those seeking…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 390 new cases, highest weekly count
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 608, along with 390 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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University of Oregon says winter term will be largely online
The University of Oregon says winter term courses will continue to be largely remote and online.…
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Report: Oregon job growth slowed dramatically in September
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.0 percent in September from 8.5 percent, as revised, in August, but the number of new jobs dropped…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths as toll tops 600; 321 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 605, along with 321 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Lord’s Acre Day in Powell Butte canceled for 2020
The Powell Butte Christian Church says its long-time tradition of the Lord’s Acre Day gathering has been canceled for this year, due to COVID-19, but…
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Crook County schools confident they can stay open — and stay safe
All grades in Crook County have been back in school for a week, but the future remains uncertain.…
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Virus outbreak affects dozens of Klamath strawberry harvest workers
Nearly 60 incoming seasonal contract strawberry harvest workers for Planasa Oregon Operations LLC on Short Road in Klamath Falls tested positive for…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for 2nd straight day; 222 new cases
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 599, the second straight day with no new deaths reported, Oregon…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 337 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from yesterday and remains at 599, along with 337 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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