Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 288 new cases
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 572, along with 288 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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Regal and Cineworld cinemas are shutting down across the US and UK
Cineworld Group, the owner of Regal Cinemas, will suspend operations at all of its theaters in the United States and the United Kingdom beginning on Thursday. The closures will affect 45,000 employees.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 260 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 572, along with 260 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 360 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 571, along with 360 new cases, including 18 in Deschutes County, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 314 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 563, along with 314 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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COVID-19 brings changes, cancellations to Bend’s traditional fall events
October brings numerous traditional fall events in Bend, but like many festivals and events already this year, most are now going virtual or have made significant adjustments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oregon officials join CDC in urging no door-to-door trick-or-treating this year
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping how Oregonians celebrate holidays, and that includes Halloween. But it doesn’t mean Halloween this year can’t still be spooky and fun, the Oregon Health Authority said Thursday — while also recommending no trick-or-treating.
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Bend-La Pine parents plan rally to call for return to in-person learning
Some parents in Bend-La Pine Schools want their children back in the classroom, and they’re planning to rally to make their case.
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Eugene family living in Bend trailer can return home, due to revised state eviction ban
Being able to work remotely means Joel Erickson can move his family back to Oregon after leaving four years ago.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 560th COVID-19 death, 363 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 560, along with 363 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Oregon Employment Dept. sending out $300 a week in emergency jobless benefits
The Oregon Employment Department said it began issuing Lost Wages Assistance funds Wednesday to qualifying Oregonians who were receiving PUA benefits or who self-certified that they received unemployment benefits for COVID-19-related reasons.
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High Desert Museum, Deschutes Library share $373K federal grant
The High Desert Museum and Deschutes Public Library System announced Wednesday they have received a $373,413 Institute of Museum and Library Services grant to create programs and resources for those most impacted in the region by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bend-La Pine Schools monitor virtual absenteeism amid online classes
School attendance is especially important, not just for the children’s success, but because state funding of schools is based in part on how many students are attending classes.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 cases; weekly case count up 32%
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 559, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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Sisters K-3 students back in class, but older grades must wait at least a month
The Sisters School District welcomed kindergarten through third-graders back to in-person classes this week, but the superintendent says it’s likely older students won’t be able to do the same until at least Nov. 2, due to the recent rise in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases.
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100s of Bend-La Pine students likely to stay online
Even when Bend-La Pine students are able to return to class, some parents have enrolled their children to stay online full-time.
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Merkley intros bill to protect jobless workers’ health insurance during COVID-19
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., along with 14 Senate Democrats, has introduced the Worker Health Coverage Protection Act, a bill that would protect millions of unemployed or furloughed workers from losing their health insurance by enabling them to access subsidized COBRA coverage and keep their insurance.
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Sisters movie theater hopes 007 release date sticks, could make for a big comeback
The Sisters Movie House is a regional favorite.
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back for indoor services, with COVID-19 restrictions in place.
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‘It’s a big loss’: COVID-19 prompts cancellation of 2020 Bend Christmas Parade
Whenever Santa makes a visit to bend, he needs to stop at Ernie Gilpin’s house first.
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