Failed effort to recall Gov. Brown is blamed on COVID-19
GOP says it needed more time to gather signatures due to pandemic restrictions.
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City of Bend extends order discouraging tourism, hotel visits well into fall
The city of Bend has extended its emergency order discouraging visitor travel to the city and short-term rental reservations through late October, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 brings changes to some C.O. pumpkin patches this year
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Central Oregonians celebrate fall traditions this year, and a Terrebonne ranch that hosts an annual pumpkin patch and hay ride is making some adjustments.
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C.O. officials urge caution over holiday weekend, back-to-school time
The start of September normally means two things: the Labor Day weekend and back to school for the kids. This year, those milestones – like nearly everything else – will look vastly different due to COVID-19.
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Oregon reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths, 140 cases; lowest weekly case count since June
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 468, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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C.O. landlords struggle to manage properties as tenants unable to pay rent
With many people out of work and unable to pay rent, and a statewide moratorium on evictions in place, some smaller Central Oregon landlords are struggling to pick up the slack and carry the financial burden of managing their rental properties.
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City of Madras to offer COVID-19 business relief grants
The City of Madras has just been awarded a $150,000 grant that allows them to provide funding to support small businesses and micro enterprises financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency 60 days, through Nov. 3
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for another 60 days, until Nov. 3.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 162 cases — lowest daily count in over 2 months
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 459, along with 162 new cases — the lowest daily count in over two months, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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Mental health calls rise, child abuse referrals fall in Deschutes County
Whether you have been laid off from work, are struggling to help your children with distance learning or simply trying to make sure there’s enough food on the table, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s mental health and well-being in a variety of ways.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend offering full-day programs this fall
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend will extend into a full-day child care program this fall with the help of Bend-La Pine Schools.
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Crook County schools: Latest numbers confirm Sept. 8 return for K-3 students
Thanks to improving COVID-19 metrics, parents and teachers in the Crook County School District will be celebrating the return of students to the classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 8, officials announced Monday afternoon.
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Gov. Brown extends home, business foreclosures moratorium through Dec. 31
Gov. Kate Brown on Monday extended protections from foreclosure for Oregon homeowners and business owners through executive action, until Dec. 31.
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Wyden urges action on COVID-19 testing supply shortages in rural Oregon
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called on the Trump administration Monday to mobilize the resources of the federal government to ensure health care providers in Oregon and across the country have the supplies they need to conduct COVID-19 tests at capacity.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 269 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 458, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 deaths; toll tops 450
COVID-19 has claimed seven more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 454, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
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Moviegoers, rejoice! Bend’s Regal Cinemas reopens
Moviegoers in Bend finally have something to be excited for.
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Oregonians jobless due to COVID-19 set to get 3 more weeks of $300-a-week relief
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday approved the Oregon Employment Department’s application for the Lost Wages Assistance program, a temporary emergency measure that gives an additional $300 per week to people out of work due to COVID-19 and who and are receiving unemployment benefits.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths, 301 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 447, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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