Oregon reports 280 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths; outbreaks at plant, prison
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 237, along with 280 new cases and two new workplace outbreaks in…
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ODOT: Revenue loss due to COVID-19 deepens, could hit $250 million by 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation said Monday its July revenue forecast reflects the financial losses the State Highway Fund has sustained due…
Continue Reading Crook County health official: Test confirmed C. Oregon’s first COVID-19 death
Test results have confirmed that a 63-year-old Crook County woman was the first Central Oregon resident who died from COVID-19, a county health…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 332 new COVID-19 cases, 21 in C. Oregon; 2 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 234, along with 332 more cases, 21 of them in Central Oregon, the…
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Indian Head Casino closes after worker tests positive for COVID-19
Less than three weeks after reopening, the Indian Head Casino closed again last week, after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. It may…
Continue Reading Oregon reports record 409 COVID-19 cases, 19 in C. Oregon; no new deaths
The Oregon Health Authorities reported a record 409 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, in part for technical reasons, but said there were no new deaths,…
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Woodburn sues Marion County over COVID-19 isolation shelter
WOODBURN, Ore. (AP) — The City of Woodburn is suing Marion County over a COVID-19 isolation shelter at a Super 8 Hotel. The lawsuit was filed…
Continue Reading Free COVID-19 testing to be offered in Crescent
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an effort to ensure access to COVID-19 testing throughout Klamath County, Klamath Health Partnership is offering…
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Deschutes County begins distributing 130,000 masks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Friday began distributing close to 130,000 masks to community partners, including local cities, chambers…
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Bend’s iconic Tower Theatre is set to reopen
This summer, local talent, and safety will be…
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OLCC reprimands 12 C.O. bars, restaurants; 5 referred to Oregon OSHA
After the Oregon Liquor Control Commission reprimanded 12 bars and restaurants in Deschutes County for failing to ensure social distance over the…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 275 new cases — 24 in Central Oregon
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 232, along with 275 new cases — 24 of them in Central Oregon, the…
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Oregon Employment Dept. launches new site for the many still awaiting benefits
The Oregon Employment Department launched a new informational website on Friday, which it said is “aimed at improving customer service for the…
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Oregon lawmakers propose $500 emergency checks for jobless waiting for benefits
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek (D – Portland) and Senate President Peter Courtney (D – Salem) proposed Thursday the immediate distribution of…
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Bend, Redmond mayors give COVID-19 update
The mayors of Bend and Redmond and other officials gave a COVID-19 update on Thursday, with hotels nearly full over the Fourth and the highest…
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COIC, partners launch COVID-19 small business emergency grant fund
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and a host of regional partners have come together to create an emergency grant…
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Bend woman continues to battle COVID-19 after 18 weeks
You hear the stories of many people who contract COVID-19, quarantining for 14 days and healing from the virus, but there’s a community of people…
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COCC Board approves fall reopening plans, mix of in-person, online classes
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors on Wednesday evening approved the school’s fall reopening plans, with some in-person…
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450 Bend businesses receive PPP loans to help with COVID-19 impacts
Bend schools, nurseries, lumber companies and breweries are just some of the businesses and organizations that have received federal loans through…
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New store Lush opens Thursday in Bend
Lush opens Thursday in the Old Mill District in Bend. The store specializes in bath and skin care products. Due to COVID-19, Lush will only be open…
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