Gov. Brown: Masks to ‘become part of our daily lives’
Oregonians in some of the state’s most populous counties will be required to wear face masks when they are in public indoor spaces, such as grocery…
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The Museum at Warm Springs set to reopen July 7
The Museum At Warm Springs announced Thursday that it will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 7, having been closed since April 1 due to the…
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Bend business owner says jobless benefits have added to challenges to fill openings
For Stacy Rightmire, summertime can be one of the busiest times of the year for her roofing company — and with the recent storm that tore through…
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High Desert Museum reopens
The High Desert Museum reopened Wednesday with modifications. The museum can hold up to 250 people at a…
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Gov. Brown requires mask use in 7 counties amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Kate Brown took new steps in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases in some areas of the state on Wednesday, including a requirement to wear face…
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Oregon reports 122 more COVID-19 cases, one new death
The Oregon Health Authority reported one new death from COVID-19 on Wednesday, for a total of 183, along with 120 new cases of the virus…
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St. Charles again allowing one visitor a day for hospital patients
For the first time in more than three months, St. Charles Health System is allowing one visitor a day for its hospital patients, under certain…
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Tumalo Falls Day-Use Area reopens to visitors Thursday
The Deschutes National Forest has announced it will reopen the popular Tumalo Falls day-use site to visitors on…
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Wyden co-sponsors bills to protect COVID-19 funding abuse whistleblowers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday he is co-sponsoring legislation that would ensure whistleblower protections for people who expose misuse of…
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Bend businesses hope tight inventory, busy sales balance out by summer’s end
Some Bend-area businesses are struggling to obtain enough products due to manufacturing plant closures and reductions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As…
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Central Oregon lawmakers gear up for special session
Two Central Oregon lawmakers preparing for next week’s special session called by Gov. Kate Brown discussed their priorities Tuesday with NewsChannel…
Continue Reading Oregon reports record 278 COVID-19 cases; 119 from Union County outbreak
Oregon has recorded two more deaths from COVID-19 and a record 278 new cases, largely due to a major northeast Oregon outbreak associated with a…
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Gov. Brown calls special session next week on police reforms, COVID-19 response
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday called the Oregon Legislature into special session next week to address the state’s response to two major nationwide…
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Walden demands action, answers on continued jobless benefits delays
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., sent a letter Tuesday to Oregon Employment Department Interim Director David Gerstenfeld, urging…
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Indian Head Casino set to reopen Thursday
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs announced Tuesday that Indian Head Casino will reopen at 10 a.m. on Thursday after a nearly three-month…
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State releases COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities
The Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority on Monday finalized a comprehensive, statewide COVID-19 testing plan for…
Continue Reading Oregon has 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 184 new cases; Union County outbreak tied to church
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 180, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Juniper Swim & Center fitness pools to reopen, beginning in a week
The Bend Park and Recreation District will reopen the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center pools in two steps, beginning Monday, June 22. Pool use will…
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OSU’s COVID-19 tracing project expands to Newport, site of recent outbreak
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) – TRACE-COVID-19, the groundbreaking Oregon State University project to determine community prevalence of the novel…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 101 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 176, along with 101 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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