Limited state park camping set to resume June 9
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday it will offer limited camping at many state park campgrounds, starting Tuesday, June 9.
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Marion, Polk counties can begin Phase 1 reopening Friday
Governor Kate Brown announced Wednesday that Marion and Polk counties can begin entering Phase I of reopening on Friday under her framework for building a safe and strong Oregon.
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Deschutes Brewery’s pub reopening soon, at 50% of normal operations
For the last two months, the Deschutes Brewery brewpub in downtown Bend has been completely closed. The pub has not offered delivery or takeout options, as many others did.
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Oregon reports four more COVID-19 deaths; Deschutes has 9 new cases
Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 144, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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Bend Park and Rec cancels river floating rentals, sees surge in river trail users
Big changes this summer if you plan to float the river in Bend because of the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Free meals for truck drivers
The Oregon Trucking Associations provided free lunches to truck drivers passing through Central Oregon Wednesday at the Juniper Butte weigh scales, the latest in a series of such events around the state.
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Pontoon boat dedicated to first responders
The Bend Band of Brothers dedicated a pontoon boat Wednesday. The boat is called ‘First Responder’ in honor of police, fire, military, and medical first responders. The boat will be going to East Lake for use by first responders and veterans.
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Deschutes National Forest set to open day use sites and boat ramps by Memorial Day weekend
The Deschutes National Forest will be opening most day use sites and boat ramps by Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds will remain closed.
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Oregon faces 11% revenue drop; GOP leader blames Gov. Brown
Oregon faces an 11% drop in state revenue from the previous biennium as the coronavirus pandemic triggered a shutdown order and a consequent drop in tax payments, state economists reported Wednesday.
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Some ODFW wildlife areas reopen to camping
Some Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife wildlife areas that allow overnight camping will reopen to camping beginning Wednesday night.
Continue Reading Two more Oregon COVID-19 deaths, 41 new cases, 6 in Deschutes County
Two more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 140, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday.
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OSU Cascades holds virtual summit on reopening the economy
Local experts say Central Oregon needs to keep safety as a priority as the economy reopens.
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Cascades East Transit implements new OHA guidelines
Cascades East Transit is continuing COVID-19 precautions and implementing new transit guidelines released by the Oregon Health Authority on Friday.
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Pacific NW Pickleball Tournament in Bend off until next year
BEND, ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Pickleball Club announced Tuesday that, in an abundance of caution surrounding COVID-19, the Pacific Northwest Classic Tournament sponsored by Beaver Coach Sales & Service has been rescheduled for July 28-August 1, 2021. Pacific Northwest Classic, which was to be held at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park July 29-August 2 of this year, anticipated an influx of
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Oregon Supreme Court halts judges’ order nixing Gov. Brown’s virus restrictions
The Oregon Supreme Court late Monday halted a Baker County judge’s order earlier in the day that had tossed out statewide coronavirus restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Kate Brown.
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‘This new normal’: Bend restaurants adjusting to reopening rules
After nearly two months of being closed or limited to takeout and delivery, some Bend restaurants saw their highest numbers of customers yet over the weekend, with some patrons even coming from the Portland area.
Continue Reading COVID-19 update: One more death, 64 new cases, 5 in Deschutes County
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 138, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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BLM begins to restore access to some developed areas in Oregon
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities, the Bureau of Land Management said Monday it is increasing recreational access in Oregon.
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Latest Wyden, Merkley COVID-19-related news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are several recent news releases related to COVID-19 issues from Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. MERKLEY CALLS ON USDA TO QUICKLY DELIVER FOOD AND FARM ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS Monday, May 18, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations subcommittee
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C.O. Health Council awards over $185,000 in small grants
Funding for COVID-19-related requests still available BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council awarded its 41st COVID-19 Mini-grant on Wednesday of last week, having now distributed more than $185,000 in small grants. Emergency funding for COVID-19 requests opened at the end of March, with applications spanning everything from the manufacturing of masks and
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