No new Oregon COVID-19 deaths; 64 new cases
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Friday and remains at 137, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday. It’s the second…
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Special ‘Virtual Happy Hour’ for Parkinson’s patients, families
The Bend office of Home Instead Senior Care and Deschutes Brewery teamed up with Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon to offer a ‘Virtual Happy Hour’ to…
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Walden lashes out at Democrats, votes no on latest COVID-19 relief bill
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released the following statement after he voted against the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions…
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Bend restaurants, breweries reopen with changes, restrictions
Restaurants, breweries and bars hit hard by COVID-19 closures and restrictions are among the businesses who got the long-awaited green light to…
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Bend, Redmond Goodwill stores reopen
The Bend and Redmond Goodwill stores reopened for business Friday, with some…
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Shoppers out and about as Bend retailers reopen
Many of you were out and about as many businesses officially began making a comeback today, NewsChannel 21 checked out just how busy downtown Bend…
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How and where Central Oregonians can report possible COVID-19 violations
The “Safe and Strong Oregon” order declared by Gov. Kate Brown addresses gatherings, closure of certain businesses, outdoor activities, and…
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Central Oregonians rush to barbers, hair stylists for overdue haircuts
The time has finally come for all those overdue haircuts. As part of Oregon’s Phase 1 reopening plan, barbershops and salons in Central Oregon are…
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Bend Park and Rec reopening two skate parks Saturday
The Bend Park and Recreation District will reopen two skate parks for public use beginning Saturday, following guidance by state authorities to…
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Gov. Brown issues final Phase 1 reopening guidelines for counties, businesses
As part of Gov. Kate Brown’s plan for building a safe and strong Oregon, the Governor’s Office, the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths; 64 new cases, 3 in Deschutes
The Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Friday, but also reported 63 new confirmed cases and a presumptive case, raising…
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Several Old Mill District restaurants are reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several restaurants in Bend’s Old Mill District reopened Friday or have announced plans to reopen for sit-down service, with…
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John Day Fossil Beds National Monument reopens recreational access
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state and local public health authorities, John Day Fossil…
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OLCC offers guidance to Phase 1 businesses
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission on Friday provided specific guidance for its alcohol licensees operating bars and restaurants in counties…
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Gov. Brown urges Oregon businesses to apply for SBA Paycheck Protection loans
Oregon’s financial institutions have helped nearly 55,000 Oregon businesses obtain more than $7 billion in loans through the Small Business…
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Crooked River Roundup Horse Races canceled due to COVID-19
The 2020 Crooked River Roundup Horse Races will not go forward this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was announced…
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Sunriver officials discuss reopening plans
“Sunriver is coming back to life,” Sunriver Service District Chairman Bill Hepburn said…
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City of Sisters extends emergency declaration to May 31
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At its Wednesday meeting, the Sisters City Council extended the city emergency declaration until May 31. This emergency…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Phase 1 reopening info, Deschutes County business resources
Here is Thursday’s COVID-19 information update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network. GOVERNOR BROWN ANNOUNCES PHASE I…
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Madras set to distribute COVID-19 business grant funds
At their April 14th meeting, the Madras City Council and the Madras Redevelopment Commission voted to set up an Economic Assistance Grant Program to…
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