No new Oregon COVID-19 deaths, but dozens of new cases reported
For the fourth time in just over a week, the Oregon Health Authority reported no new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, although once again there were…
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Sens. Wyden, Merkley COVID-19-related news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are the latest news releases from the offices of Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., related to COVID-19 and…
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Bend Park and Rec details reopening plans, summer program cancellations
Now that the governor’s office has shared its plan for reopening Oregon, the Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it is planning to…
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Contribute your pandemic experience to OSU’s archives project
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University community members are invited to document and share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Feds send $10.7 million to help low-income Oregonians during COVID-19
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon will receive $10.7 million in federal funding to…
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C.O. health officials offer face covering do’s, don’ts
Central Oregon public health departments are encouraging residents to wear cloth face coverings in public settings when physical distancing measures…
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Albany frozen food co. cited for failing to implement physical distancing
Oregon OSHA has cited National Frozen Foods in Albany for failing to implement physical distancing measures to protect workers from the spread of the…
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OSU outlines plans to resume in-person classes this fall in Bend, Corvallis
Oregon State University said late Monday it is preparing plans to resume in-person instruction in late summer and fall term on its campuses in…
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St. Vincent de Paul store in La Pine reopens
While some stores are still waiting for the governor’s order to fully reopen, the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in La Pine reopened its doors…
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Oregon construction safety task force seeks to protect crews amid COVID-19
Seeking to increase job safety awareness and to help protect workers against the COVID-19 pandemic, a joint task force has published free resources…
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Deschutes County, Bend officials discuss business reopening plans
With businesses eager to reopen following Governor Kate Brown’s three-phase plan, the challenge businesses face now is how to reopen safely and as…
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Friends of the Children of Central Oregon mentorship program faces challenges
The Friends of the Children of Central Oregon mentorship program works to break the cycle of generational poverty. This has been difficult with…
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Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday
The park has been closed since March 23, largely due to crowds that were not following social distancing restrictions. It plans a partial reopening…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 58 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 130, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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City of Bend wastewater tested for COVID-19
The city of Bend is one of 330 cities across the United States participating in a study with Biobot Analytics, analyzing wastewater for signs of…
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17 test positive for COVID-19 at Portland VA Medical Center
Seventeen people at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center have tested positive for COVID-19, the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System…
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#ToTheMax Challenge – Week 5
A couple of trick shots take center stage for Week 5 of the #ToTheMax Challenge! Send in your videos to the ‘Share’ tab on KTVZ.com or by using…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths for third time in a week
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 127, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday — the third time…
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‘My Own Two Hands’ holding virtual auction
The Sisters Folk Festival’s annual ‘My Own Two Hands’ action has moved online due to…
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Oregon sees drop in child immunizations during COVID-19 pandemic
Results of a new survey of Oregon health care providers strongly suggest that immunizations in the state may have dropped dramatically due to the…
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