Oregon fire marshal again extends self-service gas rules change
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide…
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As Mother’s Day nears, Bend flower shop feels effects of COVID-19
Mother’s Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for flower shops. And running out of the flowers most in demand is never a good thing,…
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Churches sue Gov. Brown over Oregon coronavirus restrictions
Ten churches from around the state are suing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, arguing her coronavirus stay-at-home orders are…
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Bend man playing pro baseball in S. Korea during pandemic
While Americans wait for team sports to return, the Korean Baseball Organization has already said play ball — and a Bend pitcher is…
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Balloons Over Bend, Bend Elks season canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions
Two more staples of summer on the High Desert — Balloons Over Bend and the Bend Elks baseball season — announced Friday they have scrubbed this…
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75 more Oregon COVID-19 cases; three more deaths, total of 124
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 124, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Feds provide over $9 million to expand Oregon COVID-19 testing
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday that over $9 million in federal funding is being made available to 30 hospitals, health…
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2020 Oregon State Fair is canceled
In light of Thursday’s announcement by Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon State Fair Council confirmed the 2020 Oregon State Fair is officially canceled.…
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First Corvallis COVID-19 door-to-door test results suggest 2 per 1,000 infected
Results from the first weekend of TRACE-COVID-19 door-to-door sampling by Oregon State University suggest that about two people per 1,000 in the…
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Deschutes County seeks to be among the first to reopen
Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair drove to Salem on Thursday to hand-deliver the country’s proposed reopening plan to Gov. Kate Brown’s…
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Oregon DMV, police offer grace period on expired licenses, vehicle registration
As most Oregon DMV offices remain closed, a question arises: What are you supposed to do if your license or vehicle’s registration expires? Well,…
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C.O. restaurants prepare for the new normal that could bring diners back next week
Empty restaurants have become commonplace in recent weeks, but as Gov Kate Brown rolls out restaurant reopening guidelines, that may all change as…
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Oregon Air National Guard plans C.O. salute hospital flyovers on Friday
The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to fly multiple F-15 Eagle flyovers over hospitals and other locations throughout Oregon this…
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Deschutes County courtrooms getting COVID-19 makeovers
Deschutes County courtrooms are getting revamped sooner than planned, due to COVID-19 and in an effort to adhere to social distancing guidelines in…
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Sun sets on Terrebonne staple, the Sun Spot Drive-In, due to COVID-19 impact
Unfortunately, another business has closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, and this time it’s a long-time staple in the Terrebonne…
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Terrebonne Community School holds drive-thru for students to grab supplies
School closures were abrupt for students and their families due to COVID-19. On Thursday, the staff of Terrebonne Community School held a drive-thru…
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Forest Service preparing to reopen some developed recreation sites in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service will continue to maintain alignment with state “Stay at Home” orders by beginning the phased…
Continue Reading 70 new COVID-19 cases in Oregon; six more deaths, total of 121
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the death toll to 121, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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COCC furloughs 38 workers due to COVID-19
This week, Central Oregon Community College announced that nearly 40 employees will be placed on partial or full furloughs, effective May 26 and…
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Not business (or life) as usual: Gov. Brown, health officials spell out reopening details
Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials tried to sound an upbeat tone Thursday as they spelled out a measured plan to start reopening businesses…
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