Corps of Engineers eases restrictions at some NW recreation sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District said Thursday it is relaxing restrictions at some recreation sites in Oregon and Washington as…
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SE Washington county retracts claim of ‘coronavirus parties’
Officials in a county in southeastern Washington state are retracting their claim that some people in held parties in which they intentionally…
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Seven Peaks School holds drive-thru teacher appreciation event
Students and teachers at Seven Peaks School enjoyed a special drive-thru teacher appreciation event on…
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Oregon breaks down COVID-19 cases by ZIP Code
The Oregon Health Authority has begun adding COVID-19 case breakdowns by ZIP Codes in their weekly report, which you can find here:…
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Bend eases up on parking enforcement during ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order
With many people working remotely from home due to the ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ order, it’s increased the number of cars parked on streets in…
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Mtn. View students continue a tradition, despite being home
“College Wear Day,” done each month, recognizes students’ favorite schools. Now, it’s being done by…
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Senator Merkley addresses hold-ups in relief packages
Oregon’s junior senator tells NewsChannel 21 he hopes a “Coronavirus 4” package helps states and local…
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Deschutes County officials eye improvement related to COVID-19, continuing issues
Deschutes County commissioners and health officials talked Wednesday about how the county appears to be showing signs of improvement related to…
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Warm Springs residents told to stay home, wear masks; COVID-19 cases now at 15
As the Warm Springs tribes on Thursday reported a 15th case of COVID-19, tribal officials are pleading with residents to stay home and wear masks.…
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As Pilot Butte, Lake Billy Chinook boat ramp reopen, few are on hand at first
After being closed for about a month and a half, eight Oregon state parks are now open for limited access, including Pilot Butte in Bend (no…
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New state guidelines may see some types of businesses open sooner than others
Personal service businesses across Oregon are preparing, even anxious to reopen as Gov. Kate Brown begins to roll out the guidelines they need to…
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Bend man writes kids’ superhero book about COVID-19, staying home
Jamie McGaw of Bend has written a children’s book about COVID-19, called ‘Even Superheroes Stay Home.’ You can find more information at:…
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State: COVID-19 emergency loans, advances not subject to new business tax
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it has determined that certain federal assistance to businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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Oregon reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 115, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Facebook makes $450K COVID-19 relief grant to Crook County schools
Facebook, Crook County School District on Wednesday announced a $450,000 COVID-19 relief grant to help support its online learning…
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Walden urges Gov. Brown, lawmakers to help local govts. with relief funds, as intended
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., called Tuesday on Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon legislative leaders to share a portion of the funds Congress sent to states…
Continue Reading State closes Portland nursing home after 28 COVID-19 deaths
State officials are ordering a Portland nursing home with the largest and most fatal coronavirus outbreak in Oregon to…
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Warm Springs reports 3 more COVID-19 cases, for total of 14
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation’s COVID-19 case count rose by three to 14 on Tuesday, officials said as new safety actions were adopted for…
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Oregon’s first COVID-19 patient out of hospital after 2 months
The first person in Oregon to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus has been discharged from a Portland hospital more than two months after being…
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State issues new emergency order for health insurance companies
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services said Tuesday it has issued a new emergency order for health insurance companies during the…
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