Family and friends celebrate Bend woman’s 99th birthday
Family and friends celebrated Leota Due’s 99th birthday Wednesday while maintaining social…
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Mosaic Medical launches health insurance hotline
Mosaic Medical in Bend has launched a new hotline at 541-647-2717 for recently unemployed seeking help to enroll in health…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue: Some need to file tax return to get stimulus payment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers that while most eligible taxpayers don’t need to take any action to…
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16 employees at Foster Farms test positive for virus
Health officials say the results of a second round of employee COVID-19 testing at Foster Farms in southwestern Washington has revealed six new…
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City of Bend urges period pipe flushing in closed businesses, vacation rentals
Owners of closed businesses or vacation rentals should consider periodically flushing the water pipes in their vacant buildings during the “Stay…
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UO index: Oregon’s economy has ‘slipped into deep contraction’
One of the first measures of COVID-19’s impact on Oregon’s economy, released Wednesday, said what just about everyone already knows: The state’s…
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Warm Springs COVID-19 cases rise to 8
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation’s number of COVID-19 cases has risen to eight, tribal officials said late Tuesday as they urged residents to wear…
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COVID-19 aid grants offered for Madras, Jefferson County businesses
The Madras City Council and the Madras Redevelopment Commission recently voted to set up an Economic Assistance Grant Program to help Madras…
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Wyden, Merkley COVID-19 releases: Monday, Tuesday
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are several news COVID-19-related news releases issued Monday and Tuesday by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.:…
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Another $103 million for Oregon hospitals, health care providers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that over $103 million will be distributed among 141 health care…
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COHC delivers more than just heating and cooling
HVAC contractors are delivering groceries and medicine to Central Oregon’s homebound at no…
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Bend Costco will require all members to wear face masks
Starting next Monday, Costco members and staff will be required to wear face masks before they can enter the Bend…
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Bend Park and Rec doubles steward staff to inform park, trail users about restrictions
Bend Park and Recreation has doubled its steward staff to help educate park users about social distancing…
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City of Sisters evaluates economic impact of quilt show cancellation
The City of Sisters is evaluating the economic impact of the cancellation of the 45th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The event brings over 10,000…
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‘SOS Bend’ lets people pay in advance to help small businesses survive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, City of Bend and East Cascades Works recently launched the website SOS Bend, to help small, locally owned…
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Oregon expands jobless benefits under CARES Act to include independent contractors
Starting Tuesday, the Oregon Employment Department is providing unemployment benefits to more Oregonians, including self-employed and independent…
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Oregon OSHA sets temporary rules for employer-provided housing, farm operations
Oregon OSHA said Tuesday it has adopted a temporary rule to increase protections for workers against the spread of coronavirus in employer-provided…
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Indian Head Casino extends voluntary closure until further notice
The Indian Head Casino will remain closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 situation, Warm Springs tribal officials said…
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Seven more Oregon COVID-19 deaths reported; total now at 99
Another seven people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the death toll to 99, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Most Oregon DMV offices remain closed until further notice
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Under the governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, most Oregon DMV offices will remain closed to the public…
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