NW tribal fisheries leader dies from COVID-19
Yakama tribal member and leader of Celilo Village, a fishing community on the Columbia River, died Friday night from COVID-19 complications,…
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Prineville man’s children’s book teaches about sneezes
A Prineville man has written a children’s book, Frank Has the Sniffles, about how to cover your coughs and…
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Bend security company changes with the times
Bend Patrol Services, like just about every other business, has been affected by COVID-19, including some free patrols for cash-strapped companies…
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Runner turns canceled marathon into fundraiser
Mark Stockamp decided not to let a canceled marathon keep him from running even farther — 40 miles — and it turned into $14,000 Saturday for…
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1 new death, 76 new cases of coronavirus in Oregon
Oregon health officials on Saturday announced one new death from the novel coronavirus, for a total of 87, and 76 new confirmed cases.…
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Bend doctor in New York to help fight coronavirus pandemic
New York has been battling the worst coronavirus outbreak in the United States, with more than 260,000 cases and 15,000 deaths. Gov. Andrew Cuomo…
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State extends emergency order on insurance deadlines due to COVID-19
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services has extended its emergency order on insurance deadlines. The order requires all insurance…
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Builders create task force to assess, share job safety practices amid COVID-19
Aiming to increase job safety awareness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oregon State Building Trades Council has launched a task force to…
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OHSU to receive $6 million in COVID-19 aid
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that Mosaic Medical in Central Oregon and OHSU will receive a total of more than $6…
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Credit union approves $9.3 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans
Mid Oregon Credit Union, the only financial institution headquartered in Central Oregon, completed approval of 37 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
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Deschutes commissioners work on reopening plans
Deschutes County commissioners spent more time Friday working on guidelines for social distancing, masks and other details before businesses reopen,…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: Suicide prevention resources, poison control info on disinfectants
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES AVAILABLE During these unprecedented times, it is normal to be concerned about suicide risk in our…
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Warm Springs reports four positive cases of COVID-19
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation reported Friday it has now had four positive cases of COVID-19, several days after reporting its first two cases,…
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Free material for face masks via the drive thru
“Quiltsmart” offered face mask material for DIYers to help frontline healthcare…
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2020 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show canceled, goes virtual
The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show announced Thursday that it will cancel this year’s events, including the July 11 main show, which has been part of the…
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Bend- La Pine Schools announce plans for virtual graduation ceremonies
Graduation is right around the corner, but instead of having an opportunity to walk across the stage to get their diploma, Bend-La Pine Schools…
Continue Reading Oregon gets doses of good, not-good news in fight against COVID-19
Oregon is getting several shots of good news as it battles the coronavirus pandemic, but Gov. Kate Brown voiced dismay that new guidelines say…
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Feds give $3.9 million for Cascades East Transit COVID-19 response
The Federal Transit Administration announced Friday a $3.9 million grant to the operators of Cascades East Transit as part of the CARES Act signed…
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OSU researcher: Vitamin C, D supplements can fight off COVID-19
An OSU researcher says supplements with vitamins C, D, other micronutrients are a safe, effective and low-cost way to help your immune system fight…
Continue Reading Three more Oregon COVID-19 deaths raise toll to 86
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 86, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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