Scouts in Central Oregon adapt by going digital
Many groups in Central Oregon and across the country have gone digital amid this coronavirus pandemic. The latest one to make the switch are the Scouts.
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Despite sunny, warmer weather, Oregon officials plead: Stick close to home
The message from those on the front lines responding to the COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon is: Please continue to stay home to save lives … even when it’s sunny.
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Oregon to provide another $60 million in SNAP benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Thursday that the Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide an additional $30 million each for the months of April and May to eligible SNAP households.
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Les Schwab Tires to furlough workers
A temporary furlough of Les Schwab Tire Centers employees begins Monday, but all stores will remain open, NewsChannel 21 confirmed Thursday.
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Bend neighborhood invites food truck to help small businesses
Northwest Bend residents off of Sundowner Lane and Newhall Place invite food truck, Curbside Bacon, to help business during these hard times.
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Bend single parent upbeat in face of first unemployment challenge
As a hospitality worker, Serena Yanez thought her job was secure. But once the coronavirus started limiting travel, she was furloughed, and eventually laid off.
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C.O. health care leaders see improvement due to social distancing
Central Oregon health care leaders say they have seen signs of improvement due to people’s efforts in following social distancing guidelines.
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, total of 44; 1,321 total cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Oregonians still filing record claims for jobless benefits
During the week starting March 29, the Oregon Employment Department received 100,700 initial claims for jobless benefits, continuing the record levels seen the previous two weeks.
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OSU postpones Corvallis, Bend commencement ceremonies
Based on input from students, Oregon State University announced Thursday it is postponing commencement ceremonies in Corvallis and at OSU-Cascades in Bend until a later date, possibly in the fall.
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Oregon has record-breaking month in marijuana sales
According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million increase, compared to last March.
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Jefferson County resident, living out of state, tests positive for COVID-19
Jefferson County Public Health reported Thursday the first positive case of COVID-19 confirmed for a county resident, though the person is currently living out of state, was not in this area during their infectious period and is receiving care through a provider at their location.
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2020 Cascade Cycling Classic canceled due to coronavirus
Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 professional and amateur cycling stage race, as well as setting the dates for the 40th edition of the race in 2021.
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Zika calls for quick state action to help suffering residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond) called on the Oregon Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown again Wednesday to take swift action this week to help Central Oregonians who are suffering from the effects of the coronavirus and its impact on the local and state economy. The Legislature was expected to meet last week
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C.O. COVID-19 update: First responders don masks; calling it ‘physical distancing’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Wednesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Info Network: GOV. BROWN EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE ORDERToday, Gov. Kate Brown announced that students will not return to school campuses this school year. The extended closure is an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep the state safe and healthy. Local
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Mask maker, mask maker…
Thousands of cloth masks are being made and given to St. Charles workers during this time of shortages. One group of businesses banded together in ‘Operation Inspire,’ with a goal of 4,000 masks.
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Lights on to celebrate students
Central Oregon schools are turning on the football field lights to honor the students who are not at school due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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‘Goggles for Docs’ is a rousing success
On the first day of the Mt Bachelor-sponsored drive, 250 pairs of goggles were donated for medical worker’s safety.
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Bend church hands out special Easter kits to create window art
As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.
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80th Sisters Rodeo canceled due to coronavirus
It’s called “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” but the 80th annual Sisters Rodeo has just been canceled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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