C.O. grocery stores are hiring as sales hit all-time high
Safeway and Albertsons stores across Central Oregon have hired more than 80 employees in the last couple of weeks, while the Food 4 Less in Bend has hired about 15 employees.
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Bend businesses showcase products virtually on First Friday
First Friday festivities usually take place in downtown Bend on the first Friday of the month. But with non-essential businesses closures, many stores have temporarily closed.
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Oregon reports 22nd COVID-19 death, 73 new cases, 4 in Deschutes
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 22, the Oregon Health Authority reported Friday.
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Pole, Pedal, Paddle canceled for 2020
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is sad, but officials knew it had to be done.
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Oregon OSHA warns of job-site scammers related to COVID-19
As Oregon OSHA evaluates and inspects complaints about potential workplace hazards related to the coronavirus outbreak, the division wants employers and workers to keep an important message in mind: Don’t be fooled by scammers.
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Rep. Greg Walden COVID-19 update for April 3
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released an update on COVID-19 for Friday, April 3. The latest on the coronavirus: Application Now Open for Paycheck Protection Program:Starting today, businesses can apply through their local lender for the Paycheck Protection loan program that will provide businesses with up to eight weeks of funding to
Continue ReadingBend homeless lend a helping hand amid coronavirus
Shepherd’s House Ministries, a homeless shelter in Bend, is usually on the receiving end of generous donations from the community. Now, amid the coronavirus, the roles have reversed, as the residents living there are the ones giving back to those in need.
Continue ReadingFirst Oregon prison inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The Oregon Department of Corrections announced Friday night the first adult in custody in state prison system to test positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Continue Reading Oregon records 2 more COVID-19 deaths, toll reaches 21; 90 more cases
The COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 21, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Businesses hope to bring Easter smiles for assisted living residents
A group of area businesses are seeking donations to hep create special Easter bags for seniors isolated at assisted living facilities.
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Family wishes Prineville grandma happy 93rd, safely
Jo Scott, a Prineville assisted facility resident, turned 93, and the family gathered outside her window to wish her all the best.
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Wyden, Merkley speak of virus stimulus package
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley spoke Thursday in a video conference with Central Oregonians about the details of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
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Soccer club hosts virtual tournament
Bend’s FC Cascade youth soccer club is hosting an online FIFA 2020 soccer tournament via Xbox and Playstation 4.
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St. Charles Bend adding new procedures daily to fight COVID-19
Nearly every day, St. Charles Bend is adding new procedures to help fight the new coronavirus, according to Gillian Salton, the hospital Emergency Department’s medical director.
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Deschutes County Jail takes precautions
Deschutes County Jail is taking extensive precautions to keep inmates and staff safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Oregon health officer: Spike in virus cases can be averted — if we stay home
As the COVID-19 pandemic claims a record number of jobs, Oregon’s health officer shared good news Thursday: Modeling shows the state won’t see a huge rise in cases — as long as stay-at-home orders are heeded.
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Gov. Kate Brown not quite ready to call special session
Wants state to fill gaps in federal relief package funding – not duplicate SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday the state needs a clearer picture of the details about what the $2.2 trillion federal coronavirus relief package will cover before she will formally call lawmakers to a special session to fill
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CO COVID-19 daily update: RDM info; 9 Bend hand-washing locations set
The latest info update from Central Oregon emergency officials include the locations of nine hand-washing stations around Bend.
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All Redmond Airport arrivals urged to self-quarantine for 2 weeks
Amid a stay-home order and a rise in cases of COVID-19 expected in coming days, the Redmond Municipal Airport on Thursday said it will encourage all travelers to self-quarantine at home for 14 days after arriving in Central Oregon.
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Wyden, Merkley call for improved net access for low-income, students
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday demanded better mobile internet service for low-income Americans impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Improved internet access would help American families better work and learn from home and access vital telehealth resources. The federal Lifeline service program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission,
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