Visit Bend puts arts-granting program on hold
Bend’s not-for-profit tourism bureau, Visit Bend, announced Thursday that the organization is placing a temporary hold on the 2020-2021 granting cycle for the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
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Sunriver owners seek halt to short-term rentals, urge following stay-home orders
The Sunriver Owners Association is asking tourists, non-resident owners to follow orders banning travel and short-term rentals.
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Pacific Power crews practice social distancing, seek public’s cooperation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As an essential service provider, Pacific Power said its employees are practicing social distancing while continuing to provide reliable power to all customers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Here’s the rest of Thursday’s news release: Although our field employees always appreciate a friendly wave, the company reminds the public of
Continue ReadingOSU Veterinary Diagnostic Lab produces key COVID-19 test component
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the number of COVID-19 cases grows, hospitals worldwide are straining to find the medical supplies necessary to test and treat infected patients. When Samaritan Health Services asked Oregon State University last week if there was anything the university could do to help, scientists in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
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Oregon, High Desert jobless claims soar, echoing US spike
The Oregon Employment Department said Thursday it received a record 92,700 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits for the week starting March 22, a 21% jump from the previous week, which also set a record.
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Merkley reacts to jobless numbers, urges proper priorities
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after weekly unemployment claims shot up to a record-shattering 6.6 million, showing the economic devastation of the coronavirus crisis: “Over the last several weeks, I’ve spoken with so many Oregon workers and small business owners who are terrified about what this crisis means for
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IRS: Don’t fall victim to a COVID-19 scam
SEATT;E (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service will begin to distribute COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in a matter of weeks. For most Americans, this will be a direct deposit into your bank account. For the unbanked, elderly or other groups that have traditionally received tax refunds via paper check, they will receive their economic impact
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Rep. Greg Walden COVID-19 info update for April 2
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Friday April 2.
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Shepherd’s House still serving all in need, with your help
Thursday marks the 11th day of feeding hungry people at Shepherd’s House. “We have been overwhelmed by the need, but daily provisions keep coming and people are fed,” their update states.
Continue Reading Oregon relaxes new restrictions on drugs to fight virus
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A doctor at a veterans home in Lebanon used a malaria drug to treat eight patients there for coronavirus, but said a state rule enacted last month would prevent him from treating any more veterans there. After pushback against the Oregon Board of Pharmacy’s March 25 rule, the board amended it
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Stay-home order prompts big boost for OSU Extension’s vegetable gardening course
More than 17,600 people – at a growing clip of about 1,000 more each day – have signed up for a vegetable gardening course offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service, as people nationally abide by stay-at-home pandemic orders.
Continue Reading Wyden urges Labor Dept. to expedite jobless benefits
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Wednesday joined Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in urging Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia “to do everything” in his department’s power to help states rapidly disburse unemployment benefits to millions of Americans in desperate financial need.
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Redmond Grocery Outlet helps local restaurants
People are encouraged to bring receipts from local restaurants to the Redmond Grocery Outlet. The store will donate 5% of each shoppers’ grocery sales back to the restaurant where they ate.
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Allergies differ from COVID-19
The differences are easy to spot, according to one Bend asthma and allergies doctor.
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Oregon delegation backs Gov. Brown’s request for Guard mobilization
Oregon’s congressional delegation sent a letter Wednesday to President Trump in support of Gov. Kate Brown’s request for federal support to mobilize up to 1,250 members of the Oregon National Guard in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On-line learning supplies to go
Parents picked up at home learning supplies at Elk Meadow Elementary School in Bend.
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C.O. races go virtual, make changes amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic grows stronger and wider, Central Oregon races on the calendar through May are making changes to keep the running community safe.h
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La Pine Senior Center provides drive-thru lunches
The building is closed, but La Pine seniors can still get lunch three days a week.
Continue Reading Rep. Greg Walden offers COVID-19 update
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for April 1. “The situation surrounding coronavirus is rapidly changing. In an effort to keep Oregonians informed, I wanted to share an update on what you need to know surrounding coronavirus,” said Walden. The latest on the coronavirus:More Money for Oregon’s Seniors and Disabled:Working with the administration
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Oregon reports 19th COVID-19 death — and new signs that social distancing is working
The COVID-19 virus has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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