SAIF creates fund to help Oregon businesses respond to virus
A new resource will help eligible Oregon businesses pay for expenses tied to making their workplaces safer against the coronavirus and responding to…
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COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon, total reaches 18
The COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 18, while 84 new cases brings the statewide total to…
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OSU parenting experts offer advice for families under quarantine
Two early childhood researchers at Oregon State University’s College of Public Health and Human Sciences are offering guidance for how to make the…
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KIDS Center’s COVID-19 concern: Abuse risk soars in times of high stress
While KIDS Center remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide critical intervention, therapy and community services to children and families…
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Walden: Oregon to get $80 million from virus relief to help seniors, disabled
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said Tuesday that as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Oregon will receive an additional $80…
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It’s looking more like Oregon’s in-class school year is over
Oregon schools may not reconvene this school year, so officials are putting more emphasis behind making sure all students will have access to online…
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Merkley, Wyden urge states to impose moratorium on utility shutoffs, rate hikes
Senators Jeff Merkley, Ron Wyden and six colleagues introduce resolution urging states, utilities to impose moratorium on disconnections, rate hikes,…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding fraudulent sales of COVID-19 medical equipment
Scammers continue to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to steal money through a variety of means, including fraudulent sales of medical…
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Don’t be fooled by these 3 coronavirus scams, state agency warns
April Fools’ Day is near, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation wants to make sure no one is fooled by three coronavirus…
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Idaho to hold May primary by mail due to coronavirus
Idaho Gov. Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney say the state primary will be held on May 19 as planned, but it will be conducted by…
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St. Charles CEO’s message: ‘The fight is just beginning’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka offered an update on COVID-19 to the community on Monday, again stressing…
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Redmond barrel race sparks debate over whether it should have been canceled
A weekend barrel racing event held at a Redmond arena over the weekend likely would have drawn scant attention beyond the participants a month ago. …
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Oregon health care workers falling ill amid lack of protections
Confronted with a lack of protective equipment, Oregon health care workers treating coronavirus patients are reusing masks that are supposed to be…
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High Lakes Elementary teachers do drive-by ‘wave parade’
Teachers at High Lakes Elementary in NW Bend held a drive-by “wave parade” on Monday, similar to other such efforts by teachers across the country to…
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Chromebooks for Crook County middle, elementary school students
A grant from Facebook makes home learning possible for…
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New Bend restaurant struggles due to COVID-19
The Point Pub & Grill in downtown Bend just opened, but now most workers have been laid off because of the restrictions under the COVID-19…
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Central Oregonians struggle to file for unemployment benefits
Several Central Oregonians told NewsChannel 21 Monday they have been having frustrating problems getting through to file for unemployment benefits,…
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Bend Park & Rec lays off 321 part-time workers
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday evening it has notified a “significant portion” (321) of its part-time staff that their positions…
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Redmond man arraigned on charges of coughing, spitting on officer
Arraignment took place Monday for Redmond man who allegedly claimed to have COVID-19 and coughed and spat on a police officer. Daniel Stubblefield is…
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Redmond High School holds car ‘parade’
Faculty and staff from Redmond High School staged a nearly 50-car ‘parade’ by two homes on Monday to boost the spirits of two of their own battling…
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