Oregon FBI: School closures can bring increased risk of child exploitation
Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at…
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Elk Meadow Elementary hands out home learning materials
On Wednesday morning at Elk Meadow Elementary in southwest Bend, parents dropped by to pick up educational materials for their kids to learn at…
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C.O. cattle non-profit boosts beef donations to food banks, shelters
The Ten Seventeen Project announced Wednesday an immediate 166% increase in their cattle donations to food banks, shelters and churches throughout…
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FEMA shipment of masks, gloves due for Oregon distribution
The state of Oregon says a shipment of personal protective equipment was due Tuesday from FEMA and will be distributed to all 36 counties and nine…
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Bend orthodontist, others partner to make reusable masks
Bend orthodontist Blair Struble has teamed up with friends and other local practices to make 3D-printed reusable masks for St. Charles medical…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy also shifting to online learning
Like other schools around the state and country, Redmond Proficiency Academy is shifting to online learning, to keep students engaged and…
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Bend to get donated hand-washing stations
The city of Bend plans to install up to 12 hand-washing stations around town, being donated by Cascade…
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C.O. students and teachers preparing for online classes
As schools across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Bend-La Pine Schools students and their families are among the many…
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C.O. COVID-19 info update: How to report violations, clean reusable grocery bags
Here is Tuesday’s roundup of information from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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City of Sisters provides COVID-19 update
The City of Sisters is taking steps to limit exposure to and spread of COVID-19 and limit economic impact to its…
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Bend financial planner suggests now is the time to invest
Your money is safe in a federally insured bank – but a Bend financial planner says it’s actually a great time to…
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Scammers are not taking time off for COVID-19
Beware of scammers trying to take advantage of coronavirus…
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Online preschool is a hit in Redmond
Alicia Wherry, or “Miss Alicia,” has a 30-45 minute Facebook class each day for her Redmond…
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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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