Central Oregon Crisis Resource Directory launched online
The Central Oregon Resource Directory launched Friday in response to the need for centralized information in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.…
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United Way provides $50K to C.O. nonprofits helping amid COVID-19
From its newly launched local COVID-19 Response Fund, United Way has rapidly directed $50,000 to 11 Central Oregon nonprofits providing emergency…
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State details, clarifies allowing self-serve gas for 2 weeks
Oregon officials explained Sunday that the state was temporarily allowing self-service gas because of station workforce issues, to be sure people who…
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Madras couple has a ‘socially distant’ wedding
Though they called off this fall’s formal wedding, Madras couple Megan Isherwood and Michael Turner were not going to let COVID-19 get in the way of…
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Brown thanks Oregonians for medical gear donations, says federal help still needed
Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday that Oregon has made good progress acquiring personal protective equipment in the wake of her directive to collect as…
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Inslee: Wash. needs more coronavirus test supplies
Gov. Jay Inslee said Sunday that Washington state still has a shortage of coronavirus testing kits and again suggested the shutdown of most…
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President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Oregon
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Oregon due to the coronavirus outbreak, the White House announced…
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Oregon lawmakers prep emergency relief package
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers have released details of a proposed emergency relief package that’s expected to be reviewed soon at a special…
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Walden in Oval Office for stimulus package signing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released a statement Friday after President Trump signed into law The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
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Troubled Oregon Veterans’ Home flooded by messages of support
After more than a dozen cases of COVID-19, including one death, at the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon, many are reaching out to the residents to…
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Oregon releases attention-getting public service campaign
Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday launched a statewide public awareness campaign with a Portland-based ad agency, the Oregon Health Authority and public…
Continue Reading Lane County advises of possible COVID-19 exposure at Eugene church service
Lane County Public Health said Saturday it has reason to believe that unidentified community members may have spent time in close contact with…
Continue Reading Seahawks field to host military hospital as Wash. virus death toll rises to 189
A military field hospital for people with medical issues that are not related to the coronavirus outbreak is under construction at CenturyLink Field…
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Hikers continue to hike Pilot Butte despite closure
Oregon State Parks closed all of its parks on March 23 in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.…
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Oregon to allow self-serve gas for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 outbreak
Oregon, one of only two states with a ban on self-serve at gas stations, is suspending enforcement for two weeks due to COVID-19 and allowing…
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Here’s directions from St. Charles on how to sew masks, help ease shortage
Amid several community and personal efforts to help fill a shortage of medical masks, St. Charles Health System has posted instructions on how to…
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Oregon lawmakers to consider emergency relief funding for arts, culture
In response to communication from the Oregon Cultural Trust, its Statewide Partners and arts and cultural organizations across the state, Gov. Kate…
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Bend hotel managers ‘disappointed’ by city’s new travel order
The city of Bend issued an executive order this week, discouraging tourists from visiting and any non-essential travel in town. As NewsChannel 21…
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Facebook grant helps Crook County schools launch Learning @ Home
A $50,000 Facebook grant is helping Crook County schools hand out more than 250 Chromebooks for a new online learning program that begins next…
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Bend man develops 3D-printed face shield
A product innovation developer for Ruffwear has developed a new type of 3D-printed face shield that he says could prolong the life of N-95 medical…
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