Free TP with fill-up at Bend gas station
The Shell station at Highway 20 and 27th Street in Bend is giving a free roll of toilet paper with a gas fill-up. (One-time balloon lawn-chair…
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Idaho governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as the coronavirus continues to spread. Little announced the order Wednesday and…
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Supply shortage halts Salem clinics’ coronavirus testing
Salem Health has temporarily stopped coronavirus testing in three of its clinics and hospital emergency room because of a supply…
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Deschutes County limiting public access to most facilities
Effective Thursday, Deschutes County is temporarily limiting public access to most facilities while providing as many services as possible…
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Two Portland-area Postal Service workers test positive for COVID-19
Two U.S. Postal Service workers in the Portland area tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a spokesperson for the agency.…
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Suicide prevention hotlines across U.S. seeing rise in calls
Lines for Life call counselors are now working from…
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Oregon joins Washington in closing Columbia River fisheries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following Wednesday’s announcement by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that it will close all recreational…
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Answering questions about the spread of COVID-19
NewsChannel 21 takes a look at some of the most commonly asked questions about how COVID-19 is…
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Coronavirus prompts new therapy challenges, shift to video
For many people, getting outside is important for mental health. But with the governor’s new stay-at-home order, self-isolation is now the top…
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Bend roofing company can help you open doors with your foot
A Bend roofing company is offering a free, simple way for people to open doors without touching the doorknob, using only your foot.…
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Bend families adopt new routines amid business, school closures
With schools and many businesses closed indefinitely, many Central Oregonians are adapting new lifestyles for work and home life — and a new mix of…
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New ‘SOS’ website aims to be one-stop COVID-19 resource for C.O. employers, workers
A new website launched Wednesday called CentralOregonSOS.com was created by area chambers of commerce, governments and business groups to serve as a…
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Crook County schools donate hand sanitizer to St. Charles Prineville
With school closed and students at home indefinitely due to coronavirus, hundreds of bottles of partly used and unopened hand sanitizers are now…
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Oregon tax filing, payment deadline delayed to July 15
At the direction of Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Department of Revenue announced Wednesday a 90-day extension for state tax filing and payment…
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ODOT update: Highway rest areas remain open
ODOT rest areas along the interstates and state highways remain open during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the agency reported Wednesday.…
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C.O. COVID-19 info update: How to report stay-home order violations
Here’s Wednesday’s update of COVID-19 information from the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network, including details on how and who to report…
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Two more Oregon COVID-19 deaths bring total to 10; 57 new cases, tally now 266
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 10, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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NeighborImpact maintains services, increases social distancing
With the increased social distancing measures and closure of nonessential businesses, NeighborImpact is taking additional steps to ensure the safety…
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More ‘surge tents’ go up at St. Charles outpatient clinics
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, St. Charles Health System said Wednesday its outpatient clinics have transformed the way they care for…
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Oregon State Police answer questions about enforcing COVID-19 stay-home order
Oregon State Police have issued a “frequently asked questions” set of guidance about the situation involving Gov. Kate Brown’s stay-home order and…
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