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…
Continue ReadingA look at our new, free ‘Open4Biz’ page
NewsChannel 21’s Jessie Foster introduces you to our new ‘Open4Biz’ page, a place where any Central Oregon business – not just restaurants – can…
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Deschutes National Forest closes all campgrounds until May 8
To support state and local measures directing people to stay home to save lives, as of Wednesday, all Deschutes National Forest campgrounds will be…
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Merkley, Wyden announce funding for meals to low-income seniors
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that Oregon will receive more than $3 million to help provide…
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Forest Service pausing all spring prescribed fires in NW
The USDA Forest Service is pausing all spring prescribed fire efforts on national forest lands across the states of Oregon and Washington, the agency…
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Bend DMV office to stay open only for commercial drivers, by appointment
Under the governor’s Monday “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, only six Oregon DMV offices (including Bend) will be open by appointment…
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Bend eighth-grader, mom making masks to give away
A Bend eighth-grader and her mother are making washable masks to give…
Continue Reading Oregon child care providers must transition to emergency care or close
As part of Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order, child care providers have been ordered to close unless they are providing emergency child…
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Grocers adding Plexiglas partitions at cash registers
Fred Meyer, Albertsons and Safeway are adding Plexiglas partitions at checkout registers, to better separate shoppers, as well as floor markings to…
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Two C.O. efforts work to make needed masks for hospitals
Medical masks are in high demand but short supply in Central Oregon, like many places, so a group of outdoors businesses and others helping in a…
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Vegetable Man opens early
A Bend tradition, the Vegetable Man, is open for business early this season to help the community in a time of…
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C.O. golf courses remain open
Just take some precautions, and keep your distance from other…
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St. Charles prepares to double no. of patient beds if COVID-19 surge hits
Despite challenges with adequate supplies and other issues, St. Charles Health System is preparing a “surge plan” for potential patients…
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C.O. construction workers can stay on the job
Despite the stay-at-home and selected business closures order from Gov. Kate Brown, construction companies are permitted to continue building, as…
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