Oregon reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, as total approaches 200
The Oregon Health Authority reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, none in Central Oregon, bringing the state total to 191.
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Oregon Medical Board adopts emergency rule to boost health care workforce
The Oregon Medical Board said Monday it has adopted a temporary, emergency rule aimed at increasing the state’s health care provider workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Crook County Library adds online resources
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the closure of schools and libraries across Central Oregon, kids and parents may find themselves at loose ends. After all, how do you keep kids reading and learning in times like these? While the Crook County Library’s doors are also closed, library staff are still doing their part to provide
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Feds move to provide eviction suspensions for renters
WASHINGTON — To keep renters in multifamily properties in their home and to support multifamily property owners during the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced Monday that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will offer multifamily property owners mortgage forbearance with the condition that they suspend all evictions for renters unable
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic goes virtual
For the safety of patients, volunteers, staff and the greater community, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades has made the difficult decision to close our physical office and move to a virtual clinic model.
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Wyden, Merkley list issues with latest coronavirus relief proposal
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued statements Sunday explaining their issues with and opposition to the current version of the third coronavirus relief package.
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Bend woman celebrates 101st birthday like none before
Family and friends of Idona Jean Fix of Bend celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday while maintaining social distancing.
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U.S. Postal Service, an ‘essential service,’ will continue operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s provision of mail and package delivery services is not affected by state and local government actions that are restricting commercial and personal activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said Sunday.
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Mosaic Medical patients urged to call with concerns; walk-ins not accepted
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, Mosaic Medical said Sunday it is adapting to keep patients and care team members safe.
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Bend Best Buy shifts to curbside pickup
Like many national businesses, Best Buy in Bend has stopped in-store access and shifted its operations due to COVID-19, now offering “contact-less curbside pickup” of items ordered online.
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Two Bend companies offer food, supplies deliveries
Servpro of Bend and Coiled Cabs are branching out a bit in a time of need and offering delivery of pre-paid food and supplies.
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Thousands of stolen respirator masks recovered in Portland; arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks are on their way to Portland-area hospital supplies after a multi-agency theft investigation that led to the arrest of a Beaverton man, the Portland Police Bureau reported Sunday.
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C.O. emergency managers join together in plea: ‘Stay home, stay healthy’
Central Oregon emergency managers joined together Sunday in a plea to “stay home, stay healthy” and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Every Child, Oregon DHS launch effort, seek help for foster children, families
Every Child, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services, is launching a comprehensive statewide emergency response to the fast-growing needs of children and families in Oregon’s foster care system.
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Due to crowds, Oregon now plans to close all state parks Monday
At the direction of Gov. Kate Brown and in keeping with the guidance that all Oregonians should stay home and stay healthy, the Oregon State Park system will close at the end of the day Monday, earlier than initially announced.
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Gov. Kate Brown on Sunday issued an executive order placing a temporary, 90-day moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the public health emergency caused by the spread of coronavirus in Oregon.
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Lebanon veteran is Oregon’s fifth COVID-19 death; 23 new cases, statewide total at 161
A Linn County veteran in his 90s is Oregon’s fifth recorded COVID-19 death, the Oregon Health Authority said Sunday. The total number of cases has reached 161, including 10 in Deschutes County.
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‘Stay two carts apart’: Grocery shopping no longer a no-brainer, amid COVID-19
Central Oregon grocery stores, the traditional, informal gathering spot and now focus of so much attention as they remain an essential, open place during the COVID-19 outbreak, have begun putting tape on the floor, signs on the checkstands and pleasant messages on the loudspeakers: Spread out
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Oregon coast town tells tourist crowds to leave
Despite Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calling on all Oregonians to stay at home unless absolutely necessary, the Oregon Coast and Columbia River Gorge were packed with people Saturday. And at least one coastal town had a stern message to the tourists: Go home.
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Oregon emergency managers create site to donate, offer help, volunteer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In support of COVID-19 response, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management and the State Emergency Coordination Center have established a web page where Oregonians can submit requests to donate services or supplies, volunteer to support, or to engage in a business relationship with the state. You can find the page at https://oregon-coronavirus-geo.hub.arcgis.com/
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