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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Gov. Brown issues 90-day order halting residential evictions
Gov. Kate Brown on Sunday issued an executive order placing a temporary, 90-day moratorium on residential evictions for nonpayment in light of the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Redmond restaurant struggles to make takeout succeed
A fairly new restaurant in Redmond, Mo’s Egg House, is shifting to the takeout business, but it’s not easy. NewsChannel 21 is trying to help many…
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C.O. crafters helping make emergency medical masks
A Facebook group, Central Oregon Emergency Mask Makers, has been created by crafters trying to help ease a serious shortage by sewing medical…
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More testing, stay-home warnings as Wash. fights virus; death toll rises to 94
SEATTLE (AP) — First responders and other essential workers lined up at the Tacoma Dome for drive-thru COVID-19 testing, the Department of…
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Wyden, Warren, Schumer propose $200 monthly Social Security, VA benefits boost
Sens. Chuck Schumer, Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden unveiled a plan Saturday to boost by $200 all monthly Social Security, SSI and VA benefits…
Continue Reading Oregon confirms fourth COVID-19 death, 23 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from three to four, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday. OHA…
Continue Reading Merkley, Wyden COVID-19 news releases Friday
Here are four news releases issued Friday by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., addressing various efforts to relieve the impacts of the…
Continue Reading Oregon agency COVID-19 impacts: OLCC, ODFW, Ag, Revenue
Here are Friday’s announcements from four state agencies on the impact of COVID-19 on their…
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