Bend restaurant delivers creative option as Gov. Brown bans dining in
On Monday, Gov. Kate Brown ordered that all restaurants and bars may only offer take-out and delivery services, starting Tuesday. That’s prompting…
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COVID-19 impacts: Bend warming shelter to stay open
NeighborImpact is pleased to announce a planned extension of the closure of the Bend Winter Warming Shelter on a day-by-day basis due to the new…
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COVID-19 brings C.O. shortages: Blood donors, supplies, food and volunteers
The American Red Cross is facing a shortage in blood donations amid the COVID-19 outbreak, both locally and…
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Gov. Brown takes sweeping actions to curb COVID-19 spread, prep for patient surge
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday sweeping measures to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, from canceling all events of over 25 people to four…
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St. Charles erects triage tents, prepares for surge in COVID-19 patients
In response to the COVID-19 virus, St. Charles Health System said Monday it “is proactively taking a number of steps this week to protect its…
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Gov. Brown stops short for now at shutting down bars, restaurants
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Monday stopped short of ordering a shutdown of bars and restaurants, instead urging younger, healthier people to keep their…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Monday event, program cancellation, notices
Here is Monday’s running list of event or program cancellations or notices. Feel free to send your group’s to stories@ktvz.com. — High Desert…
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CO COVID-19 impacts: Latest local government, lawmaker info
Here are the latest Central Oregon agency and Oregon lawmaker announcements Monday regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak: Greg Walden…
Continue Reading Idaho’s virus cases reach 5; gov declines to close schools
Idaho Gov. Brad Little declined to order a statewide closure of schools on Sunday, instead telling school leaders that the decision on whether to…
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COVID-19 impact: State govt. announcements
Here are two coronavirus-related state govt. announcements issued Sunday. Depending on the volume, we will add to this list in coming days or do a…
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C.O. COVID-19 impacts: Business announcements, information
We’re adding another running list, this one for coronavirus-related business announcements and information. Send yours to…
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Gov. Brown weighs closing bars, restaurants to fight COVID-19
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Sunday evening she’s considering shutting down bars and restaurants in the state as public health officials announced…
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Bend shoppers react to Nike Store closure due to COVID-19
Closure through March 27 includes the Bend Factory Stores Nike outlet; Columbia Sportswear, also with store at the location, is closing for the same…
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Redmond principal reads to students on Instagram amid school closures
Since Gov. Kate Brown announced the closure of all K-12 schools until the end of March, an educator in the Redmond School District decided to bring…
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Redmond church suspends Sunday services, others livestreaming
Places of worship hosting sermons online until further…
Continue Reading Calif. governor calls for closing all bars, wineries
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for all bars, wineries, nightclubs and brewpubs to close in the nation’s most populous state and urged…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries sees donations fall amid coronavirus concerns
Volunteer coordinator Ryan Olufson says they need community’s…
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Mt Bachelor: Workers will be paid during closure; Mt. Hood resorts also close
Mt. Bachelor announced late Saturday that it will suspend all operations for the coming week “for the safety of our staff, our guests and our…
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Deschutes DA vows ‘zero tolerance’ for any COVID-19 price gouging
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel on Sunday vowed “zero tolerance” of COVID-19-related price gouging and urged anyone who experiences…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 cases, 1 in Deschutes County
The Oregon Health Authority on Sunday announced three new cases of the novel coronavirus, including one in Deschutes County and a staff member at a…
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