Deschutes County clerk says May 19 primary is still on
Details upcoming registration deadlines BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The next election in Deschutes County is the Oregon Presidential Primary Election.…
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Wyden, Merkley ask SBA why agriculture is excluded from economic injury grants
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday urged the U.S. Small Business Administration to make farmers and agricultural businesses in…
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Bend Fire prepares for surge in emergency calls
As emergency crews across the U.S. brace for a spike in coronavirus cases, Bend Fire and Rescue and other fire departments across Central Oregon are…
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Deschutes SO launches online reporting service
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it is now offering an online reporting service that allows citizens to file non-emergency…
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C.O. health officials urge residents to wear cloth masks in public
Central Oregon health officials today advocated that all residents begin wearing a cloth face covering over their mouths and nose in public,…
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Closures of Bend’s Butler Market Road start in a week
As part of the city of Bend’s Empire Corridor Improvements Project, additional segments of Northeast Butler Market Road will be closed for five…
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Deer Ridge prison housing unit placed in isolation over ‘health concerns’
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution east of Madras has isolated one housing unit of nearly 130 inmates “due to health concerns” but has had no…
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ODFW staff monitoring fishing locations for social distancing
Most fishing and hunting seasons remain open in Oregon, but the state Department of Fish and Wildlife says participants should continue to comply…
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Central Oregon leaders launch month-long COVID-19 awareness campaign
Central Oregonians play a key role in the campaign to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and can help keep our friends and neighbors safe,…
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Oregon OSHA warns of job-site scammers related to COVID-19
As Oregon OSHA evaluates and inspects complaints about potential workplace hazards related to the coronavirus outbreak, the division wants employers…
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First Oregon prison inmate tests positive for COVID-19
The Oregon Department of Corrections announced Friday night the first adult in custody in state prison system to test positive for novel coronavirus…
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Oregon health officer: Spike in virus cases can be averted — if we stay home
As the COVID-19 pandemic claims a record number of jobs, Oregon’s health officer shared good news Thursday: Modeling shows the state won’t see a…
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Gov. Kate Brown not quite ready to call special session
Wants state to fill gaps in federal relief package funding – not duplicate SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Thursday the state needs…
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CO COVID-19 daily update: RDM info; 9 Bend hand-washing locations set
The latest info update from Central Oregon emergency officials include the locations of nine hand-washing stations around…
Continue ReadingWyden seeks to make older children, adult dependents eligible for relief payments
Sen. Ron Wyden said Thursday he plans to introduce a legislative fix that would make dependents 17 and older count toward what a family gets in…
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Wyden, Merkley call for improved net access for low-income, students
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley on Thursday demanded better mobile internet service for low-income Americans impacted by the…
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Merkley, Wyden announce $32 million in housing grants to Oregon communities
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making over $32 million in grants…
Continue Reading Merkley reacts to jobless numbers, urges proper priorities
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released the following statement Thursday after weekly unemployment claims shot up to a…
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IRS: Don’t fall victim to a COVID-19 scam
SEATT;E (KTVZ) — The Internal Revenue Service will begin to distribute COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments in a matter of weeks. For most Americans,…
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Rep. Greg Walden COVID-19 info update for April 2
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Friday April…
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