Marion County reports first COVID-19 death, fourth in Oregon
Marion County Friday evening reported its first death from COVID-19, Oregon’s fourth death from the viral…
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Oregon leaders drafting ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ policy
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland-area leaders Friday evening laid out a public awareness campaign that could lead to a regional or statewide order:…
Continue Reading SBA declares Oregon ‘economic disaster,’ makes small-biz loans available
Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Friday the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kate Brown’s request to declare the state an…
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Wyden supports canceling student loan payments during emergency
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., supports bill to cancel student loan payments, co-sponsors bill to rescue small businesses with immediate tax rebate.…
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DMV, police to offer ‘grace period’ for expired licenses, vehicle registrations
To reduce the need to visit a DMV office during the current public emergency, the agency, law enforcement partners said Friday will offer a “grace…
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Oregon FBI, U.S. Attorney issue COVID-19 scam warnings
Announcements Friday by the FBI in Oregon and the U.S. Attorney’s Office outline their efforts to target people or businesses who are trying to take…
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C.O. agencies offer resources to those in need — or who want to help others
The fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is hitting some Central Oregon families harder than others, and several local agencies want to…
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COVID-19 Oregon impacts: May primary still on; ODF, OLCC, DHS, OSHA, other notices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s secretary of state said Thursday that for now, the May 19 primary is still on track. We also have an OLCC rules…
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1,000s in C.O. sign petition to freeze rent, mortgage payments
Amid fast-rising joblessness and uncertainty, a petition started in Bend to freeze rent and mortgage payments has taken…
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COVID-19 concerns bring drop in CET transit ridership
Like many facets of everyday life in Central Oregon, public transportation is taking a hit as concerns about COVID-19 continue to…
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Feds OK disputed Oregon coast LNG pipeline, terminal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved the controversial Jordan Cove natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal project…
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Merkley, Wyden virus-related news releases Thursday
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and nine colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo,…
Continue Reading Madras withdraws prepared food tax from May ballot
A measure that was going to go to Madras voters in May, proposing a 5% tax on prepared food and beverages to fund road repairs, has been withdrawn…
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COCC’s staff, faculty moving to teleworking setup
Responding to an executive order from Gov. Kate Brown, starting next Monday and extending through April 28, Central Oregon Community College’s staff…
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COVID-19 Oregon impacts: Camping closures, sheriffs assn., Arts Commission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday’s government announcements include three Oregon agencies’ temporary camping closures and messages from the Oregon State…
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Wyden, Merkley, Walden, Oregon DOJ issue virus-related statements
Another flurry of news releases Wednesday on various aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak from Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Rep. Greg Walden. We…
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Crater Lake National Park modifies operations
Crater Lake, OR (KTVZ) – Crater Lake National Park announced Wednesday modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White…
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Bend City Council ratifies state of emergency, pulls May transportation measure
In a surreal scene at an unusual time in America, only Bend Mayor Sally Russell and a few city staff were on hand for Wednesday night’s city council…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Oregon: Gov. Brown orders higher ed classes online, halt to non-emergency medical procedures
Wednesday brought numerous state announcements, including Gov. Kate Brown’s orders for higher education online classes and to halt non-emergency…
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Layoffs, shutdowns: Oregon leaders face scope of virus fallout
Amid major layoffs and small businesses closing, a new committee of the state Legislature, which had its inaugural meeting today, is tasked with…
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