Oregon to provide another $60 million in SNAP benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Thursday that the Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will provide an…
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OSHA impostors target C.O. construction sites, demand ‘fine’ payments
Construction sites in Oregon have been allowed to remain open, unlike other states like Washington, but many builders at a variety of job sites have…
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Bend single parent upbeat in face of first unemployment challenge
As a hospitality worker, Serena Yanez thought her job was secure. But once the coronavirus started limiting travel, she was furloughed, and…
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C.O. health care leaders see improvement due to social distancing
Central Oregon health care leaders say they have seen signs of improvement due to people’s efforts in following social distancing…
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La Pine woman facing charges after six-mile DCSO pursuit on FS road
A La Pine woman who sped through a stop sign at Highway 97 Thursday led a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy on a six-mile pursuit on a Forest Service…
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Unattended candle sparks Redmond house fire, officials say
An unattended candle burning in a bedroom apparently sparked a fire Thursday morning that caused up to $100,000 in damage to a southwest Redmond…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, total of 44; 1,321 total cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 44, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregonians still filing record claims for jobless benefits
During the week starting March 29, the Oregon Employment Department received 100,700 initial claims for jobless benefits, continuing the record…
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OSU postpones Corvallis, Bend commencement ceremonies
Based on input from students, Oregon State University announced Thursday it is postponing commencement ceremonies in Corvallis and at OSU-Cascades in…
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Oregon has record-breaking month in marijuana sales
According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million…
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Bend-area woman accused of running over tent with woman inside
A Bend-area woman was arrested on aggravated assault and other charges Wednesday night, accused of driving her minivan over the tent of another woman…
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Jefferson County resident, living out of state, tests positive for COVID-19
Jefferson County Public Health reported Thursday the first positive case of COVID-19 confirmed for a county resident, though the person is currently…
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2020 Cascade Cycling Classic canceled due to coronavirus
Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 professional and amateur cycling stage race, as well as…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: First responders don masks; calling it ‘physical distancing’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Wednesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Info Network: GOV. BROWN EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE ORDERToday, Gov.…
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Bend church hands out special Easter kits to create window art
As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.…
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80th Sisters Rodeo canceled due to coronavirus
It’s called “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” but the 80th annual Sisters Rodeo has just been canceled due to the global COVID-19…
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Gov. Brown orders schools closed for rest of school year
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday announced that all schools in the state will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year to help…
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OLCC to let licensees accept recently expired Oregon IDs
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Wednesday it will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths; toll reaches 38
Five more deaths in Oregon due to COVID-19 were reported Wednesday, raising the state’s death toll to 38,, along with 58 new…
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C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?
With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…
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