Wyden releases report on sharp rise in nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths
As the nation enters what experts predict will be the most severe months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of deaths and infections among…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,048 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed six more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,155, along with 1,048 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Western safety review workgroup says Pfizer vaccine safe, effective
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has completed its “concurrent and thorough review of the federal process” and confirmed the…
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Sisters man killed when SUV crashes into power pole on Hwy. 20 west of Bend
A 35-year-old Sisters man was killed Saturday afternoon when his SUV left U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Sisters and struck a power pole, Oregon…
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Cascade Disposal holds 20th annual Bike Build to help Toys for Tots
For Cascade Disposal’s Bike Build this year, they order prebuilt bikes for Toys for Tots to comply with social…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, tally grows to 1,150; 1,440 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,150, along with 1,440 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Critics of Electoral College push for popular vote compact
When the Electoral College meets Monday, its detractors hope it marks the beginning of the end of a system that twice this century has vaulted the…
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C.O. community comes together to bring holiday cheer for foster children
Central Oregon’s holiday spirit was in full force last Saturday, as nearly 150 children experiencing foster care were provided gifts and treats in…
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OLCC identifies potential consumer harm in some cannabis vape products
OLCC says it has identified marijuana sold in recreational market in past two years that contained two additives linked to safety concerns similar…
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Jefferson County seeks interest in developing ‘South Madras Gateway’ site
Jefferson County, in close consultation with the City of Madras and the Madras Redevelopment Commission, is seeking expressions of interest from…
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Deschutes County road construction report: Week of Dec. 13-19
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction report for the week of Dec.…
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Jericho Road receives $5,000 to help buy cold-weather supplies for homeless
The Central Oregon Health Council has awarded Jericho Road of Redmond $5,000 to support the purchase and distribution of cold weather protective…
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Gov. Brown outlines vaccine rollout as COVID-19 ‘long-hauler’ tells her stark story
Gov. Kate Brown laid out Friday the details of plans to quickly distribute 140,000 doses of two COVID-19 vaccines expected in the state by the end of…
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Two Bend teens arrested in stabbing of third teen near Mayfield Pond
Two Bend teens, ages 16 and 18, were arrested after a stabbing Thursday night left another Bend 18-year-old seriously injured near Mayfield Pond east…
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Downtown Bend’s popular ‘Art’ on bench will be back soon after repairs
The iconic “Art” sculpture of a man on a bench in downtown Bend has gone missing — but don’t fear his demise, as he will return before too…
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Oregon GOP lawmakers urge AG to join suit challenging 4 states’ votes — but too late
A dozen GOP state lawmakers, two from Central Oregon, signed a letter urging Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum to join a lawsuit challenging four…
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Redmond man jailed on attempted murder charge in Bend attack on mother
A 40-year-old Redmond man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges, alleging he strangled and seriously injured his mother during a dispute…
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Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 deaths, 2 in C.O.; C. Oregon has 148 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 16 more lives in Oregon, including two Central Oregon residents, raising the state’s death toll to 1,138, along with 1,610…
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Watch live: Gov. Brown, Oregon health officials COVID-19 update
Governor Kate Brown will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Friday to discuss Oregon’s ongoing response to COVID-19. She will be joined by…
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Discover Your Forest, Mt. Bachelor interpretive programs canceled
Out of an abundance of caution, staff and volunteer safety concerns, and in light of the increasing spread of COVID-19, Mt. Bachelor and Discover…
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