Search continues for Chiloquin man whose kayak flipped on Klamath Lake
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Searchers by air, ground and water have so far been unable to find a Chiloquin-area man whose kayak overturned during a…
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As 38,000 Oregonians wait for jobless benefits, state launches push to clear backlog
Although many Central Oregon businesses have already reopened under Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, many who lost their jobs during the…
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Sisters woman sews masks — then sews up a $127K Keno jackpot
Lorna Hewitt of Sisters didn’t expect a few hours in front of a sewing machine would produce nearly $127,000, in addition to the face masks she was…
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Deschutes County proposes flat $507 million budget, but it still includes big projects
Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The total budget, including county service districts, is $507,820,468, which…
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Virus outbreak targeted in agricultural Yakima County
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington is implementing safety recommendations to battle a large outbreak of the coronavirus in an…
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Tower Theatre honors high school graduates
The Tower Theatre in Downtown Bend is posting congratulatory messages on the marquee to honor graduating seniors from 12 local high…
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Deschutes Public Library accepts book returns
Tuesday was the first chance in months for many Deschutes Public Library patrons to return their library books. It was the first of two large-scale…
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Mount Hood National Forest to reopen most trailheads Friday
The Mount Hood National Forest will reopen for recreation over two months after trailheads and day-use areas were closed amid the coronavirus…
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69 Vancouver fruit plant workers, 15 close contacts test positive for COVID-19
The number of employees at a Vancouver, Washington, fruit processing facility who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 69 workers.…
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Jefferson County small businesses awarded $35K in COVID-19 relief grants
The Jefferson County Business Task Force has awarded a total of $35,000 in grants to 15 small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19…
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Prineville woman jailed in wine-bottle assault on grandmother, 90
A Prineville woman was arrested Sunday night on assault and other charges, accused of hitting her 90-year-old grandmother on the back of the head…
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Oregon reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged and remains at 148, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday. It’s the 10th day so far this…
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Baker County judge refuses to lift or explain ruling against Gov. Brown’s orders
A Baker County judge who ruled against Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19 orders last week refused Monday to lift his preliminary injunction or explain…
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Sens. Merkley, Wyden recent COVID-19 news releases
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Here are some the most recent COVID-19-related news releases from Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden: MERKLEY, WYDEN…
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Oregon DHS Child Welfare details efforts amid rumors about pandemic’s impact
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life in Oregon, yet there are stable foundations and values which guide the work to support children…
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Gig workers unite while facing coronavirus risk
During the COVID-19 pandemic, workers for online platforms who shop for groceries and deliver food have become essential for many people stuck at…
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Economist: Deschutes County saw 16.5% plunge in jobs last month
A fairly stable employment picture for the Bend-Redmond metro area (defined as all of Deschutes County) fell off the proverbial cliff in April, as it…
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NW cherry crops face disease and lower harvest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cherry industry officials in Oregon and Washington state estimate a tree infection has substantially depleted the fruit for…
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New development will bring condos, retail spaces to La Pine
Along with residential condominiums, The Reserve in The Pines project in La Pine will include spaces for retail, a coffee shop, a pub and a bakery,…
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Family surprises brain surgery patient at St. Charles Bend
Jeff Rasmussen, 56, battled brain cancer nearly a decade ago, and is recovering from brain surgery at St. Charles Bend after being diagnosed again…
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