Deschutes commissioner, nurse react to Gov. Brown’s reopening plan
Governor Kate Brown on Monday released a draft framework for reopening Oregon’s economy by May 1st. The plan consisted of three phases, similar to…
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Walden, Wyden, Merkley, Gov. Brown virus-related news releases – Tuesday
Here are the COVID-19-related news releases issued Tuesday from our lawmakers in Congress and Gov. Kate…
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Inslee: 1,500 workers will track, trace virus by mid-May
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday evening the state will not be able to lift many of the stay-at-home restrictions implemented to fight the…
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Several others apply for grazing allotments Hammonds lost
Eastern Oregon’s Hammond Ranches could be competing with several other applicants for access to federal grazing allotments that it lost in a court…
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White House: Oregon among bottom 4 states in virus testing capacity
The White House told governors their leadership is critical in testing for the coronavirus, providing a map showing that Oregon is among four states…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue expands tax filing, payment extensions
The Oregon Department of Revenue announced Tuesday an expansion of the types of tax returns for which filing and payment deadlines have been extended…
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Warm Springs has first 2 COVID-19 cases after possible exposure at salmon feast
The Warm Springs Indian Reservation reported Tuesday evening it has two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 after a recent salmon feast in Celilo…
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Sylvan Learning Center is closed, but the tutoring continues
The Bend Sylvan Learning Center office has learned how valuable online tutoring can be, and has set up free “camps” for interested…
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Oregon Youth Challenge program goes online
This year’s cadets are learning online, but the next class of cadets could be reduced greatly due to…
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United Way of Deschutes County awards grants for COVID-19 response
On Tuesday, United Way of Deschutes County, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, said it’s given $97,000 to nonprofit agencies helping out people hardest hit…
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St. Charles employees get care packages of lotions
AOS Skincare in downtown Bend has created-much appreciated care packages for the St. Charles workers. All-day hand-washing and mask-wearing can lead…
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OHA revises testing guidelines, prioritizing more front line workers
The Oregon Health Authority on Monday night revised guidelines for COVID-19 testing to prioritize impacted populations and all front line workers,…
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Central Oregon breweries’ sales plunge due to coronavirus pandemic
Central Oregon is a well-known beer-making and craft brewing hub. But right now, due to so many business closures, numerous breweries are seeing a…
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Bend energy company receives federal relief funding
Many small businesses and CEOs are trying to stay afloat during closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Companies have been having to act fast…
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Musical Bend family performs together, in quarantine
When the Cascade School of Music announced it would be having a ‘Got Talent’ competition, the Tranby family jumped at the…
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Relief funds help keep Heart of Oregon Corps going strong
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Heart of Oregon Corps is keeping its commitment to its young people front and center —…
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State deploys emergency health care centers to long-term care facilities
Oregon’s interagency facility support team, led by the Department of Human Services and Oregon Health Authority, has begun deploying two designated…
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St. Charles Bend has no COVID-19 patients for first time in 6 weeks
A patient who had the COVID-19 virus was discharged Tuesday from St. Charles Bend, leaving the hospital with no novel coronavirus patients for the…
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‘State of the Air’ report: Oregon fares worse in some areas, better in others
The American Lung Association’s 2020 “State of the Air” report, released Tuesday, found that the air pollution in several Oregon areas…
Continue Reading E. Washington sheriff won’t enforce stay-at-home order
The sheriff of a county in Eastern Washington is telling residents that he will not enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home orders or any guidelines…
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