Shepherd’s House offers, seeks help in drive-thru fashion
Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend has moved beyond its walls to offer assist to anyone in need, while asking for donations, both in drive-thru…
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Central Oregonians respond to request for medical gear donations
Central Oregon community members have donated hundreds of personal protective equipment (PPE) items to share with St. Charles Health System and…
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Oregon DHS notifies public of data breach
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Friday that it uncovered a “phishing” incident on March 6 that affected one staff member’s…
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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…
Continue ReadingNew York and Illinois, like California, tell non-essential workers to stay home
New York and Illinois joined California on Friday in ordering all nonessential workers to remain at home to slow the spread of coronavirus, which…
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Mt. Bachelor extends closure, still hopes to reopen
Mt. Bachelor, closed for the past week due to the COVID-19 outbreak, announced Friday that it is extending that closure for an indefinite period,…
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C.O. community mental health resources available
Central Oregon health officials are urging residents to do their best to remain calm and address their mental health needs during the COVID-19…
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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…
Continue ReadingC.O. COVID-19 medical impacts: COPA telemedicine, Partners in Care plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon medical agencies, Central Oregon Pediatric Associations and Partners in Care, updated the public and their…
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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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NewsChannel 21’s Max Goldwasser interviewed about COVID-19 coverage
NewsChannel 21 reporter Max Goldwasser talked with KQAK’s Dave Clemens Friday morning about what he’s been covering during the COVID-19…
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NE Bend apartments sold for $52 million
A 205-unit apartment complex at the foot of Pilot Butte in northeast Bend has been sold for $52 million to a Seattle-based property firm and an…
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Rimrock Trails offers telehealth counseling
Rimrock Trails is committed to creating lasting change in the lives of individuals and families in Bend, Redmond, and Prineville by providing timely…
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Special report: Pets can comfort in stressful times
In this week’s special report, NewsChannel 21’s Mike Allen looks at how our pets can bring tangible stress reduction and other health…
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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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Humane Society of C.O. changing shelter procedures, closing spay-neuter clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In light of Governor Kate Brown’s order released late Thursday to preserve surgical masks, gowns and gloves for health care…
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OSU-Cascades, COCC shifts to online courses
OSU-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College are joining others across the state with restricted access and moving to online…
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C.O. food banks meet rising need in new ways
Food pantries like the one operated by St. Vincent de Paul in Bend also have switched to a walk-up window for those in need, and volunteers package…
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