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Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, 393 new cases

February 7, 2021 1:07 pm KTVZ news sources

There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,023, the Oregon Health Authority reported…

After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill

April 29, 2021 3:15 pm The Associated Press

The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…

Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline

March 10, 2021 2:25 pm Alec Nolan, The Associated Press

Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…

Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping

February 10, 2021 4:17 pm The Associated Press

Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…

Federal judge orders Oregon inmates to be offered COVID-19 vaccines immediately

February 3, 2021 12:28 am KTVZ news sources

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Oregon’s state prison inmates should be immediately offered the COVID-19…

Fagan sworn in as new secretary of state in Wasco County town of Dufur

January 4, 2021 3:08 pm KTVZ news sources

New Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan was sworn into office Monday at a small, private ceremony in the Wasco County town of Dufur, joined by her…

Oregon officials announce 2021 rent hike cap of 9.2%

October 6, 2020 9:34 pm KTVZ news sources

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year 2021. The DAS…

Colonial Pipeline says some smaller lines back online, but main pipeline still down after cyberattack

May 9, 2021 4:07 pm CNN Newsource

Colonial Pipeline Company, which was the recent victim of a ransomware cybersecurity attack, says it is working to develop a restart plan for its…

‘Bend Survival Guide’: Resident creates collection of resources to help those in need

May 4, 2021 12:07 pm Carly Keenan

Katie Jalo noticed that Bend has a lot of resources for those in need. While that’s a good thing, finding those resources wasn’t as easy. That’s why…

Deschutes County pauses COVID-19 vaccination appointments for seniors

January 29, 2021 8:33 pm Barney Lerten

The Oregon Health Authority will not send any first dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County next week, as some intended shipments are being…

Oregon reports 41 more COVID-19 deaths, 4 in C. Oregon; 1,173 new cases

January 16, 2021 5:02 pm KTVZ news sources

There are 41 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, four in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,799, the Oregon Health Authority…

DOJ announces charges against man carrying Pelosi’s podium and others in US Capitol riot

January 9, 2021 11:28 am CNN

Federal prosecutors have charged three individuals in connection with Wednesday’s riot at the US Capitol, the Department of Justice announced…

In call, Trump demands Georgia officials ‘find’ votes to tilt election

January 3, 2021 3:28 pm CNN

President Donald Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” votes to overturn the election results after his…

Spike strips end Sunriver-area pursuit; Redmond man charged

November 9, 2020 1:56 pm Barney Lerten

A Redmond man wanted on a Klamath County warrant refused to pull over for a Sunriver police officer Sunday night, prompting a search and pursuit that…

Vandalism, no arrests, as protests continue in Portland

September 20, 2020 3:54 pm The Associated Press, KTVZ news sources

Vandalism but no arrests occurred during a demonstration involving about 200 people late Saturday and early Sunday in downtown Portland, police said.…