1,000s in C.O. sign petition to freeze rent, mortgage payments
Amid fast-rising joblessness and uncertainty, a petition started in Bend to freeze rent and mortgage payments has taken…
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COVID-19 concerns bring drop in CET transit ridership
Like many facets of everyday life in Central Oregon, public transportation is taking a hit as concerns about COVID-19 continue to…
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St. Charles seeks public donations of much-needed masks, respirators, gowns
The shortage of key medical supplies due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has gotten so dire that St. Charles Health System late Thursday asked for…
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C.O. restaurateurs juggle serious challenges amid state COVID-19 limits
In less than a week, some Bend restaurants have seen business plunge sharply since Gov. Kate Brown ordered a restriction that restaurants offer…
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Feds OK disputed Oregon coast LNG pipeline, terminal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday approved the controversial Jordan Cove natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal project…
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Madras withdraws prepared food tax from May ballot
A measure that was going to go to Madras voters in May, proposing a 5% tax on prepared food and beverages to fund road repairs, has been withdrawn…
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Oregon reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, 88 total
The Oregon Health Authority reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 88, as of 8:30 a.m. The number of deaths is…
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COCC’s staff, faculty moving to teleworking setup
Responding to an executive order from Gov. Kate Brown, starting next Monday and extending through April 28, Central Oregon Community College’s staff…
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COVID-19 business impacts: Walmart, 10 Barrel, Mid Oregon Credit Union, High Lakes
Thursday’s business-related COVID-19 announcements include details of hours and services from Walmart and from 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Mid Oregon…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Oregon impacts: Camping closures, sheriffs assn., Arts Commission
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday’s government announcements include three Oregon agencies’ temporary camping closures and messages from the Oregon State…
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Bend community comes together to help amid coronavirus
At a time when people are being asked to stay at least six feet apart — “social distancing” — several businesses in the Bend community are using…
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Bend City Council ratifies state of emergency, pulls May transportation measure
In a surreal scene at an unusual time in America, only Bend Mayor Sally Russell and a few city staff were on hand for Wednesday night’s city council…
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C.O. grocery stores see business boom, offer special ‘senior shopping hours’
Many Central Oregonians are doing the right thing, officials say, by staying home — and are able to do so because they have stocked their food…
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COVID-19 Oregon: Gov. Brown orders higher ed classes online, halt to non-emergency medical procedures
Wednesday brought numerous state announcements, including Gov. Kate Brown’s orders for higher education online classes and to halt non-emergency…
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Nordquist named Bend-La Pine interim superintendent
The Bend-La Pine School Board voted Wednesday evening to appoint Assistant Superintendent Lora Nordquist to serve as interim superintendent for one…
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Many Bend Old Mill District stores close; travelers battle flight delays, cancellations
Many stores in Bend’s Old Mill District have closed their doors temporarily, but there are a few stores that remain open, continuing to serve…
Continue Reading COVID-19 impacts: Crook County Library closing, other Wednesday notices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re going to group some of the large number of announcements and notices we’re receiving daily by Central Oregon counties to…
Continue Reading C.O. COVID-19 business impacts: Indian Head Casino, Sunriver Nature Center closing, more
Wednesday brings a closure announcement from Indian Head Casino, as well as notices from Central Electric Co-Op, Summit Medical Group, Avion Water…
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Layoffs, shutdowns: Oregon leaders face scope of virus fallout
Amid major layoffs and small businesses closing, a new committee of the state Legislature, which had its inaugural meeting today, is tasked with…
Continue Reading Two more Oregonians die of COVID-19, bring total to 3
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from the novel coronavirus to three, the Oregon Health Authority…
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