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Oregonians still filing record claims for jobless benefits

April 9, 2020 12:04 pm KTVZ News Partners

During the week starting March 29, the Oregon Employment Department received 100,700 initial claims for jobless benefits, continuing the record…

OSU postpones Corvallis, Bend commencement ceremonies

April 9, 2020 11:12 am KTVZ News Partners

Based on input from students, Oregon State University announced Thursday it is postponing commencement ceremonies in Corvallis and at OSU-Cascades in…

Oregon has record-breaking month in marijuana sales

April 8, 2020 9:04 pm KTVZ

According to Oregon’s Liquor Control Commission, marijuana sales in the state reached nearly $85 million last month. That’s more than a $20 million…

Bend-area woman accused of running over tent with woman inside

April 9, 2020 11:51 am KTVZ News Partners

A Bend-area woman was arrested on aggravated assault and other charges Wednesday night, accused of driving her minivan over the tent of another woman…

Jefferson County resident, living out of state, tests positive for COVID-19

April 9, 2020 11:20 am KTVZ News Partners

Jefferson County Public Health reported Thursday the first positive case of COVID-19 confirmed for a county resident, though the person is currently…

2020 Cascade Cycling Classic canceled due to coronavirus

April 9, 2020 9:14 am KTVZ News Partners

Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 professional and amateur cycling stage race, as well as…

C.O. COVID-19 update: First responders don masks; calling it ‘physical distancing’

April 8, 2020 10:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Wednesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Info Network: GOV. BROWN EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE ORDERToday, Gov.…

Bend church hands out special Easter kits to create window art

April 8, 2020 7:39 pm KTVZ

As a way to lift morale and spirits in a challenging time, Bend Church of the Nazarene is giving away free Easter kits to the community.…

80th Sisters Rodeo canceled due to coronavirus

April 8, 2020 5:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

It’s called “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” but the 80th annual Sisters Rodeo has just been canceled due to the global COVID-19…

Gov. Brown orders schools closed for rest of school year

April 8, 2020 1:17 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday announced that all schools in the state will remain closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year to help…

OLCC to let licensees accept recently expired Oregon IDs

April 8, 2020 6:03 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Wednesday it will allow alcohol and marijuana licensees to accept expired Oregon driver licenses or…

Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths; toll reaches 38

April 8, 2020 4:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

Five more deaths in Oregon due to COVID-19 were reported Wednesday, raising the state’s death toll to 38,, along with 58 new…

C. Oregon outdoor options clarified: What’s open, what’s not and what are the rules?

April 8, 2020 3:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

With temperatures due to climb this week, officials said Wednesday Central Oregonians should be aware of outdoor recreation opportunities and follow…

St. Charles Health System to hold virtual town hall Thursday

April 8, 2020 1:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

In partnership with the Central Oregon Emergency Information Network, St. Charles Health System will host a virtual town hall Thursday at noon to…

Indian Head Casino extends closure to May 1, will still pay workers

April 8, 2020 11:17 am KTVZ News Partners

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Wednesday extended their voluntary closure of Indian Head Casino through May 1 but said it will continue…

Bend man charged in alleged road rage incident

April 7, 2020 9:38 pm Barney Lerten

A 43-year-old Bend man was cited Tuesday on menacing and another charge, accused of pointing a handgun or replica at another driver during an alleged…