100 million US adults are now fully vaccinated, White House says
One hundred million adults in the United States are now fully vaccinated, White House coronavirus response director Jeff Zients announced Friday.…
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130-year-old Prineville surrey damaged by hit-and-run driver; police investigating
An unusual hit-and-run took place on Wednesday, involving a 130-year-old…
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COVID-19 has meant fewer CO. visits to the dentist — who also screens patients for oral cancer
Most people are unaware that during their regular dental check-ups, their dentist is also screening for oral cancer. So fewer visits due to COVID-19…
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Deschutes County offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments Saturday at Redmond clinic
For the first time, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being offered Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. at the Mass Vaccination Clinic at the…
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Oregon House Republicans may move bills targeting Gov. Brown’s executive orders
In response to new shutdown orders from Gov. Kate Brown’s office, Oregon House Republicans said Thursday they are considering pulling bills to the…
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US Senate passes bill to help repair Warm Springs, other tribes’ water infrastructure
The U.S. Senate passed a water infrastructure package Thursday that includes legislation by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., to improve…
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Sisters High School, Middle School to resume classes Monday after ‘pause’ due to COVID-19 cases
Two COVID-19 cases at Sisters High School and a possible connection to Sisters Middle School closed both schools Thursday, for a return to distance…
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Crook County among 15 moving to ‘Extreme Risk’; weekly vaccination clinics continue
Due to an increase in local cases in Crook County and an increase in hospitalizations across the state, Crook County has been identified as one of…
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Cluster of 7 small earthquakes recorded off Oregon coast
Six earthquakes struck between 150 and 200 miles off the Oregon coast Thursday morning, following an earthquake in the same area Wednesday afternoon,…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency for 60 days
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for 60 days, until June 28, unless earlier rescinded or…
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‘One death is too many’: Rise in drug overdoses concerns Central Oregon health officials
Central Oregon public health departments voiced concern Monday and outlined steps being taken to combat a recent rise in drug overdoses around the…
Continue ReadingUS economy soared in the first quarter, growing at a 6.4% rate
America is on the path to recovery and economic growth is rampant. But the pandemic recession has been severe and we’re still not done growing…
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Crooked River Roundup optimistic for summer return
Back in 2020, the Crooked River Roundup was getting ready to celebrate their 75th anniversary, but the pandemic sidelined their plans.…
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Pedestrian struck, injured crossing Bend Parkway, taken to hospital
A pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck at a Bend Parkway crosswalk Wednesday afternoon and taken by Bend Fire medics to St. Charles Bend, police…
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C.O. county officials join in letter asking Gov. Brown to not shut down businesses
Crook County Judge Seth Crawford is one of seven Central Oregon county commissioners who signed a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her not to move…
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St. Vincent de Paul of Bend will use part of its property to build homeless shelters
St. Vincent de Paul of Bend says it will soon expand its services to add homeless shelters planned for its back lot property.…
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Drought fueling potential for above-average C.O. fire season
After last year’s devastating wildfires, Oregon officials are again bracing for an above-average fire…
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Veterinarian shortage forcing Bend emergency clinic to stop 24-hour service
Veterinarians in Central Oregon are facing a similar problem. The emergency clinic has operated 24/7 for the past three years. However, starting May…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 888 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,490, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon to receive more than $90 million in federal homeowner relief, senators say
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that Oregon will be allocated more than $90 million in federal assistance from the…
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