More testing, stay-home warnings as Wash. fights virus; death toll rises to 94
SEATTLE (AP) — First responders and other essential workers lined up at the Tacoma Dome for drive-thru COVID-19 testing, the Department of…
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Missing snowmobiler found west of Bend after extensive search
A missing snowmobiler from Arizona who became separated from his wife while riding in the Moon Mountain area west of Bend was found in good condition…
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Zika, House Republicans urge urgent state action to address COVID-19 impacts
State Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond) on Friday called on his colleagues in the Legislature and Gov. Kate Brown to take urgent action to address the…
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Many still enjoying Bend outdoors, keeping their distance
Oregon officials say social distancing is crucial in slowing the spread of COVID-19, but many people in Bend are still hitting the trails with…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft lays off nearly 300 workers amid COVID-19 turbulence
Bend’s Epic Aircraft, just weeks away from clearing the final FAA hurdle to ramp up production of its high-tech plane, has laid off most workers as…
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Bend-La Pine, Crook County schools extend ‘Grab and Go’ meal sites through closure
Bend-La Pine, Crook County schools expand, extend free ‘Grab and Go’ meals for kids through Spring Break and the school closure…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend lays off 22 workers
A total of 22 employees at Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend have been temporarily laid off due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The layoffs affect seven…
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Oregon leaders drafting ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ policy
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, Portland-area leaders Friday evening laid out a public awareness campaign that could lead to a regional or statewide order:…
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Bend woman who tested positive for COVID-19 issues plea: ‘Just stay home’
St. Charles Bend confirmed a Bend woman tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday evening, and she had a simple message for fellow residents: “Stay…
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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COVID-19 Oregon impacts: May primary still on; ODF, OLCC, DHS, OSHA, other notices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s secretary of state said Thursday that for now, the May 19 primary is still on track. We also have an OLCC rules…
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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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