‘Goggles for Docs’ is a rousing success
On the first day of the Mt Bachelor-sponsored drive, 250 pairs of goggles were donated for medical worker’s…
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Redmond Park and Rec sponsors teams for ‘Going the Social Distance’ virtual relay
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District sponsors C.O. teams for the virtual relay race, Going the Social Distance which is taking place all…
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Bend company developing thermal sanitizer
A Bend tech company and partners are developing a fuel cell thermal heat sanitizer that it says can remove COVID-19 from places like hospital…
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Oregon DHS trying to meet rising demand for services
As the need for SNAP, TANF, and health benefits rises due to the coronavirus pandemic, state employees are trying to keep up with the number of…
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Goggles needed on the front lines
Mt Bachelor is collecting new or slightly used goggles for eye protection for medical workers. Take them to the Park N Ride for the next two days in…
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Iconic horse artwork near Sisters shows the times in which we live
The famous horse sculpture on Highway 20 east of Sisters has an added twist during the COVID-19…
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Ice cream delivered to Sisters seniors
Seniors at The Lodge in Sisters didn’t have to scream; there was free ice cream for…
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4 Peaks Festival is canceled
The annual Southeast Bend music festival has been called off this June due to…
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Salvation Army of Bend tries to keep up with rising demand
Capt. Mike Johnson says they need more volunteers, supplies to continue serving the…
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Bend PE teacher hosting virtual exercises
North Star Elementary School teacher Jenny White is creating instructional exercise videos to keep kids active and engaged during the coronavirus…
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Bend’s Pine Tavern keeps salaried staff on payroll
Pine Tavern owner Bill McCormick is keeping his salaried staff on payroll while the restaurant is closed due to the coronavirus. He is also canceling…
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Temporary tattoos with positive messages for health care workers
Bend-based company Conscious Ink has launched the “Front Line Heroes” campaign, which sends temporary tattoos with positive messages to health care…
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Get There Challenge offers perks for working remotely
Teleworking challenge offers incentives to motivate people who work…
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Surfers maintain social distancing
Surfers at the Bend Whitewater Park are permitted to continue surfing, as long as they follow social distancing…
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Bend Parkway driver cited in rollover crash
A driver on the Bend Parkway escaped injury Sunday but was cited for careless driving after a rollover crash; police say she was driving on a flat…
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Restoration co. clears smoky smell from Bend HS
A Bend restoration company was called in to use its ozone generators to remove a lingering smoky smell from February’s fire in an area at Bend senior…
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Bend’s fenced dog parks remain open
Bend dog parks remain open, with a few precautions urged to keep it safe for…
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#ToTheMax Challenge: How are you spending time at home?
Looking for a way to stay active and creative in quarantine? Introducing the #ToTheMax challenge!! Whether you’re making trick shots indoors or…
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C.O. Walmart shoppers weigh in on new customer limits
In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Walmart will be limiting the number of guests it has in its stores. We talked with a few shoppers…
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Pet Pals: Athletic Athena wants to play
Athena is a pretty brown and white pit bull who came to the Humane Society of Central Oregon shelter as a stray and is the right energetic fit for an…
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