State now requires insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccinations
The state of Oregon now requires health benefit plans in Oregon to cover costs of vaccination for COVID-19, following an order by state Public Health…
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Democrats urge investigation into removal of spotted owl protections
Eight Democratic U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to…
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Bend Girl Scout adapts cookie sales to e-commerce, sells over 800 boxes online
You most likely won’t see Girl Scouts selling cookies outside stores this year, but for the first time, you can now buy them from local troops…
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It’s a girl! Central Oregon’s first baby of 2021 born at St. Charles Bend
Central Oregon’s first baby of 2021 was born early Friday at St. Charles…
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C. Oregon Irrigation District breaks ground on area’s latest canal piping project
There are still many irrigation canals running through Central Oregon, but many are being replaced by pipes — for the best of reasons, supporters…
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Dozens of University of Oregon students test positive for virus
The University of Oregon is reporting that dozens of students have tested positive for…
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2 indicted, accused of pointing guns at Medford protesters
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A Jackson County grand jury has indicted two people who allegedly pointed guns at demonstrators who were marching in Medford…
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Police: 4 dead in Sweet Home fire were shot or stabbed
Four people found dead Tuesday in a Sweet Home residence destroyed by fire were either shot or stabbed before it was intentionally set ablaze, police…
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Gresham man arrested in Bend now facing federal ID theft charges
A Gresham man arrested last fall in Bend for using a stolen credit card now faces a nine-count federal indictment, accused of stealing financial and…
Continue Reading St. Charles to limit hospital access points amid ’emerging risk’
In response to the emerging risk associated with the spread of COVID-19, St. Charles Health System will begin restricting the number of access points…
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Central Oregon fire officials urge caution this weekend amid red flag warning, critical fire conditions
Central Oregon is under a Red Flag Warning for gusty northeast winds from 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph and low relative humidity values in the…
Continue ReadingSalinas, Erickson, win primaries in new Oregon 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State Rep. Andrea Salinas has won the Democratic primary in Oregon’s new 6th U.S. House district. Salinas, who has…
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OSU veterinary surgeons treat Wash. K-9’s two bullet wounds
After eight hours of complex surgery at OSU,, Thurston County, Wash., Sheriff’s Office K-9 Officer Arlo was walking with assistance Saturday after…
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Struggling C.O. Gymnastics Academy seeking public’s help to stay in business
To say the last 10 months for Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy owner Sharman Watt has been a roller-coaster might be an understatement.…
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Oregon long-term care residents, staff begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Long-term care residents and staff began receiving COVID-19 vaccinations Monday under a statewide rollout plan that prioritizes Oregonians who have…
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‘Grim milestone’: Oregon reports record 24 COVID-19 deaths, 1,233 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed a record 24 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 936, along with 1,233 new cases, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, 393 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,023, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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After emotional statements, Oregon House passes gun bill
The Oregon House on Thursday passed a bill, after emotional debate on both sides, that would mandate safe storage of firearms, ban them from the…
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Census data delays leave Oregon officials wrestling with redistricting deadline
Oregon’s legislative leaders petitioned the state Supreme Court on Wednesday to provide an extension of deadlines for legislative redistricting amid…
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Proposed Oregon bill aims to limit bans on homeless camping
Cities and counties in Oregon looking to ban homeless people from sitting, sleeping and camping on public land may soon face a new barrier under a…
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