Senator Merkley addresses hold-ups in relief packages
Oregon’s junior senator tells NewsChannel 21 he hopes a “Coronavirus 4” package helps states and local…
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Deschutes County officials eye improvement related to COVID-19, continuing issues
Deschutes County commissioners and health officials talked Wednesday about how the county appears to be showing signs of improvement related to…
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Warm Springs residents told to stay home, wear masks; COVID-19 cases now at 15
As the Warm Springs tribes on Thursday reported a 15th case of COVID-19, tribal officials are pleading with residents to stay home and wear masks.…
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As Pilot Butte, Lake Billy Chinook boat ramp reopen, few are on hand at first
After being closed for about a month and a half, eight Oregon state parks are now open for limited access, including Pilot Butte in Bend (no…
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New state guidelines may see some types of businesses open sooner than others
Personal service businesses across Oregon are preparing, even anxious to reopen as Gov. Kate Brown begins to roll out the guidelines they need to…
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Bend man writes kids’ superhero book about COVID-19, staying home
Jamie McGaw of Bend has written a children’s book about COVID-19, called ‘Even Superheroes Stay Home.’ You can find more information at:…
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Latino Association of C.O. helps latino and immigrant businesses in need
Latino Association of Central Oregon partners with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council to help give financial relief to Latino families in…
Continue ReadingState: COVID-19 emergency loans, advances not subject to new business tax
The Oregon Department of Revenue said Wednesday it has determined that certain federal assistance to businesses under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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BLM bans fireworks, exploding targets as wildfire season approaches
Effective next Sunday, the federal Bureau of Land Management is prohibiting the use of fireworks, target shooting with exploding targets, and firing…
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OSP: Fla. man thought I-5 tire blowout was shot at car; nearly $30K found with diapers
A motorist from Florida called Oregon State Police to report he’d been shot at while driving on Interstate 5 — but it actually was a tire blowout,…
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Bend Fire & Rescue closes rural outdoor debris burning for season
With wildfire season approaching and low fuel moisture levels, Bend Fire & Rescue on Wednesday closed outdoor debris burning for the season in rural…
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Audit: Oregon State Police lack basic cybersecurity safeguards
The Oregon State Police agency lacks basic cybersecurity safeguards, according to an audit report released Wednesday by Secretary of State Bev…
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Deschutes SO warns that ‘warrant’ scam still around, ripping off victims
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned Central Oregonians again on Wednesday of a “warrant” telephone scam that’s been around awhile and…
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Oregon reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 115, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Facebook makes $450K COVID-19 relief grant to Crook County schools
Facebook, Crook County School District on Wednesday announced a $450,000 COVID-19 relief grant to help support its online learning…
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Video of baby teething on bag of marijuana leads to two arrests, DSCO says
Citizen tips of a video shared on social media showing a baby teething on a plastic bag of marijuana led to two arrests — one the girl’s…
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Walden urges Gov. Brown, lawmakers to help local govts. with relief funds, as intended
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., called Tuesday on Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon legislative leaders to share a portion of the funds Congress sent to states…
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Boom, then blackout: Nearly 2,800 lose power in NW Bend
A big boom was heard by many in northwest Bend Tuesday evening as two fuses blew on a Pacific Power line — possibly from lightning — and knocked…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Digital defense against teleworking scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment discusses building a digital defense against teleworking scams.…
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State closes Portland nursing home after 28 COVID-19 deaths
State officials are ordering a Portland nursing home with the largest and most fatal coronavirus outbreak in Oregon to…
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