C.O. law enforcement: Arrest of stay-home order violators would be ‘last resort’
Several Central Oregon law enforcement and other agencies issued news releases Monday detailing their operations and requests of the public in the…
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Gov. Brown issues wide business closure list, orders Oregonians to ‘stay home, save lives’
Gov. Kate Brown on Monday issued an executive order directing all Oregonians to stay at home to the maximum extent possible and adding broadly to the…
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Merkley, Wyden demand answers on testing, equipment shortages
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., have joined 45 of their Senate colleagues in pressing President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence…
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Oregon FFA honors Crook County HS Principal Michelle Jonas
The Oregon FFA State Convention was canceled this year because of the coronavirus, but convention leaders still recognized teachers and…
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Oregon reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, as total approaches 200
The Oregon Health Authority reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, none in Central Oregon, bringing the state total to…
Continue ReadingOregon Medical Board adopts emergency rule to boost health care workforce
The Oregon Medical Board said Monday it has adopted a temporary, emergency rule aimed at increasing the state’s health care provider workforce amid…
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Crook County Library adds online resources
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the closure of schools and libraries across Central Oregon, kids and parents may find themselves at loose ends. After…
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Feds move to provide eviction suspensions for renters
WASHINGTON — To keep renters in multifamily properties in their home and to support multifamily property owners during the coronavirus national…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry seeks input on 2021 project plans
The Oregon Department of Forestry is inviting public comment on planned projects, timber sales and other management activities in state-owned forests…
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic goes virtual
For the safety of patients, volunteers, staff and the greater community, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades has made the difficult…
Continue Reading Wyden, Merkley list issues with latest coronavirus relief proposal
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued statements Sunday explaining their issues with and opposition to the current version of the third…
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Canada and Australia will not send athletes to Tokyo Olympics
Canada and Australia will not send athletes to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo because of the risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak, the…
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Bend woman celebrates 101st birthday like none before
Family and friends of Idona Jean Fix of Bend celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday while maintaining social…
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U.S. Postal Service, an ‘essential service,’ will continue operations
The U.S. Postal Service’s provision of mail and package delivery services is not affected by state and local government actions that are…
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Mosaic Medical patients urged to call with concerns; walk-ins not accepted
In response to the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, Mosaic Medical said Sunday it is adapting to keep patients and care team members…
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Bend Best Buy shifts to curbside pickup
Like many national businesses, Best Buy in Bend has stopped in-store access and shifted its operations due to COVID-19, now offering “contact-less…
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Two Bend companies offer food, supplies deliveries
Servpro of Bend and Coiled Cabs are branching out a bit in a time of need and offering delivery of pre-paid food and…
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Thousands of stolen respirator masks recovered in Portland; arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks are on their way to Portland-area hospital supplies after a multi-agency theft investigation that led to the…
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C.O. emergency managers join together in plea: ‘Stay home, stay healthy’
Central Oregon emergency managers joined together Sunday in a plea to “stay home, stay healthy” and slow the spread of the COVID-19…
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OLCC will let marijuana retailers provide curbside delivery
The OLCC approved a temporary rule Sunday that supports social distancing, allows marijuana retailers to provide curbside delivery, within…
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