Enjoy, safely, this year’s different spring break, officials urge
Spring break in Central Oregon is typically a busy and festive time, but this is not a typical year. With the COVID outbreak spreading across Oregon,…
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Marion County reports first COVID-19 death, fourth in Oregon
Marion County Friday evening reported its first death from COVID-19, Oregon’s fourth death from the viral…
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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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Health care professionals make adjustments due to COVID-19
Arielle Brumfield visited a physical therapy office in Redmond to see how it’s coping with the…
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BrightSide Animal Center, Thrift Store close
The BrightSide Animal Center shelter and Thrift Store in Redmond closed to the public Friday, to limit exposure to the COVID-19…
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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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Bend’s Oregon Tai Chi Wushu offers free online classes
With COVID-19 keeping many people at home, Oregon Tai Chi Wushu in Bend is offering free online classes, including a beginner’s class at 9:45 a.m. on…
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Shepherd’s House offers, seeks help in drive-thru fashion
Shepherd’s House Ministries in Bend has moved beyond its walls to offer assist to anyone in need, while asking for donations, both in drive-thru…
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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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Oregon DHS notifies public of data breach
The Oregon Department of Human Services announced Friday that it uncovered a “phishing” incident on March 6 that affected one staff member’s…
Continue Reading SBA declares Oregon ‘economic disaster,’ makes small-biz loans available
Oregon’s congressional delegation announced Friday the Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Kate Brown’s request to declare the state an…
Continue ReadingNew York and Illinois, like California, tell non-essential workers to stay home
New York and Illinois joined California on Friday in ordering all nonessential workers to remain at home to slow the spread of coronavirus, which…
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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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Wyden supports canceling student loan payments during emergency
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., supports bill to cancel student loan payments, co-sponsors bill to rescue small businesses with immediate tax rebate.…
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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…
Continue ReadingC.O. COVID-19 medical impacts: COPA telemedicine, Partners in Care plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Central Oregon medical agencies, Central Oregon Pediatric Associations and Partners in Care, updated the public and their…
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