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Helt urges lawmakers meet to refund ‘kicker’ taxes now, due to virus

March 14, 2020 9:32 pm KTVZ News Partners

State Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Saturday that lawmakers should move quickly to combat the economic hardships facing Oregon families and…

C.O. shoppers react to empty store shelves

March 14, 2020 6:52 pm KTVZ

Some Central Oregonians have begun stockpiling certain household items that have left some store shelves empty. We talked to some shoppers Saturday…

70-year-old Portland-area veteran is Oregon’s first COVID-19 death

March 14, 2020 4:08 pm KTVZ News Partners

A 70-year-old man in Multnomah County on Saturday became the first person to die from COVID-19 in Oregon, the state health authority announced, hours…

Bend man talks of life under virus quarantine in Italy

March 14, 2020 7:06 pm KTVZ

Henry Mensing of Bend is one of millions of people living under quarantine in Italy due to the COVID-19 outbreak.…

Deschutes Public Library locations to close for 2-plus weeks

March 14, 2020 6:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

All Deschutes Public Library locations will close for 2-plus weeks, starting Monday evening, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the library board decided…

Wash. state coronavirus death toll hits 40

March 14, 2020 5:08 pm The Associated Press

The death toll from the new coronavirus in Washington state jumped to 40 on Saturday when King County health officials reported three new fatalities…

Medford considers ban on hemp

March 14, 2020 3:22 pm The Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Medford city leaders are considering a ban on growing hemp within the city. The Mail Tribune reports Medford City Council this…

DCSO: Stolen DRW dog is back home

March 14, 2020 2:42 am KTVZ News Partners

A dog who apparently was stolen Friday morning in Deschutes River Woods was found back home by his owners Saturday morning, Deschutes County…

C.O. churches alter services due to virus

March 14, 2020 1:35 am KTVZ

Some Central Oregon churches canceling their worship services to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, while several are moving their services…

Oregon senators issue numerous virus-related statements

March 14, 2020 1:23 am KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., released at least seven coronavirus-related news releases on Friday. Rep. Greg Walden,…

Redmond Police lieutenant completes FBI National Academy training

March 14, 2020 1:00 am KTVZ News Partners

Redmond Police Lt. Jesse Petersen recently completed one of the toughest challenges available to local law enforcement officers: the FBI National…

C.O. COVID-19 news: Govts. declare states of emergency, Jefferson-Crook delay trials

March 13, 2020 11:08 am KTVZ

Deschutes County commissioners officially declared a state of emergency in the county at a special meeting Friday to discuss various aspects of the…

Bend’s Giving Plate gets community help after event postponed

March 13, 2020 11:18 pm KTVZ

Bend’s Giving Plate food bank planned a party to celebrate 10 years of helping the community – but now that it’s been postponed, the community is…

Driver killed in Terrebonne crash identified

March 11, 2020 8:30 pm Barney Lerten

Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies on Friday identified a 65-year-old Crooked River Ranch man killed Wednesday evening when his pickup truck left…

Bend Park and Rec to close all public facilities for 2 weeks

March 13, 2020 4:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

At an emergency meeting Friday, the Bend Park and Recreation Board decided to close all district facilities to public use for two weeks, beginning at…