Bend Park and Rec to close all public facilities for 2 weeks
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…
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C.O. COVID-19 Friday notices: online church services, canceled events
We will provide community and government COVID-related announcements in a running list. To see the initial lists for Thursday, visit our coronavirus…
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Deschutes County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, total of 3
Deschutes County said late Friday it has received notification that two adults in Deschutes County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the…
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C.O. schools provide meals, other info in wake of closure order
Central Oregon school districts and other educational programs are providing information to their students’ families and others in the wake of Gov.…
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Driver cited, 3 injured in head-on crash east of Bend
A Bend man was cited for driving without a license or insurance Friday after a head-on crash east of Bend that sent both drivers and a passenger to…
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State says: Oregon child care providers don’t have to close
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following Gov. Kate Brown’s statewide school closure announcement in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Early…
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St. Charles bars visitors and volunteers, delays elective surgeries
To protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, St. Charles Health System announced Friday it is “adopting significant…
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Oregon prepares for fallout from coronavirus, school closures
Gov. Kate Brown said Friday that the state will help find child care for the children of front-line medical workers and first responders as schools…
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Gov. Brown announces March 16-31 statewide K-12 school closure
In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday…
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Wash. Gov. Inslee expands school closures statewide; virus deaths reach 36
SEATTLE (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee expanded school closures and prohibited large gatherings to the entire state Friday in an effort to slow the spread…
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Furry Friends: Mishka is a playful kitty
A November 2017 Furry Friends segment, revived by special…
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C.O Sportsmen’s Show among many event cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak
We are providing a running list of event cancellations, other information from Central Oregon nonprofits and other organizations.…
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Youth Choir of Central Oregon turns 30 in a time of change
For 30 years, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And this milestone brings a big change at…
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US House candidate Knute Buehler speaks on abortion stance
Former state representative Knute Buehler of Bend talked with NewsChannel 21 on Thursday about his stand on abortion issues amid an Oregon Right to…
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Seven Peaks School sets closure before governor’s order
Hours before Gov. Kate Brown directed a statewide school closure for over 2 weeks, Seven Peaks School in Bend it would be closing its doors for 3…
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Bend-La Pine steps up spray disinfectant of school buses
Bend-La Pine Schools showed NewsChannel 21 on Wednesday how they have been spraying disinfectant in school buses twice a day, to curb the threat of…
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New Bend group offers help to those in need amid coronavirus challenges
A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…
Continue Reading Special report: Youth Choir of C. Oregon turns 30 amid big change
For three decades, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And now, it faces a big change of its…
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C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well
Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…
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