Marjorie Taylor Greene compares House mask mandates to the Holocaust
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, during an interview on a conservative podcast this week, compared House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision…
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Oregon reports five more COVID-19 related deaths, 509 new cases
There are five new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,618, Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Deschutes County businesses return to ‘Lower Risk’ relaxed business limits
As of Friday, restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues in Deschutes County are able to have 50 percent of capacity inside and up to 300 people…
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Man refuses to wear mask at Bend donut shop, has altercation with manager
Wearing masks isn’t new, but with new guidelines, old issues are…
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The first ‘Prineville Street Fair’ outdoor market is Saturday
The first ‘Prineville Street Fair’ will be in downtown Prineville Saturday at the intersection of Northwest Beaver and Fourth streets. It’s an…
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Bend-La Pine Schools join others in adopting new mask rules, require proof of vaccination at indoor events
Bend-La Pine Schools on Friday joined Redmond, Jefferson County and other school districts around the state in adopting Oregon Health Authority…
Continue ReadingCity of Bend set to begin limited reopening of public facilities for in-person services
The city of Bend will begin on Monday a limited reopening of some of its public facilities for in-person services. It said modifications will be in…
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Oregon joins wave of states offering big COVID-19 vaccine incentives: a $1 million lottery jackpot
Oregon, closing in on its COVID-19 vaccination goal, on Friday joined a wave of states across the country by offering a chance at a big prize – in…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 78th; 504 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 78th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,613, the Oregon…
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Watch Live: Gov. Brown speaks on COVID-19 with OHA officials
Gov. Kate Brown is holding an 11 a.m. media availability with Oregon Health Authority to discuss the ongoing response to COVID-19.…
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Crook County, Redmond schools adopt OSAA mask, vaccine guidance; Bend-La Pine still weighing steps
Under new state guidance, Oregon’s student athletes and spectators can go maskless at indoor sporting events, if they are vaccinated and can prove it…
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Deschutes County offers COVID-19 relief funds to businesses hurt by recent one-week move to Extreme Risk
Deschutes County has $1.3 million in relief funds available for eligible businesses that were directly impacted by the county’s April 30 move to…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 related deaths, 603 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,606, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend Park and Rec updates guidelines, will verify vaccine status for indoors mask removal
Updated public health guidance from Oregon Health Authority and Deschutes County’s move to the “Lower Risk” COVID-19 category will bring changes to…
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COIC partners with Crook County to offer new round of COVID-19 relief small business grants
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is partnering with Crook County to offer another round of grants to Crook County small businesses and…
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Crooked River Ranch woman gets COVID-19 again, after being fully vaccinated
She was also hospitalized with the virus back in December. She wants to people to be vigilant, and not have to go through what she…
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Deschutes County enters ‘Lower Risk’ Covid-19 rules Friday; residents, businesses react
Starting Friday, many businesses in Deschutes County will be able to operate at a higher capacity as the county moves from “High Risk” to “Lower…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in Deschutes County; 394 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,601, the Oregon Health…
Continue ReadingAverage Covid-19 cases are the lowest they’ve been in nearly a year. Vaccines can push them even lower, officials say
Covid-19 vaccines have proven a tremendous ally in America’s battle against the virus. “For the first time since the pandemic began,…
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IOC chief says Olympics will be held safely despite Japan’s Covid surge
Less than 10 weeks out from the postponed start to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, organizers have promised athletes they are doing everything they can to…
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