Bentz urges Gov. Brown to lift renewed COVID-19 restrictions
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Monday calling on Governor Kate Brown to end the recently reinstituted COVID-19…
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Gov. Kate Brown’s office denies NWSL request for more fans
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s office has turned down an appeal by the commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League to allow more than 100 fans…
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FDA to authorize Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says
The US Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine in children and teens ages 12 to 15 by early next…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 540 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,502, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Nearly a third of Americans are fully vaccinated. But one thing could still delay our return to normal
As more US state leaders announce hopeful timelines for a return to normalcy, one expert says there’s something that could delay how quickly we…
Continue Reading NWSL commissioner appeals to Oregon governor for exemption
The commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League is appealing to Oregon Governor Kate Brown to make an exception to the current coronavirus…
Continue Reading‘Tragic milestone’: Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths as toll tops 2,500; 756 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,501, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Some Oregon businesses against tighter restrictions
With 15 Oregon counties in Extreme Risk, that means no indoor dining, but will every business comply with Governor Brown’s tighter…
Continue ReadingGovernment pandemic watchdog warns of ‘reduced oversight’ for pandemic relief programs
The Treasury Department’s special inspector general for pandemic recovery is warning of “reduced oversight” of two Covid relief…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 related deaths, 794 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,498, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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‘Let’s let people swim’: Juniper Swim & Fitness Center pulls pool roof early amid ‘Extreme Risk’
As Deschutes County moved back into the extreme risk category for COVID-19, new guidelines are set for indoor recreation facilities. The Juniper Swim…
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Defiant restaurants under state scrutiny
Despite new restrictions on restaurants in Deschutes and Crook counties, some businesses are ignoring the rules. Bend’s Black Bear Diner appeared to…
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Gov. Brown, health officials: COVID-19 surge should ease in 2-3 weeks as vaccinations rise
As 15 Oregon counties moved back to “Extreme Risk” COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, Gov. Kate Brown and state health officials said the latest…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 4 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Crook County’s 20th; 990 new cases
There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Crook County’s 20th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,495, the Oregon…
Continue ReadingTSA extends transportation mask requirement until September 13
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the Biden-era transportation mask mandate. The rule requiring masks on all travelers in…
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Nearly 200 Bend Senior HS students receive COVID-19 vaccines at first clinic, despite protests by opponents
Early Thursday morning, a group of about two dozen protesters gathered outside Bend Senior High School to voice their concerns at the first of…
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Weekly average of new Covid-19 deaths in US hits lowest point since July
The seven-day average of new Covid-19 deaths in the United States hit its lowest point since July 2020, a CNN analysis of Johns Hopkins University…
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100 million US adults are now fully vaccinated, White House says
One hundred million adults in the United States are now fully vaccinated, White House coronavirus response director Jeff Zients announced Friday.…
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City of Redmond gives out free PPE to businesses
The City of Redmond held its second free PPE pick-up event Thursday at City Hall. Business owners and representatives were encouraged to come by for…
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Deschutes County offering walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments Saturday at Redmond clinic
For the first time, walk-up COVID-19 vaccine appointments are being offered Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. at the Mass Vaccination Clinic at the…
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