Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 993 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,467, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Bend councilors unanimously approve downtown parklet license program
Bend city councilors unanimously agreed Wednesday night on creating a commercial parklet license program, so that downtown businesses which expanded…
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Lewis & Clark College to require COVID student vaccinations
Lewis & Clark College has announced that it will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all students this fall.…
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Redmond student, mother feel independent prom is worth the risk
Senior prom — one of the many traditional high school activities postponed or outright canceled due to the more than year-long pandemic.…
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Cascades East Transit proposes shuttle fare hikes
Cascades East Transit wants to increase the shuttle fares by $1 for ‘Ride the River’ (to $4) and Lava Butte (to $3) this summer. They say the…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths; 989 new cases are the most in over 3 months
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,466, along with 989 new cases, the highest daily count in…
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OSU researcher on team that developed monitor for non-invasive ventilation device
A team including an Oregon State University researcher has developed a medical monitoring device that could aid patients with COVID-19 and other…
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Bend Park and Rec summer programs return with added safety measures, offerings
Bend Park and Recreation programs for swimming, day camps and outdoor sports will return this summer, after many were canceled last year due to the…
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‘Frustration’ as Crook, Jefferson counties fall back into COVID-19 ‘High Risk’; Deschutes avoids ‘Extreme Risk’
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Crook County Health Department thanked, given gifts for COVID efforts
Crook County Health Department staff and vaccination clinic volunteers were surprised with a special gift Tuesday. The gifts were given to recognize…
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Oregon reports one more COVID-19 related death, 580 new cases; indoor sports can resume
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,460 because of a data correction from a previously…
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Deschutes County offers free drive-thru COVID-19 testing Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services is partnering with Oregon Health Authority to offer a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event…
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Oregon House sessions canceled due to COVID-19 case
The Oregon House of Representatives canceled all floor sessions for the rest of the week on Tuesday after someone at the Capitol was diagnosed with…
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As COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for older teens, C.O. parents weigh their options
As of Monday, about 155,000 more Deschutes County residents became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, with anyone 16 and older now qualifying to get…
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Oregon OSHA fines Lowe’s stores in Redmond, Albany $35K for COVID-19 violations
Oregon OSHA said Monday it has fined Lowe’s Home Improvement stores in Redmond and Albany more than $35,000 for violating standards designed to…
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Crook County weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at fairgrounds
Everyone over the age of 16 is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Crook County Health Department is currently vaccinating 18 and over using the…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 473 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, so the state’s death toll remains at 2,460, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Central Oregonians react to continued mask mandate
We talked to some Central Oregonians on Sunday about the controversial plans by Oregon OSHA to keep the mask mandate and other rules in place until…
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White House to promote vaccine eligibility with media blitz
As all Americans 16 years and older become eligible for the vaccine on Monday, the White House is launching a media blitz to raise awareness about…
Continue Reading Oregon reports no new COVID-19 related deaths, 628 new cases
There are no new COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, so the state’s death toll remains at 2,460, Oregon Health Authority reported…
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