Oregon reports 10 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in C. Oregon; 553 new cases
There are 10 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,204, the Oregon Health…
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Traumatized and tired, nurses are quitting due to the pandemic
Nursing was more than a career to Rachel Ellsworth. She says she was “called” to the work. For 10 of her 12 years in nursing, Ellsworth…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to May 2
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday extended her declaration of a state of emergency for COVID-19 for another 60 days, until May 2.…
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New York City middle schools reopen for in-person classes as Covid-19 surge fades
New York City middle schools reopened for in-person classes on Thursday as a surge of coronavirus cases that had shut schools in November continued…
Continue ReadingWyden introduces bill to create 9/11-style COVID-19 commission
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that would create an independent, non-partisan commission — closely modeled…
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Oregonians warned to beware of COVID-19 vaccine scammers
COVID-19 vaccines have brought hope there’s an end in sight for the pandemic, but Oregonians are being warned to watch out for scammers looking to…
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OLCC suspends liquor license of Springfield saloon for allowing indoor dining
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission this week suspended the liquor license of Springfield’s Twisted River Saloon for allowing indoor…
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Some Bend residents frustrated, upset over online vaccine scheduling
Scheduling vaccines has not been an easy process for some in Deschutes County.…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 32 more COVID-19 related deaths, 437 cases — but sharp weekly declines
There are 32 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,194, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday while…
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Oregon OSHA fines second Florence restaurant $18K for COVID-19 health violations
Oregon OSHA said Wednesday it has fined a Florence restaurant $18,150 for three violations of standards designed to protect employees from the…
Continue ReadingBiden administration to send 25 million masks to community health centers and food pantries
The Biden administration said Wednesday it would send more than 25 million masks to community health centers, food pantries and soup kitchens across…
Continue ReadingFDA says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine meets requirements for emergency use authorization
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…
Continue Reading Oregon OSHA fines Florence restaurant $17,800 for workers’ willful COVID exposure
Oregon OSHA announced Tuesday it has fined a Florence restaurant, The New Blue Hen, $17,800 for willfully exposing workers to COVID-19. It also said…
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2gether as 1: Bend woman delivers meals to needy
A Bend woman and her team of volunteers have been delivering 40 meals on Tuesday and Thursday nights to homebound individuals in the Bend area for…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 related deaths, 528 new cases
There are eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,162, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Crook County among 16 counties with improved risk levels, starting Friday
Crook County was approved Tuesday to move down from the Extreme Risk to High Risk category, allowing indoor dining and more businesses to reopen…
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Deschutes County offering free COVID-19 rapid testing Wednesday in Redmond
Deschutes County is offering a free COVID-19 rapid testing event on Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Obsidian Middle School in…
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Deschutes County’s 3,140 70+ COVID vaccine appointments filled up in just 2 hours
The Oregon Health Authority was allocated 3,140 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for this week, so the county on Tuesday scheduled…
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Crook County School District gives football update to parents
The Crook County school district held a virtual parent meeting Monday evening to provide an update on the upcoming football season.…
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Deschutes County Health Services seeks more vaccine staff assistance
Over the next 2-6 weeks, several key roles in the Incident Command Structure will phase out and return to their normal positions in the county.…
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