NE Bend RV standoff ends with use of ‘chemical irritant,’ suspect’s surrender
A Bend man spotted driving recklessly left his car and hid in a nearby parked motor home late Saturday afternoon, prompting a 2-hour standoff that…
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Oregon sees drop in child immunizations during COVID-19 pandemic
Results of a new survey of Oregon health care providers strongly suggest that immunizations in the state may have dropped dramatically due to the…
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Oregon OSHA delays enforcement of temporary rule on farm operations
Oregon OSHA said Friday it will delay until June 1 enforcement of a temporary rule to increase protections against the spread of coronavirus in…
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Wyden bill would provide emergency cash aid to low-income people
Sen. Ron Wyden, three colleagues announced legislation Friday to establish a $10 billion Coronavirus Emergency Assistance Grant program to help…
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Feds urge reporting housing discrimination, sexual harassment amid pandemic
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams is asking anyone who has witnessed or experienced discrimination or sexual harassment by a…
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OHA advises health care workers to stop using KN95 respirators
Following a federal decision to restrict the use of KN95-style respirators for medical use in the U.S., Oregon health and safety officials have…
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Smith Rock State Park plans limited reopening on Thursday
Smith Rock State Park, the world-renowned, popular climbing and hiking area, will have a limited, partial reopening next Thursday, officials…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, total at 127; 79 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 127, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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COVID-19 infects 26 employees at Astoria seafood plant
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Twelve more workers at Bornstein Seafoods in Astoria have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the outbreak to 26. The…
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Cascades Academy, Think Wild enter into partnership
Cascades Academy and Think Wild are excited to bring together their organizations in an official community partnership.…
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Little Richard, a flamboyant architect of rock ‘n’ roll, is dead at 87
Little Richard, the screaming, preening, scene-stealing wild man of early rock ‘n’ roll with hits like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally,” died…
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C.O. guidelines offer how to recreate outdoors safely
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Emergency Information Network encourages local residents to recreate safely. Those who choose to enjoy the…
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Reminder: Tuesday last day to safely mail ballots
Tuesday, May 12, is the last day for Deschutes County voters to safely mail their ballot for the May 19 Primary Election. Ballots must be received…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 11-17
Ongoing Closures: SE 3rd Street between Division Street and Reed Lane for the safety crossing project, expect daytime lane closures including the…
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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a major tourist draw in southern Oregon, is cancelling its fall season due to the coronavirus…
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Oregon fire marshal again extends self-service gas rules change
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Office of the State Fire Marshal is extending its temporary rules change allowing Oregon gas retailers to provide…
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Downtown Bend Business Association scales back budget as events canceled
Downtown Bend is home to many festivals and fundraisers, but with many of these events canceled because of COVID 19, the Downtown Bend Business…
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Sheriff reveals more details about death investigation SW of Madras
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins revealed a few new details Monday about a death investigation that began late last week but said they must…
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As Mother’s Day nears, Bend flower shop feels effects of COVID-19
Mother’s Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for flower shops. And running out of the flowers most in demand is never a good thing,…
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Churches sue Gov. Brown over Oregon coronavirus restrictions
Ten churches from around the state are suing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, arguing her coronavirus stay-at-home orders are…
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