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Staying home works: Oregon appears ready to handle surge of COVID-19 patients

April 7, 2020 7:31 pm KTVZ

It appears that most Oregonians have been acting on pleas by the governor and others to stay home and save lives, as the latest projections outlined…

Bend BottleDrop makes changes to curb COVID-19 spread

April 7, 2020 7:08 pm KTVZ

The BottleDrop Redemption Center in Bend remains open amid the coronavirus outbreak, but it has made some changes in a bid to prevent spreading the…

Many C.O. unemployment filers still waiting on benefits

April 7, 2020 6:52 pm KTVZ

For many people in Central Oregon and across the nation, they’re entering their first, second and even third week of unemployment, and with bills…

Fred Meyer limits customer counts; Bend shoppers don’t notice difference

April 7, 2020 6:43 pm KTVZ

Fred Meyer said Monday it would begin implementing stricter social distancing guidelines on Tuesday by limiting the number of guests it lets in its…

Salvation Army of Bend tries to keep up with rising demand

April 7, 2020 6:21 pm KTVZ

Capt. Mike Johnson says they need more volunteers, supplies to continue serving the…

Bend PE teacher hosting virtual exercises

April 7, 2020 5:00 pm KTVZ

North Star Elementary School teacher Jenny White is creating instructional exercise videos to keep kids active and engaged during the coronavirus…

Bend’s Pine Tavern keeps salaried staff on payroll

April 7, 2020 4:40 pm KTVZ

Pine Tavern owner Bill McCormick is keeping his salaried staff on payroll while the restaurant is closed due to the coronavirus. He is also canceling…

Temporary tattoos with positive messages for health care workers

April 7, 2020 4:45 pm KTVZ

Bend-based company Conscious Ink has launched the “Front Line Heroes” campaign, which sends temporary tattoos with positive messages to health care…

ODOT warns cyclists, others: Stay off McKenzie Pass Hwy.

April 7, 2020 3:48 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning cyclists, others to stay away from the Old McKenzie Highway west of Sisters as crews plow and…

Gov. Brown weighs in on wearing homemade cloth masks in public

April 7, 2020 11:10 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement Tuesday on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance regarding the use of…

Gov. Brown aligns executive order dates, convenes COVID-19 advisory panel

April 7, 2020 2:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday issued Executive Order 20-14, aligning the effective date for the prohibition on dine-in food and drink consumption in…

Walden COVID-19 update: New global ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory, more

April 7, 2020 1:23 pm KTVZ News Partners

Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released an update on COVID-19 for Tuesday, April 7, and also released a video urging all Oregonians to follow the Centers…

Oregon inmates sue over COVID-19 response

April 7, 2020 9:16 am The Associated Press

A group of inmates concerned about contracting COVID-19 filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the leaders at the state…

Oregon Dept. of Revenue warns of scams related to COVID-19 relief payments

April 7, 2020 11:41 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Tuesday of calls and email phishing attempts related to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19,…

C.O. COVID-19 update: DCSO reporting tool, advice for pet owners, more

April 7, 2020 11:33 am KTVZ News Partners

Here’s Tuesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…

Wyden, Merkley plan bill to ensure immigrants can access health care amid COVID-19

April 7, 2020 9:27 am KTVZ News Partners

ens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday they will introduce legislation that would ensure everyone in the United States can have access…