C.O. races go virtual, make changes amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic grows stronger and wider, Central Oregon races on the calendar through May are making changes to keep the running…
Continue ReadingAs the coronavirus pandemic grows stronger and wider, Central Oregon races on the calendar through May are making changes to keep the running…
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 virus has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingThe Powell Butte non-profit “The 1017 Project” is increasing its beef donations to area churches and food pantries, which are facing increased…
Continue ReadingTo reduce exposure and spread of COVID-19, Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday banned short-term rental stays in the rural county until May…
Continue ReadingThe Crook County Health Department reported Wednesday afternoon the first case of COVID-19 in the county, apparently travel-related. They said the…
Continue ReadingSt. Charles Health System on Wednesday asked for the public’s help once again with the donation of masks—this time, hand-sewn ones, with a goal…
Continue ReadingOregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday issued an executive order placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, also strengthening…
Continue ReadingSecretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a final decision Wednesday to construct and maintain a system of up to 11,000 miles of strategically…
Continue ReadingSen. Ron Wyden joined group of 42 senators urging agencies to ensure all Social Security beneficiaries will receive virus relief assistance without…
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday morning at Elk Meadow Elementary in southwest Bend, parents dropped by to pick up educational materials for their kids to learn at…
Continue ReadingIt was anything but a normal March in Bend (or anywhere, for that matter) — except for the weather, which was close to the city’s average…
Continue ReadingThe state of Oregon says a shipment of personal protective equipment was due Tuesday from FEMA and will be distributed to all 36 counties and nine…
Continue ReadingAs schools across the country remain closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Bend-La Pine Schools students and their families are among the many…
Continue ReadingYour money is safe in a federally insured bank – but a Bend financial planner says it’s actually a great time to…
Continue ReadingWhile states have implemented mandates for people to socially distance from one another, those battling alcohol and drug addiction are potentially…
Continue ReadingThe Redmond School Board on Tuesday selected Dr. Charan Cline of Yamhill to be the district’s next…
Continue ReadingMadras police and other agencies are searching for whoever stole a catering truck from Black Bear Diner early Tuesday that last was seen being towed…
Continue ReadingA Redmond man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of forcing his way into a southwest Redmond apartment and fleeing after the resident fired two…
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 18, while 84 new cases brings the statewide total to…
Continue ReadingThe Oregon State Board of Nursing recently approved a program expansion request from Central Oregon Community College’s nursing program, enabling…
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