Oregon reports 7 more COVID-19 related deaths, 2 in Deschutes County; 394 new cases
There are seven new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, two in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 2,601, the Oregon Health…
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Douglass-led slate win Bend-La Pine School Board races; Sisters school levy passes, other requests fail
Bend-La Pine School Board Chair Carrie McPherson Douglas and three political newcomers, backed by Deschutes County Democratic Party leaders, handily…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives national honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services named the High Desert Museum in Bend Tuesday as one of six recipients of the 2021 National Medal for…
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Stolen Warm Springs Fire brush rig recovered, with damage; reward offered for culprit
A Warm Springs Fire and Safety brush-rig pickup truck stolen from the fire station early last Thursday was recovered Saturday, with some items stolen…
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Deschutes, 4 other Oregon counties hit 65% vaccine goal, move to ‘Lower Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in…
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New OHA guidance: Businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask, distance requirements
The Oregon Health Authority released updated guidance Tuesday about mask and physical distancing requirements for individuals fully vaccinated…
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Merkley to hold remote town hall for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office has announced the senator will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Deschutes County on Tuesday, May…
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St. Charles Family Care clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccine
Central Oregonians who are 12 and older — and who are already scheduled for an appointment with a provider — now have the option of receiving a…
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Oregon jobless rate holds steady in April, but hiring slows, long-term jobless grows
Oregon’s unemployment rate remained at 6.0% in April, the same as in March. The rate declined slightly in January, February, and March before…
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Feds seize $3.6M from Eugene company over sale of fake N95 masks
The federal government has seized $3.6 million from the bank account of a Eugene, Oregon company involved in a deal to sell $4.5 million in…
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Oregon hires independent arborist to review disputed hazard tree removal efforts
A Pacific Northwest arborist with more than 30 years of experience in forestry and hazard tree analysis has been hired as an independent contractor…
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Despite new COVID guidance, Central Oregon HS basketball tips off, masks in place
After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on…
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Oregon Senate votes to reinstate foreclosure moratorium
Lawmakers in the Oregon Senate voted in favor of a bill on Monday that would reinstate the state’s moratorium on foreclosures for homeowners…
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Arnold Irrigation District hopes to fill sinkhole, restore service by Friday
On Monday afternoon, Duane Schiedler was hard at…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 75th; 310 new cases
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 75th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,590, the Oregon…
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C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older
Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and…
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Oregon advocates to keep fighting past non-unanimous jury convictions, despite ruling
Advocates for over 200 people found guilty of crimes by Oregon juries that weren’t unanimous say they’ll keep fighting to have the convictions…
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Les Schwab’s granddaughter gives $6 million donation to Friends of the Children
The national organization Friends of the Children announced Monday that they received a two-year, $6 million matching gift from Bellevue,…
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WorkSource Oregon to host construction, manufacturing drive-thru hiring event in Redmond
WorkSource Oregon will be hosting a drive-thru hiring event for construction and manufacturing positions with 16 employers on Saturday at its…
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