Bend gym-goers react to new mask requirement
With the latest statewide mask requirement that took effect Wednesday, Central Oregon’s gyms are going to look a little…
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Oregon reports record 281 new COVID-19 cases, 11 in C. Oregon
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 208, along with a daily record of 281 new cases, 11 of them in…
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‘Blast the Virus!’: La Pine July 4th fireworks display will go on
Wednesday would have been the first day of La Pine’s annual four-day Frontier Days…
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New wildfire breaks out near Bessie Butte, south of Bend
A new wildfire broke out late Wednesday afternoon near Bessie Butte, south of Bend, and drew a quick attack in blustery winds, Central Oregon fire…
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Oregon drug treatment, decriminalization measure qualifies for Nov. ballot
The Oregon Secretary of State’s office confirmed on its website that the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act has enough valid signatures to…
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Carrot and stick: Gov. Brown stands firm on masks but says police shouldn’t write tickets
Wielding both a carrot and a stick, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday those who violate the new statewide mask requirement could be charged, but…
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COVID-19 brings ticket sales hit, refunds blowback for Les Schwab Amphitheater
With most summer entertainment on hold due to COVID- 19, many people who looked forward to concerts and shows at the Les Schwab Amphitheater are…
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Bend’s June was warmer, drier than normal, NWS says
Bend experienced a warmer and drier than normal June, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by NOAA’s National Weather Service in…
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Bend’s summer tourism on the rise, which could lead to more COVID-19 cases
The summer months are a popular time of the year for many tourists to visit Bend, but during a pandemic, it could increase the spread of COVID-19. …
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Police declare N. Portland protest a riot, use tear gas to disperse crowd
A protest in north Portland Tuesday evening was declared a riot by police and officers used tear gas to disperse…
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Bend woman among 4 killed in California car crash
A 23-year-old Bend woman was one of four people killed Monday night when their car left a road and hit an oak tree in Templeton, California, the…
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Bend, Redmond businesses say they will enforce mask mandate
Now that Gov. Kate Brown has issued a statewide mandate requiring face coverings in all indoor public spaces, starting Wednesday, some Central Oregon…
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Bend motor glider pilot killed in crash after takeoff from Bend Airport
A motor glider crashed and burned shortly after takeoff Tuesday afternoon at Bend Municipal Airport, killing the pilot, a 65-year-old Bend man,…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warns: Recent phone scammers fake real numbers
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is once again warning citizens about a phone scam that is making the rounds in the county.…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 181 new COVID-19 cases, 22 in Central Oregon
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 207, along with 181 new cases — 22 of them in two Central…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 emergency order another 60 days
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for another 60 days, until Sept.…
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Dry conditions, low water prompt Prineville Reservoir fire limits, boat ramp closures
Dry conditions and low water levels have prompted a partial campfire ban and a closure of two boat ramps on Prineville Reservoir, the Oregon Parks…
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Bend Fire & Rescue asks residents to report illegal fireworks, notes $750 fine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is urging residents to celebrate the Fourth of July safely, with legal fireworks — and to report the use…
Continue ReadingState ‘stands ready’ to enforce mask order, Gov. Brown tells NewsChannel 21
Gov. Kate Brown spoke with NewsChannel 21 on Monday afternoon about her announcement earlier in the day expanding a face covering mandate statewide,…
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Sen. Ron Wyden tells C.O. virtual town hall he’s ‘proud of peaceful protests’
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., answered questions online from Central Oregonians Monday in a “virtual town hall” that focused largely on current issues such…
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