Oregon Dept. of Revenue warns of scams related to COVID-19 relief payments
The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Tuesday of calls and email phishing attempts related to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19,…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: DCSO reporting tool, advice for pet owners, more
Here’s Tuesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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Wyden, Merkley plan bill to ensure immigrants can access health care amid COVID-19
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…
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United Way adds $30,000 to Central Oregon COVID-19 Response Fund
Grant applications being accepted BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last week, United Way in Central Oregon launched a new COVID-19 Response Fund to agencies…
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Crook County offers business assistance grants
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County has formed a local COVID-19 Business Assistance Task Force to help local companies deal with the…
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Deschutes County clerk says May 19 primary is still on
Details upcoming registration deadlines BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The next election in Deschutes County is the Oregon Presidential Primary Election.…
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St. Charles CEO: Lab has sent out only about 900 COVID-19 tests
St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka issued another message to the community Monday, saying social distancing and other steps are…
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Bend sign company helps essential retailers enforce social distancing
Many stores and businesses in Central Oregon that normally see high traffic volumes are finding creative ways to enforce social distancing between…
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Get There Challenge offers perks for working remotely
Teleworking challenge offers incentives to motivate people who work…
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Wyden, Merkley ask SBA why agriculture is excluded from economic injury grants
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Monday urged the U.S. Small Business Administration to make farmers and agricultural businesses in…
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Bend Fire prepares for surge in emergency calls
As emergency crews across the U.S. brace for a spike in coronavirus cases, Bend Fire and Rescue and other fire departments across Central Oregon are…
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Fred Meyer to start limiting customer numbers
Starting Tuesday, only one person per 120 square feet will be allowed in Fred Meyer stores at once. An infrared device at the entrances will be used…
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Deschutes County sheriff announces relief fund for first responders
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson announced Monday the launch of the “Deschutes First Response Fund,” a relief fund to support first…
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Deschutes SO launches online reporting service
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it is now offering an online reporting service that allows citizens to file non-emergency…
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C. Oregon golf courses still open, with social distancing policies in place
While many outdoor recreation areas have been closed to prevent groups of people from gathering, golf courses in Oregon are allowed to remain…
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Suspect jailed in theft of Madras Black Bear Diner catering trailer
A Sandy man has been arrested and a woman is being sought in last week’s theft of a catering trailer from the parking lot of the Madras Black Bear…
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C.O. health officials urge residents to wear cloth masks in public
Central Oregon health officials today advocated that all residents begin wearing a cloth face covering over their mouths and nose in public,…
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Washington schools to be closed for the rest of the school year
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, state schools chief announced Monday that schools will stay closed for the rest of the school year, distance learning to…
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Closures of Bend’s Butler Market Road start in a week
As part of the city of Bend’s Empire Corridor Improvements Project, additional segments of Northeast Butler Market Road will be closed for five…
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COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon; cases reach 1,132
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 29, while the state tally of cases has topped 1,100, the Oregon…
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