Coronavirus

COVID-19 risk levels in Oregon rise, reversing recent trend

New COVID-19 infection risk levels rose in Oregon according to the latest report from the County COVID-19 Community…

Coronavirus

Omicron variant is a question mark in otherwise optimistic COVID-19 forecast

The likely arrival of the new omicron variant and questions about its strength and speed are clouding an…

Business

Medical groups receive influx of cash to offset costs

Medical centers and professionals received another influx cash from the federal government to offset losses from increased testing…

Coronavirus

Free vaccination clinic to be held at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

A free drive-thru for COVID-19 vaccines will be available for anyone 5 or older starting Tuesday at the…

Bend

After a year of loss and grief, Bend couple gives thanks

For a few hours this Thanksgiving, Matthew Romero and Ashley Cedzo will gather with friends and be able…

Business

Deschutes County leisure, hospitality industry gain jobs

Deschutes County’s economy has recovered from the pandemic-related nosedive, driven mostly by a surge in hiring in the…

Coronavirus

Oregon has new mask, school and vaccine verification actions to fight COVID-19

No more masks outdoors, new COVID-19 quarantine protocols and testing in schools and a vaccination verification system were…

Bend

St. Charles Bend hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children

After getting her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, 10-year-old Sophie McConnell wanted to stay at the Bend…

Coronavirus

Emails describe COVID outbreak at Bend High that quarantined 70 students

The football game cancellations at Bend High School came in quick succession last month after the coronavirus forced…

Coronavirus

COVID-19 recovery slows, but no sign of a new spike

Oregon’s rebound from the delta-variant spike in COVID-19 has slowed, with hospitalizations projected to remain high through February,…

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