Child Abuse Risk Escalates During Times of High Stress, KIDS Center Plans for Surge in Cases
The risk for child abuse is at an unprecedented high. Children are at increased risk…
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City Extends Local State of Emergency, Order Discouraging Tourist Travel
The City of Bend has extended the COVID-19 local state of emergency and administrative order…
BlackStrap Donating Civil Face Masks
(Photo | Courtesy of BlackStrap) Native to Bend, Oregon, BlackStrap designs and manufactures premium outerwear…
How Central Oregonians Can Report Issues Related to COVID-19 Restrictions
The “Safe and Strong Oregon” order declared by Gov. Kate Brown addresses gatherings, closure of…
Old Mill District Businesses Continue to Reopen
(Photo | Courtesy of Old MIll District) As part of Deschutes County’s Phase I reopening…
Deschutes Public Library Establishes Plan for Reopening
Deschutes Public Library has announced its reopening plan, which will begin the last week of…
Central Oregon Health Council Awards More Than $185,000 in Small Grants
(Photo | Pexels) Funding for COVID-19-Related Requests Under $5,000 Still Available The Central Oregon Health…
Bend-based Ripclear Donates COVID-19 Face Shields to Portland Fire & Rescue
(Photo | Courtesy of Ripclear) Ripclear, makers of the most advanced protective film for outdoor…
Deschutes County Gets Green Light on Phase 1 Reopening, Starting Tomorrow
(Photo | Pexels) The long-awaited day of reopening businesses and personal activity in Deschutes County…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in Oregon and the number one leading…