LOCAL CORONAVIRUS WEEKEND UPDATE: 2 New Cases In Central Oregon, 13 Total Deaths Statewide

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The COVID-19 virus has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 13, the Oregon Health Authority reported Saturday.
OHA also reported 65 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 479, as of 8 a.m. Saturday. The new COVID-19 cases are in the following counties: Benton (3), Clackamas (5), Clatsop (1), Deschutes (2, for a total of 20), Jackson (2), Josephine (1), Linn (4), Marion (11), Multnomah (14), Polk (1), Umatilla (1), Washington (18), Yamhill (2).

The Oregon Health Authority reports new cases once a day on its website: www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus.

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Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire

Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central

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Outdoor Lighting Rules Take Effect Dec. 23rd

Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies while maintaining public safety. The updated rules take effect Dec. 23 for all new outdoor light installations in unincorporated