Special report: Youth Choir of C. Oregon turns 30 amid big change
For three decades, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And now, it faces a big change of its…
Continue ReadingMonth: March 2020
Gov. Brown announces March 16-31 statewide K-12 school closure
In consideration of staffing challenges and health concerns due to the public health threat of coronavirus, Governor Kate Brown announced Thursday…
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Council on Aging gets grant to bring meals to mobility-challenged seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon announced Thursday that the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant for home meal…
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Out & About: Snow or not, some gorgeous shots
Another fine week of gorgeous views. Share yours with us from the Share…
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Police: C.O. fugitive likely armed, has vowed to ‘shoot it out,’ not return to prison
Central Oregon law enforcement agencies are hunting for a likely armed fugitive who police said recently vowed not to go back to prison and to…
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Pacific Power won’t disconnect non-paying customers during COVID-19 emergency
Pacific Power said Thursday it is temporarily suspending disconnections and late fees for non-payment for customers in Oregon, Washington and…
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Gov. Inslee orders all Seattle-area schools to close for 6 weeks
As the death toll from the new coronavirus reached at least 31 in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered that all public and private…
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Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case
The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
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New Bend group offers help to those in need amid coronavirus challenges
A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…
Continue ReadingSnow expected to fall Friday
No new snow in the last 24 hours, but we should see it begin again at the resorts Friday…
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Changes are in store
Skies will stay mostly clear Thursday night. Friday will be our transition day.…
Continue Reading Six more COVID-19 cases at Lebanon veterans’ home raise statewide total to 30
Six more residents of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon, where two people were diagnosed Wednesday with COVID-19, have tested positive and are…
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Bend man arrested on sex abuse charges
A month-long investigation of a 39-year-old Bend man in an alleged sexual abuse case led to his arrest Wednesday, according to police who also said…
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Oregon’s 2020 census count begins in Warm Springs
Oregon’s 2020 census effort to count the state’s population kicked off Thursday on the land owned and cherished by the Confederated Tribes of Warm…
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C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well
Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…
Continue Reading COVID-19 govt. news: Bend, Redmond senior centers closing, city of Bend, Legislature, more
The City of Bend is cancelling some meetings and open houses, effective today through April…
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C.O Sportsmen’s Show among many event cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak
We are providing a running list of event cancellations, other information from Central Oregon nonprofits and other organizations.…
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Wyden, Merkley seek permanent funding of Land, Water Conservation Fund
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., join bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce landmark legislation to permanently and fully fund the…
Continue ReadingMore Snow Friday->Sunday
No new snow expected…
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MORE SNOW, BUT NOT TODAY
After pushing some early morning clouds across the region, we can expect to see plenty of sunshine today.…
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