Smith Rock climber seriously injured in 20-foot fall
A Smith Rock climber was taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after falling about 20 feet late Sunday afternoon,…
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Bend Councilor Abernethy won’t seek re-election
For the second time in his political career on the Bend City Council, Bruce Abernethy announced Sunday night he will step down and not seek another…
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‘Digital nomad’ staying near Bend says COVID-19 test came back negative
A man staying with family east of Bend who returned from Thailand in February on a flight full of coughing passengers said he learned Monday from…
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No. 3 Oregon women rout No. 7 Stanford for Pac-12 title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 20 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds to lead No. 3 Oregon to an 89-56 victory over No. 7 Stanford in the…
Continue ReadingWash. virus deaths hit 18 with 2 more from nursing home
SEATTLE (AP) — Two more residents at a nursing home at the center of the outbreak of the new coronavirus in northwestern Washington have died,…
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Global stocks tumble as oil crashes
(CNN) — Global stocks are collapsing Monday as the novel coronavirus outbreak and an oil crash rattle…
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Bend women-operated businesses team up for International Women’s Day
Naked Winery and Sole Footbar offered discounts on wine and massages on Sunday, marking International Women’s…
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Timbers score early for 1-0 win over Nashville SC
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Diego Valeri scored an early goal and the Portland Timbers beat expansion Nashville SC 1-0 on Sunday. Valeri scored in the…
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Blazers’ McCollum, Kings’ Len fined for altercation
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland guard CJ McCollum was fined $20,000 and Sacramento forward/center Alex Len $15,000 by the NBA on Sunday for an altercation…
Continue ReadingSunday evening snow report
Two new inches of snow at Meadows and Timberline in the past 24 hours. Willamette Pass added an inch of new snow in the past…
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Chances for rain and snow this evening before a clearing trend
Happy Sunday Central Oregon! Cool and cloudy once again and this evening we will continue to see chances off and on for rain and snow. Snow levels…
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State issues COVID-19 guidance to schools, universities
Oregon public health, education officials on Sunday issued guidance and best practices to schools, colleges and universities regarding the novel…
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Oregon COVID-19 cases double to 14; Gov. Brown declares state of emergency
With the number of confirmed or presumptive COVID-19 cases in Oregon doubling to 14 in a day, Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency to…
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No. 13 Oregon claims Pac-12 with 80-67 win over Stanford
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored 29 points, as No. 13 Oregon beat Stanford 80-67 Saturday night to win the Pac-12 regular season title.…
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Stranded Redmond man, mom catch last flight out of Thailand, back in US
A Redmond man stranded in Thailand with his mother at the end of their vacation when their and numerous other flights were canceled due to the…
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COCC student receives $2,000 Soroptimist ‘Live Your Dream Award’
This year’s Soroptimist International of Bend “Live Your Dream Award” winner is Sierra Marbut. She was the recipient of $2,000 at the annual…
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Bend-area home prices still on the rise in February
Bend-area home prices continued their steady climb of recent months in February, with the median price rising $11,000 to $460,000, an appraisal…
Continue Reading Bogdanovic scores 27, Kings beat Blazers 123-111
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovic had 27 points and eight assists, Buddy Hield scored 22 off the bench and the Sacramento Kings beat the…
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Ionescu leads No. 3 Oregon past No. 13 Arizona 88-70
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu had 31 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 3 Oregon to an 88-70 victory over No. 13 Arizona on Saturday in the…
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C.O. students compete in ‘Battle of the Books’ competition in Prineville
Cascade Middle School and Mountain View High School will compete in State…
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