Warmest day of the week
As high pressure gains a little strength over the region our skies will go from partly cloudy this morning to mostly sunny in the afternoon.
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Salem stalemate may kill Bend homeless shelter funds
Oregon House Democrats, frustrated by the continued walkout of most Republican lawmakers, are spotlighting specific bills in jeopardy, one that would send at least $2.5 million to Bend to tackle homelessness issues.
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Bend presses ahead with renewed Juniper Ridge vision
At Wednesday night’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors got an update and looked some of the best ways to encourage and accommodate more business development at the city-owned Juniper Ridge site.
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Lillard returns with 22 points as Blazers beat Wizards
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 22 points in his return from a groin injury and Carmelo Anthony scored 25 as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards 125-104 on Wednesday night. Hassan Whiteside recorded his 48th double-double of the season for Portland, finishing with 24 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. CJ
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OSU researchers use decades-old fish to learn more about parasites
Decades-old fish stored at Oregon State University have proved valuable in learning more about parasites that infect a family of fish that includes salmon and trout in the Pacific Northwest.
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CDC OKs $500K in initial Oregon funds for coronavirus response
Oregon’s congressional delegation on Wednesday announced $500,000 in Centers for Disease Control funding for the state of Oregon to help fight the coronavirus.
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Suicide becomes leading cause of death among Oregon youth
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released data showing that suicide was the leading cause of death among Oregon youth ages 10 to 24 in 2018, up from the second-leading cause of death in 2017.
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Grants aid NeighborImpact post-home purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention
Two grants recently awarded to NeighborImpact will help support housing retention for low income homeowners by providing post-purchase counseling and foreclosure prevention services to Central Oregon residents.
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Summit HS mock trial team set for state competition
Summit High’s mock trial team won the recent regional event and is headed to the state competition this weekend.
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Bend Park & Rec officials tour Drake Park project area
The Bend Park and Rec District Board toured Drake Park on Wednesday ahead of a trail improvement project that could lead to the removal of up to 3-dozen trees, though Executive Director Don Horton said they will try to save as many as they can.
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11 mini-horses from Miss. arrive at Bend refuge
11 miniature horses were brought to Central Oregon from Mississippi and should be available for adoption soon.
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Summit in B-Ball Playoffs
Max Goldwasser previews the Storm vs. Sheldon
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Mtn. View senior basketball star caps memorable career
The Mtn. View girls didn’t make the playoffs this season, but senior star forward Bailey Dickerson still had a season – and a varsity career – to remember.
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New NE Bend site drawing several restaurants
The East End project on NE Cushing Drive near St. Charles Bend has drawn several restaurants and is scheduled to open this summer.
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COCC: New homes on its Bend land will help offset tuition costs
Central Oregon Community College and its partners held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new housing development on college-owned land that school officials say will bring more homes to Bend and help to offset the cost of tuition.
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OSP trooper arrested in Bend on domestic violence assault charge
A 39-year-old Oregon State Police trooper surrendered to Bend police Wednesday and was arrested on a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault charge in a domestic violence incident alleged to have occurred last July in Powell Butte.
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Deschutes Stabilization Center gets staffing funds
Deschutes County Health Services is getting some funding help from the Central Oregon Health Council and sheriff’s office to staff the Stabilization Center, designed to help those in crisis need of mental health services, opening May 1 at the public safety campus off Highway 20.
Continue ReadingA little snow, more this weekend
One inch of new snow to report at Mt Hood Meadows and Timberline. Snow is expected across the Cascades this weekend.
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Another mild day
Our sky will be clear to mostly clear Wednesday night.
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U.S. Forest Service seeks seasonal job applicants
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service is accepting applications this week for over 80 seasonal spring and summer jobs in Oregon and Washington. Positions are available in multiple fields, including archaeology, customer service, range, forestry, fire, recreation, engineering, hydrology, biology, dispatch, and engineering. Applications must be submitted on www.USAJOBS.gov between March 3 – 9. More information about
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