Smith Rock State Park partially reopens
Smith Rock State Park, the scenic hiking and climbing spot, reopened Thursday, with some limitations in place. It was not overly crowded, which is…
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OSP shootout with Wash. murder suspect shuts I-84
Authorities say a man wanted in connection with a murder in Ritzville, Washington, was arrested Thursday after he was hurt in a police pursuit and…
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A short break in the rain
Light and variable winds will calm Thursday evening and rain showers will taper…
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Hammonds drop appeal for lost grazing allotments
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Hammond Ranches has dropped a legal challenge against the federal government, at least for now, to compete for cattle grazing…
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Bend’s Pilot Butte fireworks, Airshow of the Cascades appear to be a go for now
While most of Oregon gets a green — well, yellow — light to start resuming limited business and other activities, there’s word that two summer…
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Deschutes Public Library outlines ‘three-chapter’ reopening plan
Deschutes Public Library on Thursday announced its “three-chapter” phased reopening plan, which will begin the last week of May.…
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Portland nursing home with state’s deadliest virus outbreak sued
The daughter of a woman who died after contracting the coronavirus at a Portland long-term care facility has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit, claiming…
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Oregon reports three more COVID-19 deaths, for total of 137; 67 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 137, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens Saturday for passholders only, in limited fashion
In something of a “better late than never” season finale, Mt. Bachelor announced Thursday it will offer a nine-day, limited-access opening for skiers…
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Oregon Employment Dept. acknowledges tens of 1,000s are still waiting for benefits
Despite extensive efforts to ramp up and add staff, “tens of thousands” of Oregonians are still waiting for their unemployment benefits due to the…
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Update: Jefferson County joins Deschutes, Crook in Phase 1 reopening Friday
A total of 28 Oregon counties, including Deschutes and Crook, have received state approval of Phase 1 business reopening plans, Gov. Kate Brown said…
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Ashland residents report bear issues; one hanging out in neighborhood killed
The city of Ashland is experiencing a high level of bear problems, leading to one frequent visitor being put down Wednesday in a high-density area.…
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Better chance of rain
The slow-moving system that gave us a chance of rain showers yesterday will do so again today.…
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The Center expands access to care next week, with safety measures
The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care said Wednesday it will move forward with expanding appointment availability at its clinics in Bend and…
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KPOV building support in virtual membership drive to connect community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In challenging times for all of us, KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, is working to bring our community together even as most…
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NeighborImpact Head Start taking applications for 2020-21 school year enrollment
NeighborImpact Head Start is now accepting applications for enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year.…
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Visually impaired Oregonians face voting challenges amid COVID-19
Oregon’s vote-by-mail system is earning praise during the coronavirus pandemic, but some Oregonians still will need help to get their vote…
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Bend-La Pine Schools hold student calendar artwork contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, Bend-La Pine Schools creates and mails home a Family Handbook and Calendar which shares key dates and addresses…
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Deschutes, Crook counties among at least 18 approved for Phase 1 reopening Friday
Deschutes County announced Thursday morning that it’s been approved by Gov. Kate Brown to enter Phase 1 of reopening on Friday. Crook County also was…
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Central Oregon Locavore kicks off fundraiser for new freezers
Central Oregon Locavore in Bend is need of help from the community to raise money for new equipment.…
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