Bend’s Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. remodels for reopening
When we’re able to dine inside at local restaurants again, you may recognize a changed environment at some of your favorite spots.
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Saving Grace adds new texting feature
Many victims are quarantined with their abusers, and a new texting service will make communication with Saving Grace easier.
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CARE Package launches first domestic aid initiative
The CARE organization, founded in 1945, has launched its first domestic aid initiative to help frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first CARE package was sent to families in need during World War II. Now in its 75th year, the organization hopes to bring some of its aid efforts to the U.S.
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C.O. home care service offering free care
The price of at-home care can sometimes be too high for some, especially during these times. Touching Hearts at Home Central Oregon has found a way to offer its services for free.
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Redmond Airport uses slow time for construction
Fewer people are flying through the Redmond Airport these days, so it has been using this time to do some clean-up, painting and construction, including a new dedicated TSA pre-check lane, 480 new parking spots and an expanded operations building to store snow removal equipment.
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Deschutes County 4-H and FFA feel impacts of fair cancellation
Deschutes County 4-H and Future Farmers of America feel impacts of the cancellation of the Deschutes County Fair, which is the largest recognition these groups get.
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Redmond bias crimes suspect pleads not guilty
A Portland man accused of attempted murder and committing a bias crime against a Redmond motel owner pleaded not guilty to charges on Wednesday.
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Bright Wood lays off 211 at Redmond, Madras factories
One of Central Oregon’s largest manufacturers, Bright Wood Corp., has laid off more than 200 workers this spring amid a sharp downturn in customer demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Cool, with showers
Rain showers and gusty winds continue Wednesday night, with lows in the 30s.
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Bend Pet Parade, Deschutes County Fair canceled due to COVID-19
Two of the longest-running, most memorable constants of a Central Oregon summer — the Bend Pet Parade and the Deschutes County Fair — were canceled Wednesday due to the governor’s directives against holding large summer events to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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Husband of La Pine day care operator arrested on abuse charge
A three-week investigation has led to the arrest of a La Pine man, accused of abusing a young girl at a day care operated by his wife, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.
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Witnesses, people of interest interviewed in Jefferson County death investigation
Several people of interest and witnesses are being interviewed, nearly a week after unidentified human remains were found at a property southwest of Madras, Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins said Wednesday.
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OSP releases video of Klamath County shootout that wounded trooper, killed suspect
Oregon State Police on Wednesday released dramatic in-car and body camera footage from last month’s officer-involved shooting near Klamath Falls in which a gunman fired at least 36 shots at pursuing officers, wounding one, before he was shot and killed.
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Oregon reports four new COVID-19 deaths, first case of childhood disease linked to virus
The Oregon Health Authority reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, raising the total to 134.
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Older, larger companies benefit from not investing in worker safety, study finds
Companies best equipped to provide safe workplaces are the least likely to do so, because they benefit financially from forgoing the cost of enacting workplace safety practices, a recent study found.
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Warm Springs woman injured in crash into road barriers west of Madras
A Warm Springs woman was injured Wednesday morning when she drove around a road barrier west of Madras and slammed head-on into concrete barriers blocking the road, Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins said.
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Warm Springs officers helping students outside of school
More than 600 students and families in Warm Springs face a new reality, with schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Warm Springs K-8 Academy School Resource Officer Kevin O’Brien.
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Wyden, Merkley propose $4 billion to ensure all students have internet access
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at ensuring all K-12 students have adequate home internet connectivity and devices during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Showers likely, thunderstorms possible
If you like rain and thunderstorms, Wednesday will be another great weather day for you. After rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, those same conditions are sticking with us. Showers will likely hit the High Desert after 11 a.m. Wednesday, and will likely stick with us until at least Thursday evening. On Wednesday, we could also
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Warm Springs abuser, 70, to get early release from federal prison hit by COVID-19
A federal judge agreed Tuesday to grant early release to a 70-year-old inmate and former Warm Springs police officer, eight months before completing his 10-year sentence for sexually abusing five girls, due to his high vulnerability to COVID-19 behind bars.
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