Oregon DHS Child Welfare details efforts amid rumors about pandemic’s impact
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life in Oregon, yet there are stable foundations and values which guide the work to support children…
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Gig workers unite while facing coronavirus risk
During the COVID-19 pandemic, workers for online platforms who shop for groceries and deliver food have become essential for many people stuck at…
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Economist: Deschutes County saw 16.5% plunge in jobs last month
A fairly stable employment picture for the Bend-Redmond metro area (defined as all of Deschutes County) fell off the proverbial cliff in April, as it…
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NW cherry crops face disease and lower harvest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Cherry industry officials in Oregon and Washington state estimate a tree infection has substantially depleted the fruit for…
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New development will bring condos, retail spaces to La Pine
Along with residential condominiums, The Reserve in The Pines project in La Pine will include spaces for retail, a coffee shop, a pub and a bakery,…
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250 flags placed around downtown Bend
The Bend Heroes Foundation placed 250 American flags around downtown Bend to mark Memorial Day, and many participants wore masks due to COVID-19…
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Bend drive-by caravan honors veterans
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and Bend’s Band of Brothers teamed up on Memorial Day to stage a drive-by caravan by area assisted living facilities…
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High school seniors honored with banners in Madras
High school graduation banners were hung in Madras Monday to honor seniors from Madras High School and Bridges High…
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Bend’s Memorial Day ceremony adapts, still honors our fallen heroes
Memorial Day ceremonies took place across Central Oregon Monday, as many gathered to pay respects to those who dedicated and gave their lives serving…
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Redmond holds Memorial Day services
The Redmond VFW Post 4108 and American Legion Post 44 held abbreviated Memorial Day services Monday at Redmond Memorial…
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Bend man seriously injured in motorcycle crash, found the next morning
A 20-year-old Bend man reported missing Saturday morning after failing to go to work or return home was found laying in the brush off a Forest…
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Warmer days ahead
Clouds will thicken a bit Memorial Day night, but we should stay…
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ODFW’s advice: Let the turtles cross the road
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists advise Oregonians to be on the lookout for turtles on roadways, bike paths or trails. During the…
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Junction City driver jailed after crash kills 2, seriously injures third
A 21-year-old Junction City man was jailed on DUII and criminally negligent homicide charges after a crash early Saturday morning killed two people…
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Portland VA Hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak
The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus.…
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Agencies prep for ‘aquatic invaders’ with virtual response exercise
A rapid response team of local, state and federal agencies and the Warm Springs tribes recently held a tabletop exercise in the event invasive…
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ODA reminds swine sellers of import requirements
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said it is seeing an increase of out-of-state swine coming into the state from several Midwestern locations, a…
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Oregon reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, one in Deschutes; no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Sunday and remains at 148, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Family surprises brain surgery patient at St. Charles Bend
Jeff Rasmussen, 56, battled brain cancer nearly a decade ago, and is recovering from brain surgery at St. Charles Bend after being diagnosed again…
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ANOTHER NICE DAY
The warm up will continue under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today. Highs will reach the mid 70’s.…
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