Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office rolls out safe firearms storage program
The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office launched Wednesday a firearms safe storage program that will allow residents to temporarily, safely store their…
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Red Cross in Bend in need of more African American blood donors
The American Red Cross says it is in need of more African American blood donors to help treat sickle cell disease.…
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City of Bend outlines goals, efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
Following the recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd and rallies that have taken place across Central Oregon, the city of Bend shared…
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Farmers Market adapts, returns to downtown Bend
The Bend Farmers Market downtown returned to Brooks Alley on Wednesday, with some changes to meet public health guidelines. The market will be held…
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In wake of George Floyd death, Bend PD plans to add body cameras
The Bend Police Department is planning to incorporate the use of body cameras to help build transparency between officers and community members when…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon students honored with scholarships for health care careers
St. Charles Health System and the Cascades East Area Health Education Center have awarded scholarships to several high school seniors and college…
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Volunteers clean up storm damage in Madras
Parts of Central Oregon are still picking up the pieces from a major storm over the weekend. On Wednesday, a group of volunteers helped remove debris…
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DCSO Search and Rescue helps mountain biker injured in fall west of Bend
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance Wednesday of a mountain biker who was injured when he fell of his bike and hit a…
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Health council seeks public input on Medicaid care benefits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Health care leaders in Central Oregon have been listening to Medicaid patients since 2011, and they want to add more voices. …
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State child care safety audit finds stronger background checks needed
While the vast majority of state-approved child care providers don’t have criminal convictions, auditors found agencies have approved some providers…
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Tourist towns balance fear, survival in make-or-break summer
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (AP) — As the coronavirus raced across America, the quaint seaside town of Cannon Beach shooed away the tourists it depends on.…
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Most Oregon counties could enter Phase 2’s looser rules as soon as Friday
Oregon’s Phase 2 coronavirus reopening plan will begin as soon as Friday for up to 31 counties and includes opening pools, zoos, museums and movie…
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C. Oregon Locavore assembles volunteers to help storm-hit farmers
The severe storm that tore through Central Oregon on Saturday has left many local farmers with severe property and crop damage, and the nonprofit…
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Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths, 64 cases
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives, raising the state’s death toll to 159, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Some C.O. campgrounds about to reopen, but with differences
The Deschutes National Forest will begin reopening select campgrounds, starting Friday, but the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health…
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Bend bowling alley, church among those ready for Phase 2 reopening
If and when Deschutes County is approved for Phase 2 reopening, the Sun Mountain Fun Center in Bend is certainly ready to open.…
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Some Bend parents asking BPRD to reopen playgrounds
Some Bend parents are calling on the Bend Park and Recreation District to reopen playgrounds and parks for their children, but BPRD officials said…
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Watch live: Gov. Kate Brown outlines Phase 2 reopening guidelines
Gov. Kate Brown said she will hold a press availability at 11 a.m. Wednesday to discuss Phase II of reopening under her framework for building a…
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SUNNY & WARM
A westerly flow that is not very heavily laden with moisture may bring a thin cloud or two to the High Desert today, but there is not threat of any…
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Mtn. View HS seniors experience different kind of graduation
It’s not your typical graduation ceremony, but Mountain View High School seniors and their families are still grateful for a memorable…
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