Bend man arrested in Hwy. 97 DUII-drugs hit-and-run crash south of Terrebonne
A Bend man who fled an injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 south of Terrebonne Sunday afternoon was stopped by an Oregon State Police trooper five miles…
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Gusty winds buffet C.O.; downed tree cuts power to 1,000 south of Prineville
Winds gusting to nearly 40 mph toppled a tree into a power line south of Prineville on Sunday afternoon, knocking out power to about 1,000 Central…
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Oregon reports 247 new COVID-19 cases; 8 in Deschutes, 3 in Jefferson
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 202, but another 247 cases were reported, including 11 in Central…
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Hwy. 97 driver swerves to avoid deer, crashes, sparks brush fire, power outage
A driver who swerved to avoid a deer crossing U.S. Highway 97 in southern Bend crashed and sparked a brushfire Sunday morning that closed the highway…
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NW grocers issue ‘urgent plea’ for public to always wear masks in businesses
The Northwest Grocery Association issued an urgent call Saturday to the public to wear masks at all times when in a place of business, especially at…
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No Crooked River Roundup, but parade goes on with C.O. rodeo queens
A special parade featuring several Central Oregon rodeo queens took place in Prineville on Saturday, when the canceled 75th annual Crooked River…
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Redmond outdoor market underway for summer
Central Oregon farmers and outdoor markets are going strong, despite the COVID-19 restrictions. One happens each Saturday at General Duffy’s…
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Downtown Bend restaurants get OK to expand onto sidewalks, parking spots
Two Bend restaurants, 900 Wall and neighbor Joolz, are among the first to get city approval for use of sidewalk and parking areas for expanded…
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Bend motorcycle-car collision sends rider to hospital
A car and motorcycle collided on Third Street (N. Highway 97) in Bend Saturday afternoon, sending the injured rider to the hospital. The driver was…
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Scattered showers expected on Sunday
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! After a string of hot, dry conditions on the High Desert, more showers are likely headed our way today. The…
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Gov. Brown plans to call second special session in July or August
Gov. Kate Brown on Saturday said she will call a second special legislative session this summer to fix a state budget wrecked by the economic fallout…
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Portland police use crowd-control munitions on protesters
Portland police fired crowd-control munitions toward demonstrators near a downtown precinct building Friday night and early Saturday…
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Redmond planned road closures and delays: June 28-July 11
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the list of the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the period of June 28-July 11. City of Redmond…
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Williams’ stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 277 new COVID-19 cases, 7 in C.O.; total count tops 8,000
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 202, along with a near-record 277 new cases, pushing the total past…
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Bend road and traffic report: Week of June 29-July 5
Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for June 29-July…
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Oregon joins nationwide initiative connecting people to jobs in long-term care
A new website will help long-term care providers address staffing shortages by connecting job-seekers with available career opportunities at Oregon…
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Credit union donates $100K to expand financial literacy
Advancing its mission to build strong communities by supporting financial well-being, OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Friday it has made two…
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Oregon Health Plan online application system getting upgrade
The Oregon Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority are upgrading the eligibility system Oregonians use to apply for health…
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Summer meals continue to bridge the gap for kids
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education is reminding families that several schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the state…
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