Mt. View HS quarterback heads for Northwest 9 tryouts
Mtn. View HS QB Jakoby Moss is heading to the Northwest 9 tryouts, facing off against some of the best high school quarterbacks in the Northwest.
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Fallen Bend Marine’s family joins in memorial walk up Pilot Butte
Dozens of veterans and others from around the area gathered Tuesday evening to take a walk up Bend’s Pilot Butte to honor the memory of Marine Pfc. Jack Ryan Ostrovsky.
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Lillard scores 34 and Blazers beat Lakers 100-93 in Game 1
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 34 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled LeBron James’ first playoff appearance for the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night with a 100-93 victory in Game 1 of the teams’ playoff series. James had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists for his 24th postseason triple-double.
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OSU study: Seniors who take daily multivitamin with zinc, vitamin C fare illnesses better
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. The findings by Oregon State University researchers were published in the journal
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Bend mom launches homeschool resource for parents
As individuals and families across the country make decisions about safely educating their children during the COVID-19 pandemic, professional educator, author and homeschool expert Anne Crossman has launched a new platform, HomeschoolExpert.com, designed to equip and encourage parents and teachers to embrace high-quality homeschooling as a viable and effective option.
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More heat, wind bring new C.O. wildfires, while others grow larger
More heat and winds increased fire behavior around the region on Wednesday, with several small fires growing much larger and other new ones being tackled.
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Bend OSU student among 7 to receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad
Dayne Smith will travel to University of Canterbury in New Zealand CORVALLIS, Ore. – Seven undergraduate students at Oregon State University have been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study internationally during the 2020-21 academic year under a congressionally funded program designed to broaden the United States’ participation in education abroad. OSU’s Gilman Scholars will
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Madras, Cottage Grove DMV offices open for appointments
The Cottage Grove and Madras DMV offices began accepting appointments Tuesday.
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Neighbors say Bend’s Hawthorne transit station is becoming too crowded
A group of Bend residents called the Hawthorne Avenue Neighbors are calling for big changes, much sooner than proposed by the city and Cascades East Transit, at the Hawthorne Transit Station in northeast Bend.
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Drought could mean fewer local sustainable products, Bend-area farmer says
With drought conditions persisting, the Arnold Irrigation District, which supplies hundreds of farms and ranches in Central Oregon, has shut off its water supply.
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First-time homebuyers struggle in Bend’s booming real estate market
Devin Lakovics says she’s ready to buy her first home But in Bend’s booming real estate market, that can be far easier said than done.
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Deschutes County League of Women Voters celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote
Tuesday marks the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. To celebrate, the Deschutes County League of Women Voters put on a display in Sisters.
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New face mask signage at Pilot Butte
Some people are disregarding the mask requirement on trails at Pilot Butte in Bend and also tearing down mandatory mask signs. Oregon Parks and Recreation recently put up new mask signage.
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DCSO sets $250 fine for jumping off Harper Bridge
Harper Bridge near Sunriver is a popular spot to swim, tube and kayak. Sheriff’s deputies will be issuing $250 fines for jumping off the bridge, as well as other fines for illegal parking in the area.
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C.O. family advocates take on school-age child care needs
A team of educators, community-based agencies who serve youth, business leaders, government agencies and philanthropists have come together to identify the school-aged child care needs of Central Oregon parents and families and explore possible solutions.
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Bend’s Juniper Park adds improvements, new playground
Juniper Park in northeast Bend recently underwent improvements and renovations. The newest features at the park opened to the public on Tuesday, the Bend Park & Recreation District said.
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Clearing up soon
A heat advisory will remain in place until 9 pm and a red flag (fire weather) warning will remain in place until 11 pm Tuesday night.
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Prineville man facing DUII, hit-and-run charges; ODOT construction trailer hit
A 25-year-old Prineville driver was arrested Monday night on DUII, hit-and-run and other charges, accused of hitting an ODOT construction trailer in the Powell Butte area and nearly running over several agency employees, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding firing scams
This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against termination scams.
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Suspect sought in beating of driver near Portland protest
Police in Portland said Tuesday they have identified a suspect accused of punching and kicking a man to the ground after he crashed his pickup truck on a sidewalk near ongoing demonstrations.
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