Bend author finds America during pandemic
Bend author Daniel Seddiqui’s second book: Going the Extra Mile, chronicles his journey through the hardest-hit communities of social issues and epidemics in America.
Continue ReadingMonth: September 2020
C.O. Assn. of Realtors hosts first of several candidate forums
Candidates for Bend City Council positions 1 and 4 started the series of forums Monday before the Central Oregon Association of Realtors.
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Bend boy battling Stage 4 cancer turns 2 with very special birthday parade
Monday marked a very special birthday for a 2-year-old Bend boy battling cancer as his family, friends and neighbors celebrated him — safely — with a birthday drive-by parade on Monday.
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World’s last Blockbuster becomes Airbnb for a special sleepover weekend
Bend’s world-famous last Blockbuster Video in the world welcomed special Airbnb guests over the weekend for a special sleepover movie-watching experience.
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Bend man’s Trump-Pence campaign sign vandalized
A Bend man speaks out after his sign in support of President Trump and VP Mike Pence is vandalized; while Deschutes GOP says it’s had to replace about 50 signs, a Joe Biden supporter says his sign also was stolen.
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Soroptimist Intl. of Bend to hold 39th holiday wreath, evergreen sale in October
Please join Soroptimist International of Bend in helping financially needy women pursue their academic dreams.
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North Umpqua Highway set to reopen Tuesday
Oregon Highway 138E (the North Umpqua Highway) is set to reopen at noon on Tuesday, ODOT said Monday. The highway has been closed for two weeks due to the Archie Creek and Thielsen fires.
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Special delivery: Salvation Army in Bend preparing meals for wildfire evacuees
Major Michael Johnson is picking up quite a takeout order. But it’s not for him.
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2 Astoria men caught setting stolen crab traps in protected marine reserve
Two Astoria men who were caught setting stolen crab traps in the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve off the northern Oregon coast await trial following a joint effort of citizen reporting and solid detective work.
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OSU study: Seniors risk ER visits if dentists prescribe opioids atop other meds
When dentists prescribe opioid painkillers to older patients who are already taking medication for depression or anxiety, the combination of drugs increases patients’ risk of landing in the emergency room and being hospitalized, according to a recent Oregon State University study.
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Mostly sunny skies and average highs
Skies will become partly cloudy Monday night with gusty evening breezes becoming light and variable.
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ODOT Region 4 construction report: Week of Sept. 21-25
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction report for the week of Sept. 21-25.
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Congress passes legislation to nullify fraudulent 1865 Warm Springs treaty
The U.S. House on Monday unanimously gave final congressional approval to legislation introduced by Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., to nullify a fraudulent treaty with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.
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Gov. Brown visits fire-hit S. Oregon; Lionshead Fire closure area reduced
More than 7,500 firefighters from nearly 40 states and three Canadian provinces worked in improved weather conditions Monday to get lines around several major wildfires across Oregon, two weeks after east winds fueled devastation over a wide area.
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OHA reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 201 new cases; unveils new dashboard
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 529, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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Walden shares info on debt relief for veterans impacted by wildfires
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., shared an update Monday on veterans impacted by Oregon wildfires after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Sunday that they will extend debt relief for veterans affected by natural disasters, including wildfires.
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Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste program offers community grants
For a second year, The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is seeking to provide $500 to $2,000 in grant awards to individuals, businesses or organizations in Deschutes County to help with materials, infrastructure, or time that contribute to waste reduction in the community.
Continue ReadingSome Oregonians are still eligible for Economic Impact Payment
More than 130,000 Oregonians will receive a special mailing this month from the IRS, encouraging them to see if they’re eligible to claim an Economic Impact Payment.
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ODOT reminder: No campaign signs allowed on state highway rights of way
With the Nov. 3 election just around the corner, ODOT issued a reminder Monday about the restrictions when it comes to promoting your favorite candidate or cause by placing signs on or near highways.
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Oregon vote-by-mail seen as ‘gold standard’ by supporters
Many states are scrambling to shore up their vote-by-mail processes, and Oregon’s first-in-the-nation system is being looked to by many as a gold standard.
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