Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 154 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed another life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 482, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday.
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Warm Springs Tribal Police, FBI identify ‘person of interest’ in weekend death
Police responding to a suspicious circumstances report Saturday evening found a Warm Springs man who died despite life-saving efforts, prompting an investigation and the identification of a “person of interest,” Police Chief Bill Elliott said Monday.
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Libertarian nominee Jo Jorgensen blames Portland unrest on both major parties
While Libertarian Party vice presidential nominee Jeremy “Spike” Cohen spoke in Portland early Sunday afternoon, presidential nominee Jo Jorgensen spoke with NewsChannel 21.
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A red flag warning in place, with clearer skies
Happy Labor Day, Central Oregon! We start this week with some favorable conditions and a high of about 83, which is just above our yearly average. Also, strong winds will play a big role in our day. Strong winds will make for some breezy conditions and a below-average low of 37. Those southeasterly winds later
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Delayed Sisters Stampede mountain bike race held
The Sisters Stampede mountain bike race south of Sisters, postponed from the Memorial Day weekend, was held on Sunday, and organizers were pleaded with how it went.
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POW/MIA Memorial Highway signs to be dedicated on U.S. Highway 26 across Oregon
On Friday, Sept. 18, 10 large POW/MIA Memorial Highway signs will be dedicated in public ceremonies in six cities located along the new 471-mile POW/MIA Memorial Highway across Oregon on U.S. Highway 26 between Seaside and Vale.
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Suspect arrested in NE Bend stabbing
A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested on assault and other charges Sunday afternoon, accused of stabbing and seriously wounding a 37-year-old Bend man in an area near the railroad tracks in northeast Bend, police said.
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Fire Weather Watches upgraded to Red Flag Warnings
Happy Labor Day, Central Oregon! Hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy your holiday weekend so far, even if you’ve been forced to stay inside because of the smoky conditions. Air quality continues to be fairly poor across the region. Most of us were in the unhealthy range on Sunday. Now we’ve dipped into the moderate
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Bend police search for early-AM motel stabbing suspect, seek tips from public
Bend police asked the public for help Sunday in finding a suspect in an early-morning stabbing at a northeast Bend motel that left an 18-year-old seriously wounded.
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Stranded whale dies on Southern Oregon beach
A 38-foot whale became stranded on the Oregon coast south of Bandon Saturday afternoon and later died, Oregon parks officials said Sunday.
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Lionshead Fire grows to nearly 19,000 acres as area closures expand
The Lionshead Fire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation grew to nearly 19,000 acres by Monday, prompting closure of most of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area, trail and campground closures on three national forests and pre-evacuation notices in the Camp Sherman area.
Continue Reading Oregon reports 1 new COVID-19 death, 190 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 481, the Oregon Health Authority reported Sunday.
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Dozens arrested, riot declared again as violent Portland protests continue
Hundreds of people gathered for rallies and marches against police violence and racial injustice Saturday night in Portland, as often violent nightly demonstrations that have happened for 100 days since George Floyd was killed showed no signs of ceasing.
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Delayed fee makes it good time to refinance, advisor says
A local mortgage advisor says the delay in imposing a new federal fee mans refinancing your home now could save you money in the long run.
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Environmental Center offers education program
The Environmental Center in Bend is seeking applications for two outdoor learning programs for fourth- and fifth-graders.
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Central Oregon Saturday Market extends run
The Central Oregon Saturday Market actually continues on Sunday, and for one more weekend.
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Sisters Fall Street Festival held, with changes
The 13th annual Sisters Fall Street Festival began Saturday, with adjustments for COVID-19 health guidelines. It concluded Sunday.
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Utility pole electrical issue sparks fire, burns 3 vehicles at NE Bend dealership
An electrical failure at a utility pole caused a fire Saturday evening at the Robberson Ford dealership in northeast Bend that caused nearly $70,000 damage to three vehicles, investigators said Sunday.
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Fire Weather Watch on Labor Day
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! With hazy skies still expected across the region, we have an Air Quality Alert that lasts until Monday at 11 a.m. Then, after that expires, two Fire Weather Watches begin on Labor Day. The first one covers most of the High Desert, including Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras. That begins Monday
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Lake Billy Chinook boaters hold rally on the water in support of President Trump
Dozens of boats and hundreds of boaters took part in a rally in support of President Trump Saturday on the waters of Lake Billy Chinook.
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