Measure 110 aims to decriminalize minor drug offenses, expand treatment
While on the national stage, policies are being debated on the national stage, there is one Oregon ballot measure that’s causing much debate: Measure 110.
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SE Bend business has COVID-19 outbreak among 5 workers
The Oregon Health Authority says five employees at Flex Pak Corporation in Bend have tested positive for COVID-19.
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2020 vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris
The 2020 vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris.
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Bend’s Empire Avenue roundabouts are open
An official ribbon-cutting Wednesday capped off years of construction.
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NeighborImpact has grants for veterans to buy homes
It’s for vets who are first-time home buyers.
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More C.O. businesses added to list of closures amid COVID-19 impacts
Central Oregon businesses have seen a dramatic loss of business during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a new challenge is right around the corner.
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Sisters resident accused of thefts from several unlocked cars, including pistol
A 21-year-old Sisters man faces several theft and other charges, accused of entering seven vehicles left unlocked in Sisters driveways early one recent morning and stealing several items, including a pistol, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Bend police, FBI raid 3 Bend massage businesses in sex acts investigation
Bend police, assisted by the FBI, have raided three Bend massage businesses, part of a 2-year investigation of community complaints that sex acts were taking place at the businesses, officers said Wednesday. No suspects were found and no arrests made.
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Central Oregon seeing a surge in demand for flu vaccine
Some experts are warning of a “twindemic” in this country, with both the coronavirus and the seasonal flu. So many people are taking precautions, like getting the flu shot.
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‘Stop sticks,’ pursuit maneuver end Hwy. 26 chase, stop fleeing fugitive
A Gresham fugitive who fled Warm Springs tribal police at high speed on U.S. Highway 26 was stopped near Rhododendron early Monday morning, but it took “stop sticks” (spike strips) and a pursuit intervention technique (PIT maneuver) to do so, Clackamas County sheriff’s deputies said.
Continue Reading Three Hwy. 97 crashes send 6 to hospitals, close NB lanes near Deschutes Juntion
Three separate, related crashes Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes Junction closed Highway 97’s northbound lanes for 90 minutes and sent 6 people to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, officials say.
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Smoky, but still warm
Mostly clear skies and a smoky haze will stay with us through Thursday.
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KIDS Center offering child abuse prevention classes online
KIDS Center, Central Oregon’s only medical-model child abuse intervention center, has announced a full roster of prevention education classes to be taught virtually throughout October, November and December.
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Input sought from C.O. Medicaid recipients on local health care issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care leaders in Central Oregon have been listening to Medicaid patients since 2011, and they want to add more voices. The Community Advisory Council closes the gap between patients and providers and advocates for the health care needs of the community. Members, including several Medicaid clients, have the ear of
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Mother of Sisters HS student speaks after daughter, 2 others die in crash
The mother of a Sisters High School student killed in a car crash last Thursday said she wants to keep her memory alive.
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Deschutes County reports 13th COVID-19 death; first in nearly 2 months
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 583, along with 305 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Wednesday.
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ODOT crews make progress to repair, reopen highways damaged by wildfires
While some sections of Oregon highways hardest hit by recent wildfires have reopened, repairs and damage assessments continue. Drivers should expect delays as work continues and look for alternate routes where possible, ODOT said in an update Wednesday.
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COCC celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with virtual events
Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx student program is hosting a series of free virtual events in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.
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Secretary of state reminds of key election dates as Voters’ Pamphlets arrive
The Nov. 3 General Election is less than a month away, and in the next few days Oregonians will start seeing Voters’ Pamphlets arriving at residences (if they haven’t already).
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Lionshead Fire battle shifting focus; Deschutes Forest reduces area closure
The 204,000-acre Lionshead Fire is still less than half-contained, officially, but much of the firefighting effort has shifted toward removing hazard trees and assessing burned areas.
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