Oregon lawmakers return to Capitol to address virus relief bills
When Oregon lawmakers return to the Capitol building for a special session on Monday, they will consider four bills that many hope will ease some of…
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Western Safety Review Workgroup clears Moderna vaccine as safe, effective
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process Saturday night and has concluded the Moderna…
Continue ReadingFlights from UK canceled; health minister says new coronavirus variant ‘out of control’
A growing number of European countries on Sunday halted flights from the UK following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19, said by officials…
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Oregon Health Authority reports 1 COVID-19 death, 1,153 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,341, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingHollywood changed this year. Some things will never go back to the way they were
William Goldman, the famed screenwriter of classics like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All The President’s…
Continue ReadingThis bond market took off in 2020. And it’s all for a good cause
Governments are borrowing vast sums of money to cushion the blow to their economies from the pandemic. That’s given social bonds — which fund…
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Daniels helps Arizona St. beat Oregon St. 46-33
Jayden Daniels passed for a touchdown and had two of Arizona State’s six rushing touchdowns in the Sun Devils’ 46-33 victory over Oregon State…
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Wreaths Across America Day observed at Bend cemetery
COVID-19 restrictions made for no official ceremony, but several volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of veterans at Deschutes Memorial Gardens in…
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2 stuck climbers rescued at Smith Rock State Park
Two Smith Rock climbers who became stuck on a cliff face about 60 feet up when their rope became stuck on Saturday were rescued by Deschutes County…
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Holiday Lights: Home on Daniel Duke Way dazzles
A variety of colorful lights brighten the view at a home on Bend’s Daniel Duke Way. Monday’s the deadline to enter our Holiday Lights Photo Contest,…
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La Pine Christmas baskets given out at drive-thru
More than 400 families signed up for meals from the Pine Christmas Basket Association, which handed them out on Saturday in drive-thru…
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Canada’s Trudeau congratulates L.P. Ladouceur of Dallas Cowboys on pending NFL record
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur ahead of his 251st NFL game, which will set a…
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Rain likely Sunday morning
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! This current weather system moving through the state is bringing heavy amounts of rain in some areas. In fact, the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Saturday, Dec. 19
All resorts are open this weekend, and most of them added at least a couple inches of new snow in the last 24…
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Bend Park and Recreation holds first ever drive-thru food drive
The Park and Recreation District held a drive-thru food drive on Saturday, with drop-off locations at the Pavilion and the Bend Senior…
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Downtown Bend restaurant marks one-year anniversary
The co-owner of the Point Pub and Grill said Saturday there were times he wasn’t sure if he was going to stay in business, after opening just before…
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Mtn. View High School students hold charity drive-thru
Some students from Mountain View High School held a drive-thru donation drive on Saturday to benefit several Central Oregon…
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Oregon women win 25th straight, beating Washington 73-49
Sydney Parrish scored 18 points, Nyara Sabally added 13 and seven rebounds and No. 7 Oregon extended the nation’s longest winning streak with a…
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Redmond PD update: Missing Redmond man found safe at hotel in Bend
Redmond police early Saturday evening said a missing 67-year-old Redmond man had been found safe in Bend. Earlier, they sought the public’s help…
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Duarte, Figueroa help Oregon clamp down Portland, 80-41
Chris Duarte scored 21 points, LJ Figueroa added 15 and Oregon walloped Portland 80-41 on Saturday, winning its sixth straight game.…
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