Redmond Airport plugs along as travelers scramble amid mass flight cancellations
Thousands of flights were canceled across the nation this holiday weekend due in part to the rapid spread of the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron…
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Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times
(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…
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Bend-La Pine School Board promotes student health
During Tuesday evening’s Bend-La Pine School Board meeting, board members got a presentation from Healthy Schools Supervisor Aimee Snyder that…
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Realtor Cat Zwicker named Redmond’s new city councilor
The hunt for Redmond’s new city councilor is over.…
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A cinematic comeback? Sisters Movie House hopes so
With just a few weeks before the end of the year, the film industry is still struggling to make a comeback after a historic blow in 2020 due to the…
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COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…
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Redmond councilor urges preparation for marijuana dispensaries, runs into opposition
If you live In Redmond and you’re looking to buy legal marijuana, you’ll have to head to Bend or another city to do so.…
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Bend council reviews transportation bond projects, advances Reed Market planning funds
More than a year ago, Bend voters gave a thumbs up to the city’s $190 million transportation bond, which will fund design and construction of dozens…
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‘Tremendous’: C.O. Mastersingers eagerly rehearse for their Christmas concert comeback
How do you bring some holiday cheer on the High Desert during a pandemic? The Central Oregon Mastersingers has an answer waiting in the wings.…
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Councilors review Old Bend Neighborhood parking program, get earful about homeless camps
As Bend welcomed in the new year in 2021, the Old Bend Neighborhood also ushered in a new residential parking permit pilot program, near Delaware and…
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Bend Park and Rec Board discusses Sawyer Park renovations, debates adding parking
In 2018, the Bend Park and Recreation District identified a need to renovate Sawyer Park.…
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Fire destroys SW Redmond duplex unit; neighbor spared, but 2 families displaced
One of two southwest Redmond duplex units was destroyed by a fire that spread from the garage Tuesday afternoon, while the adjacent unit was…
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U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday with a ball at Bend Elks Lodge
Across the country, Nov. 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, as Americans honor all those who served or are serving their country in the…
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Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock resigns; council gets police HQ update
Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock will officially announce his resignation at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.…
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Crook County School Board adopts parental rights resolution
The Crook County School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to adopt a resolution supporting the parent-child relationship when it comes to education.…
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Amid Hunnell Road cleanup, Bend councilors review managed camp requirements
As winter weather approaches in Bend, homeless campers along Hunnell and Clausen roads are once again being asked to cleanup, move over and and make…
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Greener lights due for Redmond? Councilors OK next steps toward LED streetlights
Much of the city of Redmond could soon get a better look at the starry nighttime skies, as city councilors decided Tuesday evening to move forward…
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Five Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss issues at Bend forum
Since 1987, Oregon has had a Democratic governor at the helm, but nearly a dozen Republican candidates are vying to change that in 2022.…
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Proposed SE Bend commercial spot sparks debate; gas station concerns some neighbors
A proposed development at Murphy and Brosterhous roads in SE Bend that could include a gas station, brew pub, food cart lot, and two drive-thru…
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The Big Playback 10/22: Madras wins on homecoming night; top plays
The Madras White Buffaloes improve to 4-3 on the year as they take down the Crook County Cowboys on homecoming…
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