Local Afghanistan War veteran holds Redmond book-signing for ‘Postcards Through Hell’
Local Afghanistan war veteran Edward Ford held a book-signing Saturday at Redmond’s American Legion hall for a new book he co-authored. Postcards…
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Pups scramble in the snow for a cause at Sunriver Brewing’s K-9 Keg Pull
Dogs large and small, fast and frisky moved across the imported snow Saturday afternoon at Sunriver Brewing’s ninth annual K-9 Keg Pull, raising…
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Deschutes County 911 dispatchers getting false emergency calls due to new Apple iPhone feature
A new crash detection feature on certain Apple products we’re rolled out to iOS users in November. The feature is doing what it’s designed to do in…
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SW Bend neighbors voice concerns over proposed Tetherow-area subdivision, city hearings officer
Several neighbors and Tetherow residents voiced their concerns with a proposed subdivision in southwest Bend — and the hearings officer presiding…
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New Bend doggy day care picks up your furry friend on school bus for off-leash hikes, overnight boarding
A new dog day care service will pick your pooch up and take them to a 20-acre ranch for off-leash hikes, using a bright yellow school bus as their…
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Deschutes County contracts with Bethlehem Inn for 6 shelter beds in program with Homeless Outreach Team
The Deschutes County Health Services Department is contracting with the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend for six beds for use as needed by the…
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Deschutes County may drop three more possible landfill sites because FAA says they’re too close to airports
Deschutes County recently began evaluating 13 potential sites for its new landfill, dropping to 12 when a private property owner said he has plans…
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Bend councilors tackle affordable housing issue at goal-setting retreat — but what does the term really mean?
The term “affordable housing” is used a lot when talking about tackling the major issues in Central Oregon, including homelessness, but what does the…
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As Bend city councilors hold ‘listening session’ on affordable housing issues, homeless man warms up in City Hall lobby
Bend city councilors met on Thursday to discuss and gather input about two of the top issues residents say are of concern in Central Oregon:…
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Bend Park and Rec begins riverfront park projects, seeks public input on designs for next phase
The Bend Park and Recreation District is in the midst of a series of improvements at its riverfront parks, where increased use has caused river bank…
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Hundreds turn out to share concerns about several possible Deschutes County landfill sites
“We are really concerned about the value of our properties, the land value. We also have some real concern about potential lost tax revenue for the…
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Packed crowd voices criticism, concerns as Deschutes County panel reviews 12 possible landfill sites
Three proposed Deschutes County landfill sites in the Millican Valley got early opposition from some members of the public, ahead of Tuesday’s…
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Bend’s Franklin Avenue shelter explains policies after two residents say they were wrongfully asked to leave
The operators of Bend’s Franklin Avenue homeless shelter explained their policy for guests Friday after a paraplegic and his caregiver-girlfriend…
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Egg prices continue to soar in Central Oregon due to avian flu, feed costs, despite cooling inflation
Egg prices are up more than 60% since December 2021, according to Consumer Price Index data released recently. The price hikes have been felt across…
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No-kill shelter in Prineville to hold fundraiser for new building, expanded space for animals
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of the Ochocos is reaching out and asking folks to attend their upcoming fundraiser, in hopes of being…
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Bend’s downtown Centennial Parking Garage gets new pay-to-exit system, aims to prevent people from not paying
– The city of Bend’s downtown Centennial Parking Garage and Plaza is getting an upgrade on how the public pays for parking spots — and how the city…
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Some tuition-free Bend preschool slots remain untapped, despite C.O.’s child care shortage
A Bend preschool taking part in a new state program called the Oregon Preschool Promise says they have open, unfilled child care slots available in…
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Six Deschutes County Jail inmates survive apparent fentanyl overdoses; inmate charged; sheriff points to M. 110
Quick action by Deschutes County Jail corrections deputies helped five inmates survive suspected opioid overdoses, and one was charged with bringing…
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Central Oregon still dealing with ‘exceptional’ drought in some areas, despite recent rain and snowfall
Central Oregon is still in a drought, despite recent wet and snowy weather, according to various measurements such as the Oregon Drought Monitor and…
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Deschutes Public Library begins year of upgrades, temporary closures and shuffling
The Deschutes Public Library is embarking on several years of big changes, with several temporary library closures around the county this year and…
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