‘Swamped’: Ballots begin flowing into C.O. county clerks’ offices
Voters across the High Desert have been returning their ballots in high numbers through the first weekend of voting for the Nov. 3 election, a wave…
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People are using their cars to socially distance and still enjoy C.O. live events
It’s safe to say everyone in 2020 has heard of and even experienced social distancing, but what about social distancing in your car?…
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Shepherd’s House still serving large numbers, eight months into pandemic
Eight months into the pandemic, and Shepherd’s House in Bend is still seeing a large number of people in need. And they are not just those seeking…
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Bend Councilor Bill Moseley explains ‘no’ vote on forming human rights, equity panel
The city of Bend is adding a new commission to help make progress on human rights and equity issues in the city.…
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Bend restaurants’ outdoor seating heaters checked to meet fire safety codes
Bend restaurants taking advantage of outdoor seating to handle social distancing now have to pass inspection by the fire department if they wish to…
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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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Clear skies are back…
Happy Monday, Central Oregon! The trend we have seen across the High Desert in the last week had been hazy skies and above-average temperatures. The…
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Happy Friday Central Oregon! It’ll be another day of hazy skies across the High Desert. Light to moderate smoke will blanket all of Central Oregon…
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Happy October and happy Thursday, Central Oregon! The first day of October is not stopping these warm temperatures we are seeing on the High Desert.…
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Two men cross the country on bikes to bring Americans together
There are more than 3,000 miles between Portland, Maine, and Portland, Oregon. But that daunting number didn’t stop Andre Block Sr. and Jonathan…
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Happy Tuesday Central Oregon! It was another warm day for us on the High Desert, and those temperatures will likely continue. You may remember around…
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Trump supporters, Black Lives Matter protesters stage dueling Bend rallies
What started out as a President Trump merchandise booth in front of Bend’s Third Street Safeway soon become a two-sided rally between Trump…
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Redmond police report encountering, reversing more opioid overdoses
Redmond city councilors on Tuesday night approved the police department’s request for more naloxone from the Central Oregon Health Council to deal…
Continue Reading Good air quality and cloudy skies to come
While the Lionshead Fire and White River Fire are still burning in the Central Oregon area, air quality will not be affected much. Jefferson County…
Continue Reading Cloudy skies, average temperatures and possibly some rain ahead
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! The smoke has all but cleared, bringing some sunny skies to the High Desert, but cloudy skies are on the horizon.…
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Cascade Chute Out rodeo hits the chute, as the smoke clears
The one-time-only Cascade Chute Out rodeo event didn’t happen without some hiccups. First, some major adjustments were made to adhere to COVID-19…
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C.O businesses doing whatever they can to help evacuees
Donations have been pouring in across the region to help those who have had to evacuate their homes due to Oregon’s destructive…
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C.O appliance stores, customers face significant shortages, back-orders
Buying a new appliance for your home usually can take a couple of days, but a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has made that process a lot…
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Key to keeping smoke inside to a minimum: Seal it up
As poor air quality continues to hit Central Oregon, there seems to be no escape from the…
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Redmond wildland firefighting contractor sees sharp rise in job-seekers
While state and federal firefighters are usually the first line of defense against wildfires, sometimes those agencies rely on private contractors…
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