Pet Pals: He’s energetic, playful, and in need of a good home
Damon is a 4-year-old Australian Cattle, Queensland Healer mix dog, waiting for just the right home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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President Trump supporters rally in Bend
Some supporters of President Trump held a rally in Bend near Third Street and Hawthorne Avenue on Friday. They also sold shirts, hats and flags, and…
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Bend HS junior competes in powerlifting
A Bend Senior High School junior, Jack Bartlett, has gotten involved in competitive powerlifting and has two national records in sight this…
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Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads
In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…
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Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election
Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…
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Out & About: Stellar sunsets and more
Fall has never looked so…
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State OKs Twin Lakes, Prineville Reservoir proposals
The State Marine Board has approved rules to let people with disabilities operate motor boats at slow, no-wake speeds on North and South Twin Lakes,…
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Bend woman writes poetry for strength, encouragement
The currently serving Naval member wants to help others through her…
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Report: New C.O. commercial construction strong, despite pandemic
Despite pandemic-related issues, commercial real estate projects remain strong in Central Oregon, a report out Wednesday…
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Ben & Jerry’s scoops up a Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. fundraiser
Until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Ben & Jerry’s in the Old Mill is giving a portion of its proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a “21…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ adjusts to the times
The Assistance League of Bend, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, is holding its annual Operation School Bell program to help outfit Central Oregon kids…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit looks at world of Audubon
An exhibit that opened this weekend at the High Desert Museum south of Bend features the works of an Italian muralist and illustrator who traced the…
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Deschutes River Woods ‘Fire Squad’ tackles blaze
A burn pile that got away along Navajo Road was put out Sunday by the new Deschutes River Woods ‘Fire…
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Bend residents upset with tree branches left behind
A northwest Bend couple wonder why whatever crew cut down tree branches near power lines have left them on their property for about a…
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Bend police make 4-year-old boy’s birthday very special
Asher Hendricks, who turned 4 on Sunday, has wanted to be a policeman for some time — and his grandmother arranged a special drive-by birthday visit…
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Ridgeview HS student launches petition drive to change online schooling
A Ridgeview High School student, Jace Easton, has begun a petition, calling for changes to the online learning system. Find it at:…
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Pet Pals: Phil… ‘Lip’ is a playful kitty
‘Lip’ as he’s known, can be playful, but will be a “lap cat”…
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COVID-19-compliant courtroom set up at Deschutes Fairgrounds
Jury selection and trials can now be held with social distancing in…
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Redmond student starts petition for changes in online learning
Ridgeview High School student Jace Easton has begun a petition, calling for changes to the online learning system. Find it at:…
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Lane County is fifth added to Oregon COVID-19 ‘County Watch List’
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that Lane County has been added to the County Watch List, bringing the total number of counties on the list…
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