On a fitting day, the ribbon is cut on Central Oregon Veterans Village in Bend
Veterans Day was a fitting point in time to reach the finish line on a challenging project to give Central Oregon homeless veterans a special place…
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Job fair to fill 25 Mt. Bachelor positions planned at Sun Country Tours in Bend
Mt. Bachelor is just over two weeks from opening its 63rd winter season, but they still have dozens of jobs to fill before opening…
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Investigators say fire in vacant SE Bend home used by ‘squatters’ was arson
A fire that destroyed a vacant southeast Bend home frequented by “squatters” and due to be torn down was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday that…
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Paramotoring, a growing outdoor sport, brings noise issues for some Central Oregonians
Paramotoring, created from paragliding has become popular in Central…
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Artificial bat roosts added on Deschutes National Forest to help flying mammals’ population
With winter just around the corner, bats in Central Oregon are beginning to hibernate. But once they awaken, the Deschutes National Forest has…
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Driver arrested in SW Redmond hit-and-run crash that left woman seriously injured, in coma
A 22-year-old Redmond woman was arraigned Wednesday afternoon on hit-and-run and other charges, accused of an Oct. 26 hit-and-run crash in southwest…
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Redmond council gets update on planned regional Emergency Services Training and Coordination Center
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council gave an update on a proposed regional training and emergency coordination center to the Redmond City…
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Jefferson, Crook voters deciding on measures to improve schools, address safety concerns
Both Crook and Jefferson counties have bond measures on the ballot for Tuesday’s Election…
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C.O. police agencies join in nationwide domestic violence sweep amid sharp rise in local calls
Several Central Oregon law enforcement agencies took part this week in a national domestic violence sweep and reported making five arrests as they…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders agree to proceed with joint ‘homeless office’ partnership
Deschutes County commissioners and Bend city councilors met Thursday afternoon and made progress on coordinating their efforts at tackling the…
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Bend rapper gives back to C.O. community with fourth year of free Thanksgiving meals
J Meast, a Bend hip-hop artist, is hosting his fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner event next month. He began the thanksgiving tradition after…
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SW Redmond apparent hit-and-run crash leaves woman seriously hurt; police seek witnesses
Redmond police are seeking witnesses or any information after a woman was found lying in a southwest Redmond street early Tuesday morning with…
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The Barn, a new food cart lot coming to Sisters, aims to incorporate diverse food options
The Barn, a new food cart lot, is coming to Sisters, aiming to provide a variety of dining options for residents and visitors alike.…
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Busy Bend restaurants reopen after temporary closure gives workers a paid break
Busy lunchtime rushes are normal at Bangers & Brews’ two Bend…
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Four of 5 Redmond teens convicted in brutal 2001 killing make Gov. Brown’s commutation list
Four of the five Redmond teens convicted of conspiring to brutally kill Barbara Thomas at her home on the Old Bend-Redmond Highway just over 20 years…
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AAA Oregon warns: Driver assist features lose performance in poor weather, pose safety risk
New research from AAA finds that rain diminishes the performance of advanced driver assistance systems, such as automatic emergency braking and…
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C. Oregonians react to OSU study that says sunscreen with zinc loses effectiveness, becomes toxic
Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, has been found to lose much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of…
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C. Oregon school districts provide update on employee vaccination counts as state deadline nears
Central Oregon school districts and health care facilities have been tracking vaccination rates among its employees as next Monday’s deadline…
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OSU-Cascades hosts flu, Covid-19 vaccination clinic, which runs out of flu shots
OSU-Cascades partnered with Deschutes County Health Services Tuesday to provide a free drive-thru and walk-up flu shot and Covid-19 vaccination…
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City of Bend seeks feedback on proposed code changes to allow homeless shelters in most areas of city
The city of Bend said Monday it is seeking public input on proposed code changes that will provide options for various types of shelters to be built…
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