DCSO Search and Rescue comes to assist of injured cross-country skier
A half-dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers on snowshoes and a deputy came to the assistance of an injured cross-country…
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Tsunami advisory issued, waves reach Oregon coast after volcanic eruption near Tonga
The National Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory this morning, Saturday, January 15, for the coast of Oregon, Washington and…
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DMV urges you to check online before going to office, in case of unplanned winter closure
If you need a DMV service, even if you already set an appointment, be sure to check online before you go. This is especially important this winter,…
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Sisters Folk Festival announces inaugural Bluegrass Jam Camp
The inaugural Sisters Folk Festival Bluegrass Jam Camp is scheduled to take place June 23-26, outdoors at the Sisters Art Works venue in Sisters.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools strive to keep in-person classes, take steps to curb COVID-19 spread
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook told parents Friday evening the district is doing “everything we can” to avoid a return to remote…
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Jefferson County 509J schools join in spectator limits under state COVID-19 guidelines
Jefferson County School District 509J has placed limits on spectators at athletic events and other extracurricular activities, starting next week,…
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Every Child Central Oregon receives grant to help support, retain more foster homes
Every Child Central Oregon is the gracious recipient of a $25,000 grant from The Ford Foundation to support the mission of providing radical support,…
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Public can help choose among 3 public art pieces for new Alpenglow Park in SE Bend
Models of three proposed public art sculptures for Alpenglow Community Park at 61049 S.E. 15th Street will be on display at the downtown Bend…
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Missing Bend teen found unharmed, reunited with family
A 16-year-old Bend girl reported missing by her family on Thursday, sparking a wide-ranging search and public plea for assistance, has been found and…
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OHA revises school COVID-19 contact tracing recommendations, trims reporting requirements
The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it will release new COVID-19 contact tracing and notification recommendations for K-12 settings to lessen the…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 related deaths, 8,672 new cases
There are 13 newly reported COVID-19-related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 5,883, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Cascades East Transit, partners launching Bend Mobility Hub feasibility study
Cascades East Transit and local agency partners are launching a Bend Mobility Hub Feasibility Study on Wednesday, Jan. 19 to inform the development…
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Burning food in pan on stove brings firefighters to NE Bend apartment
Smoke alarms brought a neighbor, then firefighters to a northeast Bend apartment Friday morning, where they awakened a sleeping occupant who removed…
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Audit: More data analytics could help OSP better determine trooper staffing levels, needs
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan released an audit Friday which finds more comprehensive data analytics could help the Oregon State Police…
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge fundraiser returns to frigid Deschutes on Feb. 5
Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters of the Deschutes each winter to raise money and…
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The Center Foundation offers concussion baseline testing dates
The Center Foundation is offering two more concussion baseline testing dates for student athletes in Central Oregon. ImPACT concussion baseline…
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Central Oregon Builders Association announces 2021 Excellence Award winners
The Central Oregon Builders Association on Friday announced the prestigious annual COBA Excellence Award winners, nominated and voted on by fellow…
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Discover winter forest wonders: Become a Junior Snow Ranger
The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invites you to come discover winter wonders and learn how to prepare for outdoor…
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Redmond man arrested, faces two counts of attempted murder in SW Redmond shooting
A 45-year-old Redmond man was arrested early Friday at a Bend motel and faces two counts of attempted murder and other charges in a shooting Thursday…
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Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program to reopen, for limited time
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday it will begin accepting new applications again for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance…
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