Bend man develops character assessment tool to benefit job seekers and employers
Josh Jensen is a Bend resident who created a character assessment tool to essentially find a diamond in the…
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Sisters Coffee Company expands to Bend’s Old Mill District
Sisters Coffee Company is launching its third retail location, opening a cafe in the heart of Bend’s Old Mill District on…
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Bend-area recreational fire ban to be lifted Friday; Bend Fire launches new burn info app
All recreational fires within Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 will open at sunrise on Friday morning, officials said Thursday.…
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Bend amateur radio expert Bill Johnson passes away at 86
Veteran amateur radio operator William M. (Bill) Johnson, 86, of Bend, died on Monday, Sept. 20. He was known to his ham (amateur) radio friends by…
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Renewable diesel fuel coming to Bend: Some drivers excited, others hesitant
Diesel drivers in Bend soon will be able to fill up their tank with renewable diesel…
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Pair of new and unique restaurants set to open in Bend
A new restaurant called Roam, located inside the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend, opens on Friday. The general manager describes it as an upscale,…
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Redistricting changes in Deschutes County disappoint Republican officials; challenges loom
Oregon’s new congressional and legislative district boundaries are set, having been approved in party-line votes by lawmakers, and upset Republicans…
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Bend pastor Morgan Schmidt launches run for Deschutes County commissioner
Pastor and community leader Morgan Schmidt announced Monday she is filing to run for the Democratic nomination for Deschutes County Commissioner…
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Family, friends demand answers at Bay Area vigil for downtown Bend shooting victim
Serious questions were asked Saturday night about the shooting death of a young Bay Area man who was gunned down in on a downtown Bend street a week…
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Drive-by boutique in Bend hosted by Cancer With Compassion
A Bend organization, Cancer With Compassion, hosted a fundraiser Saturday for those battling…
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New ‘Bend Humanity Coalition’ pressing city to do more to remove homeless from public lands
A new nonprofit calling itself the Bend Humanity Coalition announced Friday that it will press city councilors and officials to remove homeless camps…
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First responders and service members to be honored at Bend High football game
Bend High football players won’t be the only ones receiving cheers Friday…
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Bend man killed in Highway 20 SUV crash in Malheur County
A Bend man was killed Thursday when his SUV left U.S. Highway 20 east of Burns and crashed into a tree, Oregon State Police reported…
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City of Bend road, traffic report: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon closing shelter to public Friday due to staff shortage
The staffing shortage that is hitting so many businesses also is affecting the Humane Society of Central Oregon, which said it is closing its doors…
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Busy Bend woman celebrates 100th birthday with family
“Really, I don’t feel that old,” Lucille Hewett said of becoming Bend’s newest centenarian, listing the many ways she keeps herself…
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Saddle scam: Bend shipping store manager warns about latest scammer tactics
Most people know the classic signs of a scammer by now: Robo-calls regarding people’s car insurance and requests for a wire transfer or a gift…
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Mirror Pond fish passage advisory panel pauses work while BPRD secures funds for options analysis
The Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee, charged with recommending a preferred fish passage solution at the Newport Dam facility, said…
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Mobile morgue purchased by St. Charles Bend to store bodies as death toll rises
Acting quickly is the norm for health care professionals, especially during a pandemic. But St. Charles Bend is experiencing a new level of…
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City of Bend outlines planned public works campus at Juniper Ridge
The city of Bend held an information session on Wednesday for potential architects and contractors interested in the future Juniper Ridge Public…
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