City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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COCC extends Bend Patrol Services contract amid security staffing shortages
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors agreed Wednesday evening to continue an emergency month-to-month contract with Bend Patrol…
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Pile burning planned at Shevlin Park, south of La Pine by Hwy. 31
With cool temperatures in place, Bend Park and Recreation District crews will be conducting small pile-burning operations in Shevlin Park between…
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Moroccan lanterns stolen from former Kebaba restaurant location
Three intricate Moroccan lanterns were stolen Saturday night from the west Bend site of Kebaba, a restaurant that closed in October. The owners are…
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Mother of Bend teen killed in June Wickiup Reservoir crash files multi-party lawsuit
It’s been nearly six months since the death of 17 year old Anthony Clough, known as AJ, a Mountain View…
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C.O. students’ behavioral issues and social anxiety increasing during pandemic
A few months into the first fully in-person school year since 2019, Central Oregon schools are facing a…
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Visit Bend teams with local artists for new photography book: ‘Ineffable (Vol. III)’
Looking for a way to tuck Bend under the Christmas tree? A new photography collaboration makes it possible, just in time for the…
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Veterans share first experiences in newly opened Central Oregon Veterans Village
From working in digital marketing and having financial security, to finding himself displaced during Covid, veteran Matthew Hockin is glad to have…
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New nature play area a hit with students at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School
When recess starts at Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School, the school’s new nature play area is immediately busy with all sorts of activity.…
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Bend murder suspect Ian Cranston pleads not guilty as community members gather at courthouse
A Redmond man facing murder and other charges in the September shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. on the street in downtown Bend pleaded not…
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Changes on the way to improve safety on Wilson Avenue corridor in SE Bend
The city of Bend is working on making Wilson Avenue safer for motorists, bicyclists and walkers with the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project.…
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Bend-La Pine Schools drop outdoor mask requirements, but still recommend them
Based on recent revisions to requirements by the Oregon Department of Education*, as of Monday, wearing masks while outdoors for Bend-La Pine…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum among state Heritage Commission grant recipients
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $380,000 in grants to 31 organizations throughout the state. The grants will help fund a variety of…
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Third annual Tula Movement Arts Holiday Makers Market brings out Central Oregon creatives
The Tula Movement Arts Annual Holiday Makers Market returned for its third year this…
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Assistance League of Bend wraps up holiday décor sale
The Friday and Saturday event by our 21 Cares for Kids partner raised over $3,500 for Operation School…
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2021 Bend Christmas Parade brings cheer!
The theme for the Bend Christmas Parade this year was “Christmas: Better…
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Happy surprise: The Giving Plate’s ‘Jingle Makeover’ helping one family at a time
Deleana Mitchell was expecting a $25 gas card when she got out of her car at The Giving Plate food bank in Bend, but she instead was greeted with a…
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C.O. Ducks fans’ hopes dashed for Pac-12 championship, Rose Bowl berth
The University of Oregon football team had a roller-coaster of a season, and on Friday still had a chance to win the Pac-12 championship for the…
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City of Bend sets open house next week for SE Wilson Avenue Corridor Project
The city of Bend is inviting members of the community who live, work, play or commute near Wilson Avenue and Ninth Street — a busy intersection soon…
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High Desert’s late-season warmth proves beneficial for construction crews
Some Central Oregonians may be counting down the days until we see some snowfall, especially in the mountains. But for Phil Anderson and his…
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