Bend couple makes hundreds of bread kits each week for those in need
With the help of some volunteers, Klaus and Janet Mager of Bend turn 1,200 pounds of flour into hundreds of bread kits every week for those in need.…
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Bend Police voice reactions to George Floyd’s death, issues of police brutality
Reaction is pouring in across the country including Central Oregon about the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who was unarmed and…
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Bend Park & Rec hiring for summer camps, park services
Bend Park and Recreation District is hiring for more than 30 positions, and job seekers are encouraged to review openings and…
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St. Charles details mix of cuts, worker options after losing $39 million in revenue
Facing mounting financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Charles Health System announced several steps Thursday “to move back to…
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More details out after DCSO raids on 3 alleged illegal marijuana grow operations
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marijuana enforcement detectives, assisted by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and the sheriff’s office…
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City of Bend launches business sidewalk, street closure application process
The city of Bend late Thursday began accepting online applications by restaurants and other businesses seeking to expand seating to sidewalks and…
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C.O. businesses face hiring challenges as they ramp up for COVID-19 summer
With the summer season fast approaching, businesses are ramping up efforts to hire more staff to recover from the pandemic-induced…
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Bend mayor questions whether Phase 2 reopening should start soon
Many are anxious for the next steps in Deschutes County reopening plans; however, there are some concerns that it may be too soon to move forward…
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Vancouver woman cited for texting and driving, causing Bend Parkway crash
A Vancouver, Washington woman was cited for texting while driving on the Bend Parkway on Thursday after her pickup truck struck another while…
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Deschutes County preps for potential COVID-19 surge, trains more contact tracers
After just two weeks since Deschutes County entered Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, county officials confirmed there has been a spike…
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City revises downtown Bend curbside pickup spots, not enforcing parking limits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts on businesses, the city of Bend has continued to adjust parking management downtown, now offering…
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Long-sought Deschutes County Stabilization Center set to open Monday
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center, a long-sought facility to help those struggling with mental health issues, will open on Monday.…
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As 38,000 Oregonians wait for jobless benefits, state launches push to clear backlog
Although many Central Oregon businesses have already reopened under Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, many who lost their jobs during the…
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Family surprises brain surgery patient at St. Charles Bend
Jeff Rasmussen, 56, battled brain cancer nearly a decade ago, and is recovering from brain surgery at St. Charles Bend after being diagnosed again…
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Bend’s Memorial Day ceremony adapts, still honors our fallen heroes
Memorial Day ceremonies took place across Central Oregon Monday, as many gathered to pay respects to those who dedicated and gave their lives serving…
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Bend man seriously injured in motorcycle crash, found the next morning
A 20-year-old Bend man reported missing Saturday morning after failing to go to work or return home was found laying in the brush off a Forest…
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Scappoose man killed, Bend man injured in Hwy. 22E crash
A Scappoose man was killed and a Bend man was injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash on state Highway 22E near Idanha, Oregon State…
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Owner of closed C.O. restaurants upset violators not following rules
Since Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan began last Friday, the owner of three closed restaurants in Deschutes County said some bars and…
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Deschutes County: Recent COVID-19 case rise tied to local gatherings, not visitors
Deschutes County public health officials are asking Central Oregonians to stay close to home this weekend, to curb the spread of COVID-19, while…
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Bend woman shot by police after Hwy. 20 chase gets 30 days jail, community service
A Bend woman who was shot four times by police as she backed her minivan toward a K-9 team at the end of a lengthy chase on U.S. Highway 20 east of…
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