Road to Pilot Butte summit closes Sunday for winter
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it will close the gate to the Pilot Butte summit road for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday.…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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City of Bend outlines ’emergency snow zone’ plans
The city of Bend on Thursday outlined its emergency snow removal plan for the coming winter, including a return of last year’s “emergency snow zones”…
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Part of DCSO work center to serve as emergency warming shelter
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center will be used to house up to 48 people as an emergency warming shelter during the…
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C.O. may see holiday-week snow; ODOT has reminders
The National Weather Service has issued a forecast for next week that includes a chance for snow on the floor of the High Desert in Central Oregon,…
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Truck hits bridges, closing Franklin Ave. underpass
The boom of an excavator being hauled on a truck struck a pair of bridges over Bend’s Franklin Avenue Thursday morning, prompting closure of the…
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Bend councilors weigh future of Reed Market Road
The city of Bend is once again taking a look at improving Reed Market Road, and the possible projects haven’t gotten any cheaper since the first…
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Bend Red Cross volunteers back from Calif. fire lines
As wildfires burned across California in recent months, destroying homes and thousands of acres, American Red Cross volunteers from Bend joined the…
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Bend Park Board reviews pest management plan
Concerns prompted the Bend Park and Recreation District staff to review how the agency uses pesticides; also, Park Board member Laura Sprang…
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Prineville man arrested in Bend DUII-drugs crash
A 32-year-old Prineville man was arrested on drugged and reckless driving charges Tuesday morning after his SUV crossed all four lanes of Highway 97…
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Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back
On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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OSU-Cascades professor gets grant to study relocation of ‘climate refugees’
An Oregon State University–Cascades anthropologist has been awarded $750,000 by the National Science Foundation to research issues facing coastal…
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St. Charles Bend to hold ‘active weapon threat’ drill
In partnership with local law enforcement, fire and emergency services departments, St. Charles Bend is planning to host a full-scale active weapon…
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New state program offers opioid overdose prevention kits
The Oregon Health Authority is launching a new program in an effort to combat opioid…
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Driver cited in Newport Avenue pedestrian crash
A Bend man was struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk at a northwest Bend intersection Sunday evening and was taken to the hospital with…
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Area obstacle course simulates active shooter scenario
The first RISE Tactical Challenge, held east of Bend on Sunday, tested participants’ functional fitness, shooting skills and stress management.…
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Bend may require home energy score before home sales
The Bend City Council’s new Climate Action Plan may require homeowners get a “home energy score” before selling their homes, and that mandatory…
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