DCSO: Portland man’s assault, hate-crime claim was untrue
(Update: Police contact Olson, determine claim was untrue; fundraising page shut down) Authorities have talked to a Portland man who claimed on a…
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New Oregon business tax sparks C.O. worry, confusion
A new business tax is set to go into effect this coming year, and state officials are holding meetings around the state to explain where things stand…
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Growing C.O. hemp industry leads to hay shortages
(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll; vet speaks on whether horses could eat hemp instead) A mix of bad weather and Oregon farmers switching out hay for…
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Bend Municipal Airport lays out flight path to future
(Update: Comments from airport manager, city Economic Development Director) Just six years after its last planning update, continued growth at the…
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Bend Fire reminder: Time to get that furnace checked
With the onset of cold weather, residential heating systems are quickly being put to the test. Now is the time to have your furnace checked to ensure…
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Under Armour sues Bend startup in trademark dispute
(Update: Adding details, quotes) BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Retail giant Under Armour has sued a Bend-based family business in a trademark dispute…
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Community Orchestra of C.O. becomes Bend Pops Orchestra
Megan Kissel, executive board director for The Community Orchestra of Central Oregon, announced exciting news this week that the orchestra officially…
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Bend council eyes May ballot for transportation bond
The city of Bend continues to look at ways to improve transportation in the growing community, and that could mean asking voters next spring to pass…
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Online check-in offered for Skyliners Ski Swap
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is excited to announce that the annual Skyliners Ski Swap will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8…
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CO.’s September ends in cold, rainy, snowy fashion
The month of September and the first week of autumn was ending in cold, snowy and fashion in the Cascades and also on the High Desert, as…
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Bend filmmaker to debut movie at BendFilm Festival
The snowstorm that hit Central Oregon in late February and early March made the perfect backdrop for a Bend filmmaker’s feature film, which…
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USFS proposing separate bike, horse trails west of Bend
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on plans to create a new trail west of Bend that will parallel the popular Metolius Windigo Trail,…
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16 faith groups join to assist Bend-Redmond Habitat
Last week, pastors and leaders representing 16 local churches joined hands and hammers to help Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity build on the 30th…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat dedicates first affordable housing cottages
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has dedicated four cottage homes for local families at Bend’s first affordable housing cottage site. The…
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C.O. cows have a special mission
(Update: Adding it’s a Christian orphanage) A Sisters man began cattle ranching as a way to feed his family and be connected with his food.…
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Bend attorney named to Deschutes County Circuit Court
Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday appointed Bend attorney Alycia Sykora to the Deschutes County Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by the recent…
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Hidden camera found in Bend McMenamins bathroom
Bend police said Wednesday they are still investigating the discovery earlier this month of a small camera hidden in an all-gender bathroom at the…
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SE Bend area closer to new mixed-use development
Plans to develop nearly 500 acres in southeast Bend with a variety of uses may soon be one step closer to reality. The land is located at the corner…
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WinCo Foods plans to open in old Bend Shopko site
WinCo Foods, a much-sought store known for its low prices, has met with city of Bend officials and is planning to move into the former Shopko site on…
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Bend nursery provides winter care tips for your garden
With cooler temperatures approaching Central Oregon, you may be worried about how to keep your plants alive during the winter. Local gardeners told…
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