Bend man arrested, accused of luring teen online
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in a raid on his northwest Bend apartment, accused of luring a 16-year-old girl on social media online…
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Public asked to help name Bend’s new high school
Community members are invited to suggest potential names for Bend-La Pine Schools’ new high school, slated to open in fall of 2021 to students.…
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Oregon Transportation Commission OKs Hwy. 97 projects
Following many discussions about improvements needed on U.S. Highway 97, the Oregon Transportation Commission voted unanimously Friday to approve…
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Ice season kicks off Monday at The Pavilion in Bend
The Bend Park and Recreation District will kick off The Pavilion’s ice season on Monday, officials said Friday. The 2019-20 ice season is…
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At Fred Meyer, now cash back will cost you
There’s a new policy in place at Fred Meyer that could affect the way you shop. Parent company Kroger started rolling out a new cash back fee…
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Surprise: Parking spots eliminated in downtown Bend
(Update: City says three, not four, spaces removed) New parking changes have come to downtown Bend, including the removal of three previous parking…
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Public invited to try new Juniper Fitness spin bikes
With cycling as a growing go-to activity of choice for many Bend residents, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is upgrading its cycle studio with a…
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20th annual Bend Veterans Day Parade set
The 20 th Annual Veterans Day parade will roll again through downtown Bend this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 at 11.a.m. This is Central Oregon…
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Bend builds toward bond measure with one-minute survey
(Update: City to use 2 billboards to promote survey) The city of Bend says it’s working on ways to improve traffic flow and safe travel for the…
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Bend councilors OK controversial Les Schwab move
Addressing a controversial topic during a busy agenda, Bend city councilors voted 5-2 Wednesday night to let Les Schwab Tires move its Franklin…
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SE Bend neighborhood converting from septic to sewer
A neighborhood in southeast Bend has begun converting from septic to sewer systems as part of the city’s Septic to Sewer Project. With the…
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Bend funds two affordable housing projects
In line with its goals to increase the supply of needed housing, the Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved funding for two affordable…
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Horn-Garcia testifies of battle of wills with starving daughter
(Update: More testimony from afternoon session) The Redmond woman accused along with her husband of intentionally starving their 5-year-old daughter…
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C.O. vape shops clear shelves as flavoring ban begins
As of Tuesday, a six-month ban on the sale of flavored vaping products went into effect across Oregon, and the impact was immediately felt on the…
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NE Bend irrigation canal trail to close for road work
The North Unit Irrigation District canal trail will be closed between NE Purcell Boulevard and Deschutes Market Road beginning Friday, Oct. 18 until…
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Plan for the future of the Deschutes Basin moving forward
Several agencies and irrigation districts are coming together to further a plan for the future of the Deschutes Basin. It’s something that has…
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NASA scientist talks climate change in Bend
Climate change was at the forefront Monday night at the Tower Theatre in Bend, as a former NASA scientist gave a presentation on the topic. A big…
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Jury issues ruling in Pine Nursery playground dispute
A 4-day trial and 3 1/2-year legal battle over playground improvements at Pine Nursery Park in Bend is over. A 12-person jury on Monday voted…
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Bend PD warns: Winter brings rise in thefts from cars
As winter and the holidays approach, Bend police are reminding it’s important to take more precautions when securing your vehicles and…
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Lawsuit delays Pine Nursery playground project
Children at play may have to be a bit more creative at one northeast Bend park this summer, as a legal dispute delays completion of playground…
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