Fierce fire causes $900,000 damage to two homes south of downtown Bend
A fire heavily damaged two neighboring homes and caused minor damage to a third south of downtown Bend Friday afternoon, also spreading to a fence,…
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La Pine community steps up: Lions Club spends week feeding Darlene Fire evacuees
What started as immediate assistance has turned into a saving grace for the La Pine community this week.…
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OSP Hwy. 97 traffic stop north of Bend turns up 5 lbs. of meth, pills; Calif. pair arrested
Two California residents were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend earlier this week turned up more than…
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RV parks in C.O., across country are full, with long waitlists – a ‘pain’ for trailer travelers
RV parks are filling up in Central Oregon, with wait times a few months long. And it’s much the same elsewhere in the…
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Deschutes, Jefferson County officials adjust, reduce Grandview Fire evacuation levels, boundaries
The Deschutes and Jefferson county sheriff’s offices on Friday adjusted evacuation levels around the Grandview Fire, in coordination with fire…
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Critically injured mountain biker rescued on Swampy Lakes Trail
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Thursday evening of a mountain biker who was seriously injured on the Swampy Lakes…
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‘A long walk to get to the water’: Prineville Reservoir visitors warned of low levels
Visitors should plan for unusually low water levels on Prineville Reservoir this summer, the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, federal…
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Oregon wildfire updates: Grandview Fire 20% contained; Bootleg Fire tops 241,000 acres
Here are Friday’s updates on wildfires burning in Central Oregon and around the…
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McDonald’s in Sisters turns away hungry firefighters; Chops Bistro steps in to help
Social media posts that went viral online said a firefighting crew was refused service at the McDonald’s location in Sisters Tuesday night, but…
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‘We’re going to ride for him today’: Friends, community honor jockey killed at Prineville horse race
Tragedy struck in the first race of the return of the Crooked River Roundup Horse Races Wednesday evening when a jockey was thrown from his horse as…
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Crews reach 20% containment of 5,971-acre Grandview Fire; Darlene Fire at 686 acres, 5% contained
With no additional growth and minimal fire activity, crews on the nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire northeast of Sisters have been able to focus all…
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Bend business offers free natural disaster preparedness course
In this wildfire season, it’s important to learn and practice preventative measures to improve the odds of staying safe and secure if disaster…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK $2.85 million in American Rescue Plan spending
Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday approved initial American Rescue Plan Act investments for projects that total more than $2.85 million.…
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BLM, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs complete land exchange 12 years in the making
After 12 years of collaboration, the Bureau of Land Management said Thursday it has completed a land exchange with the Confederated Tribes of Warm…
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Heat wave adds to stress, health risks for C.O. firefighters
With several large wildfires burning across Central Oregon and more around the state and region, thousands of firefighters are working long, hard…
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Bend Fire & Rescue announces ban on most recreational fires, starting Friday
Bend Fire & Rescue announced Thursday it will impose restrictions on recreational fires effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, to help reduce the risk of…
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Long day (and night) on South Sister: DCSO Search and Rescue, Air Link assist 3 injured hikers
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue partnered with Air Link for a pair of rescues of three injured hikers on South Sister on Tuesday,…
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Redmond councilors hear from both sides on Confederate flag controversy at 4th of July parade
Public reaction to the controversial Confederate flag flown at Redmond’s 4th of July parade earlier this month led off Wednesday evening’s Redmond…
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Poor air quality from wildfires burning around region could curb outdoor dining options
With the smoke from many fires burning around the area and region, some Central Oregon restaurants may end up closing their outdoor seating areas,…
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‘Please unmask our kids!’: Crowd brings hot debate to Bend-La Pine School Board
Dozens of passionate parents showed up at the Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday evening to voice their opinions on whether young students…
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