COIC receives $2.2 million CARES Act grant for small-business loans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has announced a…
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Lack of public restrooms brings downtown Bend frustration
Since COVID-19 hit, finding a public restroom in Bend’s downtown has become a challenge for some.…
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Oregon reports record 9 new COVID-19 deaths; 2 at Bend’s Mt. Bachelor Memory Care
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon — the highest daily count since the pandemic began — including two at Bend’s Mt. Bachelor Memory…
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C.O. day care, early child care centers to incorporate new safety practices
There are, as you’d expect, many changes to come for Oregon’s day care and early child care education centers, due to new safety regulations to…
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Alaska Airlines adding daily Redmond-San Jose flights next March
One of three Northwest new Northwest destinations adding service SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines announced Thursday it will be adding new…
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Pair escape van stalled on tracks, just before freight train hits it north of Bend
Two people in a van that stalled on the railroad tracks north of Bend early Friday morning narrowly escaped before a BNSF train smashed into it,…
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Suspicious ‘hoax device’ on SW Bend roundabout art brings out OSP bomb tech
The OSP bomb squad was called in from Salem overnight to examine a suspicious device found hanging from the Reed Market Road roundabout public…
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Early-morning cougar sightings reported in SE Bend, near Grocery Outlet
At least a few citizens reported seeing a cougar wandering through populated areas of southeast Bend early Thursday morning, including a sighting by…
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La Pine man charged with abusing girl, 15, at Bend-area motels
An eight-month investigation of a 48-year-old La Pine man’s alleged abuse of a 15-year-old girl at several Bend-area motels last fall led to his…
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Split Bend councilors set fines of up to $500 for COVID-19 mask violators
Bend city councilors met virtually once again Thursday to dive into the details of how to best enforce Gov. Kate Brown’s mask-wearing requirements…
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Kaylee Sawyer’s mother speaks out on $2 million settlement of COCC lawsuit
After a long, difficult and emotional journey for the family of Kaylee Sawyer, the $2 million settlement reached in a civil lawsuit against Central…
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Neighbor awakens, helps Bend family escape burning mobile home
A next-door neighbor awakened and helped a family of three escape their burning mobile home on Bend’s north end early Thursday morning, officials…
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OSAA puts HS football on hold indefinitely, other fall sports delayed
Oregon School Activities Association board members recently decided to delay some high school sports, while prohibiting high school football at this…
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Swimmer’s itch reported at Suttle Lake
Swimmer’s itch, a skin rash that is caused by a very small parasitic worm, has been reported at Suttle Lake, northwest of Sisters.…
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Helping hands, teamwork rescue horse who got stuck along the Deschutes River
What is typically a water break for Redmond’s Kristin Olin and her 24-year-old horse, Dixie, turned into a four-hour rescue late last week.…
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Redmond family struggles to get service dog for 5-year-old son
Getting a service animal for those with a medical disability can be difficult, and the lack of resources is causing a Redmond family with a five year…
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OSU-Cascades study: Narcissists don’t learn from mistakes — they don’t think they make any
When most people find that their actions have resulted in an undesirable outcome, they tend to rethink their decisions and ask, “What should I…
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BPRD closes Columbia Park boat access point over safety, erosion issues
The Bend Park and Recreation District is closing a river access point at Columbia Park due to safety concerns and to prevent more erosion of the…
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Odell Lake algae prompts OHA recreational use health advisory
The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Wednesday for Odell Lake due to the presence of a cyanobacteria (harmful algae)…
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BPRD delays opening of new Larkspur Community Center
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Wednesday it has delayed the timing for opening the new Larkspur Community Center and renovating the…
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