Youth Choir of Central Oregon turns 30 in a time of change
For 30 years, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And this milestone brings a big change at…
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New Bend group offers help to those in need amid coronavirus challenges
A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…
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C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well
Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…
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Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case
The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
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Oregon’s 2020 census count begins in Warm Springs
Oregon’s 2020 census effort to count the state’s population kicked off Thursday on the land owned and cherished by the Confederated Tribes of Warm…
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C.O. officials visit Eugene to examine its efforts on homelessness
Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy and five other representatives from Bend visited Eugene on Monday and Tuesday to learn how to better address…
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Deschutes County reports first presumptive COVID-19 case
Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new…
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Bend’s Massage Envy shuts down; customers charged for prepaid services
Massage Envy off Highway 97 in northern Bend has suddenly closed its doors, leaving some customers worried they may be out hundreds of dollars for…
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COCC, Bend-La Pine Schools take steps to prevent COVID-19
Like so many others, Central Oregon Community College is keeping a close eye on the coronavirus, and taking steps to curb its…
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Bend PD IDs 3 officers involved in shooting; DA seeks info
Bend Police released Wednesday the names and work backgrounds of three officers involved in a pursuit and attempted arrest early Monday that led to…
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New SE Bend high school’s name chosen: Caldera
Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest high school in southeast Bend will be named Caldera High School, as selected unanimously by the Bend-La Pine…
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Bend-La Pine Schools have begun taking preventative measures to fight off the potentially deadly novel coronavirus.…
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Street-side memorial marks passing of well-known homeless Bend man
Last week, a homeless man who befriended and was well-remembered by several northeast Bend residents died.…
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Bend Fire explains Tumalo operations after concern voiced over response time
Following an out-of-control field burn in Tumalo last week that spread to about three acres, a community member expressed concern about how long it…
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18 in crowded 2nd District field to succeed Rep. Greg Walden
The candidate field is all set for Oregon’s May 19 primary, and the most crowded race by far is the 18 candidates seeking to succeed retiring 2nd…
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DCSO adds second ‘Blue Line Safety Zone,’ in Sisters
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is now offering the Blue Line Safety Zone in Sisters, a clearly marked and well-lit location to use for various…
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Bend man, 3 teens arrested in thefts from vehicles, including handgun
A report of vehicle break-ins in southeast Bend early Tuesday morning led to a traffic stop and arrest of 21-year-old Bend man, as well as the arrest…
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Smoke in elevator prompts St. Charles Heart and Lung Center evacuation
A smoking rubber belt in an elevator at the St. Charles Bend Heart and Lung Center Tuesday morning prompted a “Code Red” fire alarm and brief…
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Bend restaurants take steps to ease COVID-19 concerns; shoppers stockpiling
Some restaurants in Bend are taking a financial hit because fewer people are eating out, largely out of fear of catching COVID-19, and some are…
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C.O. jobs report: Slower growth, still tight job market
Revised 2019 Central Oregon employment data shows the region’s job growth was notably slower than first estimated, though unemployment rates remain…
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