Three C. Oregonians head to Australia to help battle wildfires
Three Central Oregon firefighters are among more than 20 Northwest Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management personnel with specific expertise…
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Bend home sales, median price rise in December, report says
A mild December may have played a role in a rising number of Bend-area home sales at year’s end, as well as an increase in the median sales price,…
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Both drivers hurt, one cited in NW Redmond intersection crash
Two injured drivers were taken to the hospital after a collision Sunday afternoon at a northwest Redmond intersection, authorities said, and one was…
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Children wait-listed as Terrebonne horse therapy program seeks funds
Broken H Rescue Ranch needs help from the community in order to keep the program running, and continue providing children with emotional…
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Alfalfa fire destroys trailers, ignites propane tanks
A fire destroyed two fifth-wheel trailers and a log outbuilding in Alfalfa on Saturday, also igniting more than a dozen small explosions of numerous…
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Merkley talks of Iran, climate change at Redmond town hall
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., held the first of three Central Oregon town halls Saturday morning at Ridgeview High School in Redmond, answering…
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Teen fugitive pair arrested south of La Pine after crash, chase
Two juveniles on the run after escaping from a Woodburn youth detention facility were arrested by pursuing law enforcement south of La Pine Friday…
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Bend family celebrates girl’s ‘miracle’ recovery
Rob Ryan was hanging the Christmas lights at his family’s Bend home one Sunday in November when a 33-day medical nightmare with a miraculous happy…
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Sisters woman arrested in Redmond DUII crashes
A 28-year-old Sisters woman faces drunken and reckless driving charges, among others, after speeding through downtown Redmond Friday afternoon,…
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Bend looks to add three more building inspectors
Due to the growing number of complex construction projects happening in Bend, the city is looking to hire more building inspectors.…
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Terrebonne Thriftway acquired, to be employee-owned
Terrebonne’s only grocery store will remain locally owned, thanks to its acquisition by Rudy’s Market Inc., which operates specialty,…
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Bend shoppers voice reactions to single-use bag ban
If you’re someone who forgets to bring your reusable bags to the grocery store, now it could cost…
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Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs
The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…
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RDM gains more direct flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
Redmond Municipal Airport kicked off 2020 by announcing several new direct flights to California destinations being added by Alaska Airlines,…
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Update: Hiker lost in Badlands Wilderness has been found
A Wyoming man who told his family he got lost hiking in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend, prompting an extensive search, has been found in…
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Warm, dry December in C.O. leaves snowpack well below normal
The latest figures from two federal agencies make clear that Central Oregon ended 2019 warmer and drier than usual, leaving the snowpack well below…
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Terrebonne motorcyclist killed in Hwy. 97 crash at O’Neil Jct.
A 63-year-old Terrebonne man was killed Tuesday when the driver of an SUV pulled out in front of his motorcycle and another vehicle on Highway 97 at…
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La Pine, Smith Rock state parks host free First Day Hikes on New Year’s
More than 30 Oregon state parks were free to the public Wednesday on the annual New Year’s First Day Hikes. Participating parks included the La Pine…
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New year means new laws take effect in Oregon
As we welcome a new year, there are many new laws that take effect in Oregon on New Year’s Day.…
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Eugene man jailed in assault on Redmond motel owner
A Eugene-area man staying at the Hub Motel in Redmond was arrested early Tuesday on charges he smashed his way into the motel office and attacked a…
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