Sisters man killed when SUV crashes into power pole on Hwy. 20 west of Bend
A 35-year-old Sisters man was killed Saturday afternoon when his SUV left U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Sisters and struck a power pole, Oregon…
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Downtown Bend’s popular ‘Art’ on bench will be back soon after repairs
The iconic “Art” sculpture of a man on a bench in downtown Bend has gone missing — but don’t fear his demise, as he will return before too…
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Redmond man jailed on attempted murder charge in Bend attack on mother
A 40-year-old Redmond man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges, alleging he strangled and seriously injured his mother during a dispute…
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St. Charles seeks 5,000 initial COVID-19 vaccine doses, 2nd ultra-cold freezer
St. Charles Health System has requested an initial 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine but cannot require that caregivers be vaccinated, an official said…
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Jefferson County teacher on leave after viral video of Bend protest confrontation
A first-year teacher with Jefferson County School District 509-J has been placed on leave pending an investigation after being identified as the…
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ATV burns at SE Madras home; owner burned pulling it from garage
An ATV under repair at a southeast Madras home caught fire Thursday afternoon, and the owner received some hand burns when he pulled it out of the…
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C. Oregon farmers struggle to adapt, plan for future amid restaurant closures
Shannon Sbarra owns Volcano Veggies in Bend, which not only grows its own greens, but also works with other local farms to distribute locally grown…
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COCC plans to stay in largely remote learning for spring term
Central Oregon Community College this week shared initial plans for the spring 2021 term, which it said will closely resemble operations for its fall…
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Historic Post Office Plaza in downtown Bend sold for $4.3 million
The historic downtown Bend building known as Post Office Plaza recently sold for $4.3 million to new owners who plan upgrades but to keep its…
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Could volunteer substitute teachers help reopen Crook County schools? Perhaps
Crook County Judge Seth Crawford sparked much discussion Wednesday with a Facebook post indicating more volunteer substitute teachers could reopen…
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‘Kind of mind-blowing’: Bend teen golfer scoring big at prestigious boarding school
After his junior season of golf at Summit High School was cut short because of the pandemic, Cort Benner saw his dream of playing college golf…
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Sargent’s Cafe in Bend latest victim of coronavirus restrictions
A longtime Bend staple is now the victim of coronavirus…
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Daily public skating returns to Bend’s Pavilion next week with new limits, rules
The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Wednesday it will offer public skate sessions daily at The Pavilion, beginning next Monday, with…
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Theft suspect arrested leaving SE Bend business; stolen bike, gun found
A burglar alarm brought police to a southeast Bend industrial park early Monday morning, leading to a traffic stop and the arrest of a 28-year-old…
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Despite challenge of virtual recruiting, Army finds interest on the rise in C.O.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army has been forced to make the recruiting process virtual. Despite that, interest in joining the Army is up in…
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Crook County schools, an in-class pioneer, return to distance learning next week
Crook County schools, which brought K-3 students back to in-class learning in September and older students in hybrid fashion in early October, will…
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Triumph: Child sex trafficking survivor to lead Bend anti-trafficking group
A story of triumph is told as Cheryl Csiky, who was trafficked as a child, is chosen to lead a national group’s fight against human trafficking as…
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Forest Service sells 31 acres in Sisters for $2.81 million to fund new ranger station
The U.S. Forest Service has sold a 31.56-acre parcel off U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters for $2.81 million to help fund a new Sisters Ranger District…
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‘Keep Calm and Knit On!’: SAIF spotlights Bend yarn shop for pandemic response
Bend’s Fancywork Yarn Shop is being featured by SAIF for their creative response to the pandemic. Owner Elise Jones talked with SAIF about how…
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St. Charles COVID-19 patient count declines to 41 amid canceled elective surgeries
St. Charles Health System is calling off more elective surgeries and moving some patients from St. Charles Bend to its other hospitals in the region…
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