Boy Scouts of C.O. plan annual food drive
The Boy Scouts of America of Central Oregon wish to thank you for your giving to those in need, and we are asking you to participate again this year…
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COCC, Pacific NW College of Art sign transfer agreement
Central Oregon Community College says its art and design students have an incredible new educational opportunity, thanks to a recent transfer…
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Dozens of pets rescued, 3 perish in Hwy. 26 trailer crash
(Update: Revised tally of cats) Three people and dozens of cats, dogs and a rabbit survived, but three cats perished Thursday afternoon when a pickup…
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Bend man arrested on kidnap, assault charges
A Bend man was arrested on kidnap, assault, robbery and other charges Thursday, accused of abducting and injuring a Bend woman during a domestic…
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C.O. Realtors give to workforce training for Latinos
Members of the Central Oregon Association of Realtors have donated $1,250 to help Latino families improve their skills for the workforce. The grant…
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St. Charles Bend patient tower named for Lussier
In a special presentation next Wednesday, St. Charles Bend’s new patient tower will be named for Jim Lussier, whose 34-year career at St.…
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Prescribed burn planned Tuesday at Shevlin Park
A 78-acre prescribed fire is scheduled for Shevlin Park west of Bend next Tuesday and the park will be closed for the day, the Bend Park and…
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USFS seeks input on large forest project S. of Bend
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest on Friday began a 30-day public scoping period on a large vegetation treatment…
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Facebook grants $200K for Crook County CTE classes
Crook County School District on Thursday announced a $200,000 Facebook grant funding the launch of expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE)…
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Two Bend students ace the ACT
Jared Charney Cohen and Savannah Kane don’t share any classes, they don’t go to the same school — in fact, they’ve never met…
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Father marks milestone with Willamette canoe journey
Peter Kirk recently spent six days and five nights canoeing down the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. His oldest child just started his…
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Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest
(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…
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Bend PD kidnap, assault arrest leads to DRW raid
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors; police say search will continue through the night) An arrest has been made in a kidnapping and…
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Businesses stand with Saving Grace against domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and local businesses are showing their support by standing with Bend-based nonprofit organization…
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‘Get There Challenge’ urges new ways to commute
Oregonians are taking the newly named “Get There Challenge,” finding a way to get to work by means other than driving alone. And when…
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Weekday paving on U.S. 20 near Santiam Pass continues
The construction project on U.S. Highway 20 at Santiam Pass will continue paving and striping during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14…
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Half-price yard debris disposal coming at Knott Landfill
With cooler temperatures, now is the time to take advantage of opportunities to increase your preparedness for wildfire. Beginning Monday, Oct. 28…
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Parents still protesting SW Bend cell tower placement
About two dozen parents and a few students braved the freezing temperatures outside Elk Meadow Elementary Wednesday morning, holding up signs and…
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Prineville theft leads to raids on 2 homes, 9 arrests
(Update: Adding what item was shown in FB post) A reported burglary and theft at a northeast Prineville home led police to a Facebook post of one…
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Bend retailers partner in Bethlehem Inn coat drive
Bend retailers Pine Mountain Sports, Foot Zone and Patagonia Bend have teamed up for the third year in a row to collect gently used coats, sleeping…
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