Overbay gives $1 million to COCC for scholarships
The Central Oregon Community College Foundation announced Tuesday that it has received a major gift of $1 million, a bequest that will be used to…
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Defense begins case in Redmond couple’s murder trial
(Update: Adding reason for delay, surfacing of Instagram post screenshots) Defense attorneys began their case Tuesday morning in the murder trial of…
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Longtime DCSO deputy passes away after cancer fight
Deschutes County sheriff’s Patrol Deputy Kevin Turpen, a 24-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, passed away late Sunday night after a…
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Mercy Corps accused of mishandling abuse allegations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A long-serving board member of Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian aid group, has resigned following reports that the agency…
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5 Bend students receive National Merit Semifinalist honors
Five Bend-La Pine Schools students have earned top academic recognition as National Merit Semi-Finalists. Mountain View High School students Liliana…
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Rimrock Trails expands outpatient mental health treatment
For nearly 30 years, Rimrock Trails has been recognized as Central Oregon’s only specialty adolescent substance use disorder treatment provider…
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Rimrock Trails receives $1,500 from Cascade Car Show
Rimrock Trails Treatment Center is thrilled to receive $1,500 from the September Cascade Car Show held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The…
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St. Charles Bend to host medication take-back event
St. Charles Health System is hosting a medication take-back event on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its St. Charles Bend hospital…
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State recreational trails advisory panel to meet in Bend
The state Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory Committee will meet 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 22-24 at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 62065 SE…
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Deschutes County court mediation program marks 25 years
The Deschutes County Circuit Court is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the court’s Volunteer Mediation Program on Friday, Oct. 18 at noon at…
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Two thrown, hurt in rollover crash N. of Prineville
Two Prineville men were seriously injured Monday night when their Jeep crashed through a power pole and rolled several times, throwing both men into…
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C.O. task force aims to help kids avoid online predators
An increase in predators reaching out to children online has caused the FBI to step in and make sure kids understand the dangers of social media and…
Continue ReadingRedmond fourth-grade football player tackles stereotypes
Known for breaking tackles, a fourth-grade football player in Redmond is also breaking stereotypes. Peyton Adams, a quarterback on the Mud Dogs, is…
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Bend man with Parkinson’s finds hope in table tennis
Table tennis, or pingpong , is no easy sport. For some people, it can even help change their life for the better. Six years ago, Bend resident George…
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Supreme Court case could require Oregon jury unanimity
The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off its new term Monday with arguments regarding a 2014 Louisiana murder case that could affect Oregon’s current…
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Bend September home sales cool; so does median price
Bend’s real estate market began the turn to fall in September as the median home sale price dropped $35,000 from its August record high, a…
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High Desert Museum among state grant award recipients
Bend’s High Desert Museum is among 19 arts organizations that will each receive $10,000 grant awards to support their educational projects in…
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Another fall, another Deschutes River fish rescue
This week, Central Oregonians will come together to rescue fish and mitigate impacts caused by drought and scheduled, seasonal streamflow changes in…
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KPOV set to begin fall membership drive
Every day, the 100 volunteers at KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, pour their hearts and souls into engaging Central Oregonians to produce…
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Free community baby shower events scheduled
The Central Oregon Perinatal Care Team and community partners invite expectant families and families with newborns (one to three months old) to free…
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