State rejects Deschutes County denial of marijuana facility
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has overturned Deschutes County commissioners’ denial of a marijuana production facility east of Bend,…
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Redmond couple found guilty of murder in 5-year-old’s starvation
(Update: Details of convictions; courtroom scene) After nearly a month of often emotional testimony, it took a Deschutes County jury less than a day…
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Bend man arrested, accused of luring teen online
A 34-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in a raid on his northwest Bend apartment, accused of luring a 16-year-old girl on social media online…
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2019 Bend Venture Conference winners announced
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 16 th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC) to a sold-out crowd at the Tower Theatre in…
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State plans to sell 640 acres on Bend’s SE outskirts
The Oregon Department of State Lands will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 in Bend on the status and plans to sell a tract of over 640 acres…
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Klamath County SO warns of kidnapping phone scam
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it has received several complaints from people receiving phone calls indicating their child has…
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NeighborImpact celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
It was October 22, 1982 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed October as Head Start Awareness Month. NeighborImpact has provided Head Start…
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Redmond memory care facility funds wreaths on vets’ graves
Country Side Living memory care in Redmond is donating funds to purchase 10 wreaths for local veterans’ graves. Wreaths Across America is an…
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Public asked to help name Bend’s new high school
Community members are invited to suggest potential names for Bend-La Pine Schools’ new high school, slated to open in fall of 2021 to students.…
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Oregon Transportation Commission OKs Hwy. 97 projects
Following many discussions about improvements needed on U.S. Highway 97, the Oregon Transportation Commission voted unanimously Friday to approve…
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Ice season kicks off Monday at The Pavilion in Bend
The Bend Park and Recreation District will kick off The Pavilion’s ice season on Monday, officials said Friday. The 2019-20 ice season is…
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At Fred Meyer, now cash back will cost you
There’s a new policy in place at Fred Meyer that could affect the way you shop. Parent company Kroger started rolling out a new cash back fee…
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RDM to host ‘Sky’s the Limit’ program Saturday for families
On Saturday at 10 a.m., Redmond Municipal Airport will partner with the Autism Society of Oregon and Alaska Airlines to host the “Sky’s…
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C.O. hemp industry continues to grow
Harvesting season is underway at hemp farms in Central Oregon, as the plant has quickly become one of the popular crops around the state. Last…
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Surprise: Parking spots eliminated in downtown Bend
(Update: City says three, not four, spaces removed) New parking changes have come to downtown Bend, including the removal of three previous parking…
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Public invited to try new Juniper Fitness spin bikes
With cycling as a growing go-to activity of choice for many Bend residents, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center is upgrading its cycle studio with a…
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ODOT campaign focuses on life-saving Move Over Law
Something is killing first responders at staggering rates, and the answer is us. To raise awareness about the Move Over Law — which protects…
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20th annual Bend Veterans Day Parade set
The 20 th Annual Veterans Day parade will roll again through downtown Bend this Veterans Day, Monday, November 11 at 11.a.m. This is Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County offering arts, culture grants
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners’ application process for its Arts & Culture grants program is now open. This marks the third…
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Bend builds toward bond measure with one-minute survey
(Update: City to use 2 billboards to promote survey) The city of Bend says it’s working on ways to improve traffic flow and safe travel for the…
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