Bend-La Pine parents plan rally to call for return to in-person learning
Some parents in Bend-La Pine Schools want their children back in the classroom, and they’re planning to rally to make their case.…
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Bend woman faces drug, other charges after traffic stop in Terrebonne
A Bend woman suspected of returning to the area with drugs was pulled over on Highway 97 in Terrebonne and cited this week after a drug-sniffing K-9…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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Bend WWII veteran, B-17 tail gunner passes at age 98
Arthur Herbert Moon passed away this past week after a long and memorable 98 years.…
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Youth hold climate change protest in downtown Bend
Youth organizers met in downtown Bend Friday morning to bring awareness to the continued efforts to fight climate change.…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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One arrest, 100s of plants seized in raid on Alfalfa illegal marijuana grow
Anonymous complaints and questions about the odor and legality of a marijuana grow operation in Alfalfa, east of Bend, led to a raid on the property…
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St. Charles Health System plans to issue $100 million in bonds for upcoming projects
St. Charles Health System confirmed Wednesday it is preparing to issue $100 million in bonds to help fund future Bend and Redmond hospital expansion…
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Oregon’s breweries, wineries hit hardest by COVID-19 — and now wildfires
Many in Oregon’s hard-hit food and beverage industry believe a COVID-19 vaccine would be life-changing for the future of their industry and their…
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Elk Lake Resort has been put up for sale; asking price $4.56 million
After taking over ownership of the Elk Lake Resort in 2013, owners Pat and Wendy Prive are ready to sell the 21-acre property located on the…
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Deschutes County seeks Transportation Plan advisory panel applicants
Deschutes County is seeking community members with an interest in or life experience with transportation, safety, and/or mobility issues to serve on…
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Bend-La Pine School Board member raises reopening concerns
The Bend La-Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss schools reopening. One board member raised concerns on face masks vs. face…
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Deschutes County sees voter registration jump since 2016, but drop in ballot returns
Tuesday was National Voter Registration Day, aimed at raising awareness of voter registration opportunities ahead of the big fall election.…
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DCSO: Redmond-area chase, search turns up man, woman hiding in trees
An attempted traffic stop in Redmond early Monday morning led to an eight-mile high-speed pursuit and a search by two K-9 teams and thermal-imaging…
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Central Oregon’s job market still recovering from COVID-19 losses
Central Oregon’s jobless rates saw another dramatic improvement in August, with more laid-off workers returning to work, but the COVID-19 impacts are…
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Both major parties frustrated by C.O. campaign sign-stealing, vandalism
With a big election less than 45 days away, political tensions are rising ever higher. Sometimes too…
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Lost motorcycle rider rescued after all-night search west of Bend
A Gilchrist man whose motorcycle wouldn’t start, leaving him stranded in the woods west of Bend, was rescued Sunday morning, cold and tired but OK,…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 20-26
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept.…
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Devastating wildfires put spotlight on evacuation awareness, emergency alerts
Do you know the 5 P’s necessary for…
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