Fireworks sales to start in C.O. amid firefighters’ fear of ‘catastrophic’ wildfire season
A classic fourth of July tradition is set to come back to Central Oregon and while experts advise taking caution, others are excited.…
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New wildfire south of Chiloquin prompts Level 3 evacuations, road closures
A new wildfire broke out south of Chiloquin Monday afternoon, threatening structures and prompting Level 3 evacuation orders and two road closures,…
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New COCC program trains state-certified community health workers
With recent approval from the Oregon Health Authority, Central Oregon Community College said Monday it is now an official instructional body for the…
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EPA issues burn ban on Warm Springs Indian Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, in coordination with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, has issued a ban on…
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Madras police release photos, seek tips to solve Bridges HS burglary
Madras police are seeking tips from the public to find one or possibly two young adults who entered Bridges High School, the former Westside…
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Central Oregonians gather to celebrate Juneteenth, newly official state, federal holiday
Central Oregonians walked up Pilot Butte in an annual ‘Take Back the Butte’ event and also held another gathering Saturday to mark Juneteenth, a…
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DCSO SAR volunteers help injured mtn. bike rider near Phil’s Trail, lost hikers SW of Sisters
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue helped an injured mountain bike rider from Eugene make it back to the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot…
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DCSO, Redmond PD seek tips to find burglar who broke into 5 Sisters, Redmond businesses
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Redmond Police Department requested the public’s help Friday in identifying a suspect in several…
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Tubes, kayaks and paddleboards – oh my! ‘Park and Float’ rentals start Saturday on Deschutes in Bend
It was a warm and busy day on the Deschutes River Friday as floating season arrives. Floating the river is a popular pastime for Central Oregonians…
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Deschutes County convening expert panel to review hemp industry
The Deschutes County Planning Commission is convening an expert panel next week to discuss Deschutes County’s hemp industry. Commissioners asked…
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Two-wheeled duty: A look at what it’s like to be a Redmond Police motorcycle officer
It’s not every day that you see a police officer in Deschutes County riding a motorcycle on the job.…
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Lynn Findley is second Oregon Senate Republican to face recall effort
A second Republican in the Oregon Senate is facing a recall effort after showing up to oppose a gun-control bill earlier this…
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With Oregon eviction moratorium set to end, C.O. lawyers see high demand for help
The rental eviction moratorium is scheduled to end June 30 in Oregon, unless lawmakers intervene, and Central Oregon lawyers say they are receiving a…
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‘He would’ve died on the spot’: Bystanders lift car, rescue man pinned in Redmond parking lot
Coleen Mitchell and Cindy Leroue work at two businesses in a strip mall off Southwest Sixth street in Redmond. On Thursday morning, Mitchell was the…
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SW Madras fire causes $150K damage to golf cart rental-repair business
A fire early Thursday morning caused an estimated $150,000 damage to a golf cart rental and repair business in southwest Madras, a fire official…
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City of Bend gives notice to Emerson Avenue homeless campers: Move out by June 23
The city of Bend, as expected, gave formal notice Thursday to dozens of campers on Northeast Emerson Street that the city right-of-way will be…
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OSU models predict drop in C.O. lightning-sparked wildfires — but bigger blazes
Human-caused wildfire ignitions in Central Oregon are expected to remain steady over the next four decades and lightning-caused ignitions are…
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Cascade Middle School power failure, electrical issues and smoke cancel last day of classes
Thursday was the last day of school for most Bend-La Pine Schools students – except at Cascade Middle School, where a power failure caused…
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Ontario man killed in SUV-semi head-on crash on Highway 20E near Hampton
An Ontario man was killed Wednesday night when his SUV crossed the center line of Highway 20E west of Hampton and collided head-on with a semi-truck,…
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Bend councilors OK budget, water and sewer fee hikes, purchase of 2 shelter sites
Bend city councilors Wednesday night approved new fees for the coming year as part of the biennial budget adoption and also approved two planned…
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