Bend’s High Desert Museum receives national honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services named the High Desert Museum in Bend Tuesday as one of six recipients of the 2021 National Medal for…
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Stolen Warm Springs Fire brush rig recovered, with damage; reward offered for culprit
A Warm Springs Fire and Safety brush-rig pickup truck stolen from the fire station early last Thursday was recovered Saturday, with some items stolen…
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Two-vehicle crash at Hwy. 20 and Hamby Road east of Bend
Three people were injured Tuesday when Oregon State Police say a truck driver failed to stop at a stop sign at U.S. Highway 20 while traveling south…
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Bend chamber weighs in on mask guidance
Under new OHA guidance, businesses must review proof of vaccination to drop mask and distancing requirements. The Bend Chamber of Commerce told…
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Deschutes, 4 other Oregon counties hit 65% vaccine goal, move to ‘Lower Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in…
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St. Charles Family Care clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccine
Central Oregonians who are 12 and older — and who are already scheduled for an appointment with a provider — now have the option of receiving a…
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Despite new COVID guidance, Central Oregon HS basketball tips off, masks in place
After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on…
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Ballot returns low for Deschutes County special election
As of Monday, fewer than 23% of Deschutes County ballots have been returned for Tuesday’s special district election. County Clerk Nancy Blankenship…
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Arnold Irrigation sinkhole leaves Roats, Avion water customers without service
Due to a sinkhole in the Arnold Water District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, about 500 Roats and 100 Avion water customers are without…
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C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older
Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and…
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Les Schwab’s granddaughter gives $6 million donation to Friends of the Children
The national organization Friends of the Children announced Monday that they received a two-year, $6 million matching gift from Bellevue,…
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WorkSource Oregon to host construction, manufacturing drive-thru hiring event in Redmond
WorkSource Oregon will be hosting a drive-thru hiring event for construction and manufacturing positions with 16 employers on Saturday at its…
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Bend man charged with DUII, assault in Hwy. 26 three-vehicle head-on crash
Three drivers were taken to hospitals after an unsafe pass attempt led to a crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian…
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Two arrested in gasoline-fueled arson fire at SE Bend transient camp
A dispute over a drug debt led to an arson fire at a southeast Bend transient camp Sunday evening in which gasoline allegedly was poured and…
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Sinkhole in main Arnold Irrigation District canal prompts water shutoff for repairs
A large sinkhole has been discovered in the Arnold Irrigation District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, prompting it to shut off irrigation…
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Equine Outreach horse rescue and rehabilitation in Bend seeks volunteers
Dianne Scott, the ranch manager at Equine Outreach, says the organization shelters neglected and abused horses. More volunteers are needed for duties…
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C. Oregon Veterans Ranch holds Armed Forces Day plant sale
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch held its fourth annual Armed Forces Day plant sale on Saturday, selling nearly 1,500…
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Crooked River Ranch volunteers building park shade structure
Volunteers began construction Saturday on a much-needed shade structure at Panorama Park in Crooked River Ranch, a project more than three years in…
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Bend walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws 250
Mosaic Medical says some 250 people took part in a free walk-up community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Riverbend…
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