Oregon governor candidate Tina Kotek tests positive for COVID-19
Democratic candidate for Oregon governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday that she tested positive for…
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Dozens turn out for ‘Reproductive Rights Rally’ in downtown Bend, latest protest of Roe v. Wade ruling
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last month by the Supreme Court, marches and rallies have been taking place all across the country, several of them…
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Fallen climber’s body recovered from slopes of Mount Jefferson; Bend-based helicopter helps in effort
A fallen climber’s body was recovered Monday from high on the slopes of Mount Jefferson, three days after he was reported missing, in an effort…
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Wildfires pop up across Central Oregon after recent lightning strikes; crews keep them small
Over the Fourth of July weekend, Central Oregon firefighters responded to 22 small wildfire starts — most sparked by lightning — and thankfully…
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Downtown Bend barber shop victim of vandalism over holiday weekend
The Metropolitan Barber Shop on Wall Street in downtown Bend is not closed, but it looked like it was Tuesday, thanks to the boarded-up front…
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C.O. firefighters stop new lightning-sparked blazes after thunderstorms move through region
Dozens of Central Oregon firefighters spent part of their holiday weekend responding to more than a dozen small fires since intense thunderstorms…
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Sparkling Fourth: Your photos, video of Bend’s Pilot Butte fireworks show
It was another grand, colorful display launched from the summit of Pilot Butte Monday night to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. Thanks to…
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In rural West, more worries about access to abortion clinics
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In the Central Oregon city of Bend, the sole Planned Parenthood clinic…
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Deschutes County SAR assists young mountain biker injured in crash on trail west of Bend
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance of a young mountain bike rider injured in a crash Sunday afternoon on a trail…
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Arnold Irrigation District plans earliest water shutoff in its 117 years, but canal piping could soon head that off
A cool, wet spring delayed, but won’t head off the earliest shutoff of the Arnold Irrigation District’s summer irrigation deliveries since the…
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Logging accident severely injures Eugene man
By KPTVZ web staff Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Oregon (KPTV) — A Eugene man is fighting for his life…
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OLCC implores congressional delegation to make safe cannabis industry banking a top priority
Outdated federal barriers to banking services continue to severely impact the legal cannabis industry in Oregon and nationwide, state cannabis…
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US testing new fire retardant; critics push other methods
By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials are testing a new wildfire retardant after two decades of buying millions of…
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California man killed in rollover crash east of Bend
A 64-year-old California man was killed Friday night when his convertible left Nelson Road east of Bend, rolled several times and caught fire,…
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Bend Fire & Rescue offers pre-Fourth reminder about city’s fireworks ban, safe use in nearby areas
As the Fourth of July weekend began Friday evening, Bend Fire & Rescue issued a reminder to the community about the city’s fireworks ban, along with…
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La Pine getting $17.7 million in USDA loans, grants to expand sewer, curb groundwater contamination
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that the city of La Pine will receive more than $17.7 million in loans and grants from the…
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Oregon reports of hate crimes, bias incidents on the rise, according to third annual statewide report
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Friday received the third annual report from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission on data from 2021…
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Prineville author Rick Steber claims High Desert Museum ‘banned’ his books; museum says they weren’t selling
Prolific Western author Rick Steber of Prineville claims Bend’s High Desert Museum has banned his books because they are going in a different,…
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New Oregon mapping tool lets you look up the level of wildfire risk where you live, down to the street address
The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association on Thursday welcomed the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University College of Forestry’s rollout…
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Called threat of suspicious objects prompts evacuations at COCC’s Bend, Redmond campuses; nothing was found
Buildings on the Central Oregon Community College Bend and Redmond campuses were evacuated as a precaution Thursday afternoon due to a 911 call that…
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