Oregon officials react to drought, wildfire risks
In northeast Oregon’s Union County, the snowpack is so thin that it has completely melted away in measurement sites. Rivers are running lower,…
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COCC set to reopen Bend campus August 23; half of fall classes will be in person, half virtual
Central Oregon Community College said Wednesday while it plans to fully reopen all campuses to students and the general public on Monday, August 23,…
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Deschutes National Forest’s last prescribed burn of spring Wednesday NE of La Pine
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn northeast of La Pine Wednesday, to allow for firefighter training.…
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Crunching the numbers: Oregon lawmakers look at redistricting’s C.O. impacts
Oregon lawmakers held a committee meeting Tuesday night to discuss changes in county demographics, as lawmakers prepare for the once-a-decade setting…
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‘She’s the only reason why I woke up’: Dog helps CRR resident escape burning log home
Moving forward. It’s a motto that a Crooked River Ranch family has adopted as they look ahead to see what’s next, after a fire destroyed their log…
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Downtown Bend business group proposes Minnesota Avenue go pedestrian-only
Minnesota Avenue, a two-way street in downtown Bend, could look a lot different in a few…
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New traffic signal, crosswalk among plans for Third Street improvements on Bend’s north end
Before Monday night’s deadly crash on Highway 20 at Mervin Sampels Road, the Oregon Department of Transportation already had a plan in the works to…
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‘The sizzle that sells the steak’: Les Schwab Amphitheater expects to bring in some $20 million this summer
The Les Schwab Amphitheater is preparing for its busiest season of the year — and quite possibly its most profitable one — after the severe pause…
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Dry docks: Low C.O. lake water levels cause problems for boaters, Forest Service
Another impact of Central Oregon’s ongoing drought: low lake and reservoir levels are causing issues for…
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State Land Board approves land swap to expand Deschutes County Fairgrounds
The State Land Board approved a land exchange Tuesday between the state and Deschutes County. The transaction will allow the county to expand its…
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Oregon reports 6 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Deschutes County’s 80th; 307 new cases
There are six new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Deschutes County’s 80th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,670, the Oregon…
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Oregon lawmakers approve bill to expand affordable housing development
The Oregon Legislature approved a bill Tuesday aimed at increasing Oregon’s supply of affordable…
Continue Reading Gov. Brown declares drought emergencies in 7 more Central, Eastern Oregon counties
Gov. Kate Brown signed a pair of executive orders Tuesday declaring drought emergencies in seven Central and Eastern Oregon counties “due to lack…
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Gov. Brown announces weekly changes to county risk levels: Could they be the last?
Gov. Kate Brown announced updates Tuesday to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Powell Butte golfer hits not one, but two holes-in-one — in one round
Don’t tell Powell Butte’s Meg Mendlin the odds of hitting two holes-in-one in the same round.…
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‘Out of options’: Bend woman struggling to find affordable apartment to rent
Jennifer Reid and her granddaughter, Layla, are looking for something many others in Bend are searching for: a new place to live. And not by…
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Oregon state song updated to remove racist language
The Oregon Legislature has approved changes to the lyrics of Oregon’s state song to remove racist language and make the lyrics more…
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2 Warm Springs fugitives arrested near Redmond after driver flees traffic stop, crashes, runs
Two Warm Springs women wanted on warrants were arrested north of Redmond Sunday night after the driver gave a false name, fled a traffic stop and…
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Shepherd’s House seeking ‘Meal Train’ participants for new Bend shelter
For the first time, the Shepherd’s House is running an overnight shelter during the summer.…
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Truck driver injured, cited for DUII in rollover crash on George Millican Road, deputies say
A Georgia semi-truck driver who became distracted by his GPS unit Monday morning left George Millican Road and locked up his brakes, sending the…
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