St. Charles seeks 5,000 initial COVID-19 vaccine doses, 2nd ultra-cold freezer
St. Charles Health System has requested an initial 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine but cannot require that caregivers be vaccinated, an official said…
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More Oregon health care workers file complaints of not getting required breaks
In the last six weeks, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has received a significant increase in inquiries and complaints from workers in the…
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Prineville man, 11-year-old boy charged in theft of handgun from store
A 33-year-old Prineville man and 11-year-old boy face theft charges, accused of stealing a handgun from a Prineville store, police said…
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ATV burns at SE Madras home; owner burned pulling it from garage
An ATV under repair at a southeast Madras home caught fire Thursday afternoon, and the owner received some hand burns when he pulled it out of the…
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C. Oregon farmers struggle to adapt, plan for future amid restaurant closures
Shannon Sbarra owns Volcano Veggies in Bend, which not only grows its own greens, but also works with other local farms to distribute locally grown…
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Oregon reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, including Deschutes County’s 16th
COVID-19 has claimed 13 more lives in Oregon, including one in Deschutes County, raising the state’s death toll to 1,123, along with 1,586 new…
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COCC plans to stay in largely remote learning for spring term
Central Oregon Community College this week shared initial plans for the spring 2021 term, which it said will closely resemble operations for its fall…
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Historic Post Office Plaza in downtown Bend sold for $4.3 million
The historic downtown Bend building known as Post Office Plaza recently sold for $4.3 million to new owners who plan upgrades but to keep its…
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Deer Ridge inmate with COVID-19 dies at hospital amid growing outbreak
A Deer Ridge Correctional Institution inmate who tested positive for COVID-19 died Wednesday at an area hospital, amid an outbreak of the virus at…
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Could volunteer substitute teachers help reopen Crook County schools? Perhaps
Crook County Judge Seth Crawford sparked much discussion Wednesday with a Facebook post indicating more volunteer substitute teachers could reopen…
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‘Kind of mind-blowing’: Bend teen golfer scoring big at prestigious boarding school
After his junior season of golf at Summit High School was cut short because of the pandemic, Cort Benner saw his dream of playing college golf…
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Sargent’s Cafe in Bend latest victim of coronavirus restrictions
A longtime Bend staple is now the victim of coronavirus…
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Suspect in 2 Bend holdups shot, killed by officers after chase over Santiam Pass
A Bend man who pulled a gun and robbed a Dutch Bros coffee stand and Domino’s Pizza in southeast Bend Tuesday night, stole an employee’s car and…
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Rep. Greg Walden gives emotional farewell speech on House floor
Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., delivered emotional farewell remarks Wednesday on the House floor, set to retire from over 30 years of public service,…
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About 1 in 4 Oregonians have experienced food insecurity this year, OSU report says
An estimated 1 million Oregonians — close to 1 in 4 people — experienced food insecurity this year, meaning they had a disruption in their…
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Daily public skating returns to Bend’s Pavilion next week with new limits, rules
The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Wednesday it will offer public skate sessions daily at The Pavilion, beginning next Monday, with…
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Oregon joins in 48-state lawsuit alleging Facebook illegally stifles competition
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general Wednesday in filing a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc.,…
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DCSO has 2 COVID-19 cases; concealed handgun license appointments postponed
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that two staff members’ positive COVID-19 cases have prompted a decision to temporarily…
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Crook County launches relief grants for COVID-19-affected small businesses
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, together with Crook County, are offering another round of grants to Central Oregon small businesses and…
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Theft suspect arrested leaving SE Bend business; stolen bike, gun found
A burglar alarm brought police to a southeast Bend industrial park early Monday morning, leading to a traffic stop and the arrest of a 28-year-old…
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