Bend, Redmond home sales prices set new records (again) to start 2021
Bend’s median home sales price zoomed to a new record of $580,000 in January, while Redmond’s reached a record $377,000, Beacon Appraisal Group…
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More contagious coronavirus variant identified in UK spreading rapidly throughout US, study says
A new study finds that cases of a more contagious coronavirus variant are rapidly increasing in the United States, and significant community…
Continue ReadingDemocrats to unveil $3,000 child benefit as part of Biden relief package
House Democratic leaders will unveil legislation Monday that would give millions of families at least $3,000 per child, advancing a key provision in…
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4 skiers dead, 4 rescued after avalanche in Utah backcountry
Four skiers were killed and four others rescued after an avalanche Saturday in a backcountry ski area near Salt Lake City, police said. The Unified…
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Bend transient arrested on attempted murder charge in stabbing last June
A 27-year-old Bend transient was arrested Friday on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges, accused of stabbing another man at the alleged…
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Oregon reports 17 more COVID-19 related deaths, 1 in Crook County; 624 new cases
There are 17 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including Crook County’s 16th death, raising the state’s death toll to 2,019, the Oregon Health…
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Oregon grocery workers feel left behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations
Some essential workers, such as at your neighborhood grocery store, say they feel they keep getting pushed back to get their vaccine, despite…
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Kroger to pay workers $100 if they get the Covid-19 vaccine
Kroger has joined a growing list of large US grocery store chains offering incentives for workers to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The company announced…
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COID canal piping boosts Madras-area farm deliveries, Crooked River flows
The Central Oregon Irrigation District said Friday it has received final approval from the Oregon Water Resources Department for the West-F project…
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A Bend front-door friendship delivered: That rings a bell
Thanks to a doorbell camera — and a few snacks — a Bend family and their mail carrier developed quite the connection. However, he recently got…
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Brief pursuit south of Bend leads to arrest of Redmond fugitive
An attempt to pull over a car with no taillights in southern Bend Thursday night led to a brief pursuit and the arrest of a 40-year-old Redmond…
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Parents notified of COVID-19 case at Elk Meadow Elementary in SW Bend
Parents of students at Elk Meadow Elementary School in southwest Bend were notified in a letter Friday evening that “a person associated with the…
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Avalanche kills Ashland skier in Northern California’s backcountry
An avalanche in California’s northern backcountry has killed an Oregon skier near a remote peak.…
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Young La Pine wrestlers use home arena to train for Nationals
With COVID-19 public health guidelines prohibiting many youth sports, most wrestlers haven’t touched a mat in Oregon since last March. …
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As Oregon begins senior vaccinations, ‘hiccups,’ ‘some degree of chaos’ expected
As Oregon passed the grim milestone of 2,000 COVID-19 related deaths on Friday, Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Health Authority officials also had better…
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Bend councilor proposes city consider removing minimum parking requirements
During the Bend City Council’s meeting on Wednesday evening, new City Councilor Melanie Kebler asked, and staff and colleagues agreed to examine the…
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Oregon lawmaker faces expulsion over harassment reports; resignation urged
The conduct committee of the Oregon House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of expelling one of its members for alleged sexual harassment and…
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Crooked River Ranch double-murderer dies in Ontario state prison
A Crooked River Ranch man sentenced to life in prison without parole for fatally shooting his two roommates nearly five years ago died Friday at…
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Oregon reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths as toll tops 2,000; 846 new cases
There are five new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,002, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Two Bend men arrested in 6 recent car thefts; 3 stolen guns also recovered
Two days after Bend police reported a 56% jump in car thefts last year and plans to curb the trend, officers announced Thursday the arrest of two…
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