Bend wrapping up work on 20-year water system master plan
Bend city councilors were briefed Wednesday evening on a 20-year integrated water system master plan, now in its final stages, an effort to make…
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One Class at a Time: Bend Science Station inspires young scientists
When in-person instruction came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, instructors at the Bend Science Station had to come up with innovative ways…
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Boating season is back: To stay safe, plan, pay attention, share
There are dozens of boat types on the market and many water recreation opportunities in Oregon, from rivers and streams to the Pacific Ocean.…
Continue ReadingAlaska man survives near-deadly encounter with brown bear that bit his head
An Alaska man was able to bind up his wounds and call 911 after being mauled by a brown bear that bit him multiple times on the head. Allen Minish,…
Continue ReadingOhio mother allegedly faked daughter’s terminal illness to obtain funding for trips, housing
An Ohio mother is facing an abuse and neglect complaint for allegedly fabricating her daughter’s terminal illness to “obtain funding for…
Continue ReadingCNN says it was ‘inappropriate’ for Chris Cuomo to participate in strategy sessions advising brother on sexual harassment allegations
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo advised his brother, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations — a breach of…
Continue ReadingHere’s what we know about Ronald Greene’s death in Louisiana
New evidence in the death of Ronald Greene provides more questions than answers surrounding his death in 2019 after a pursuit by Louisiana State…
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Breese-Iverson critical of investigator’s findings regarding fellow lawmaker’s texts
Prineville state Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson said Thursday she’s upset about the findings of an investigator looking into her claims of sexual…
Continue ReadingNew York and Maryland follow Ohio in creating Covid vaccine lottery
New York and Maryland both announced lotteries on Thursday for people who get vaccinated against Covid-19, joining Ohio, which last week announced…
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Prineville BLM selling firewood permits online
The Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office has added an online option for purchasing firewood-cutting permits for the Williamson Creek…
Continue ReadingIsrael and Palestinian militant group Hamas agree to a ceasefire
Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, after more than a week of conflict left hundreds dead, most of them…
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Bend Senior High’s Steve Wetherald named Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education announced Thursday that Bend Senior High’s Steve Wetherald is the 2022 Central Oregon Regional Teacher of the…
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Crook County, Redmond schools adopt OSAA mask, vaccine guidance; Bend-La Pine still weighing steps
Under new state guidance, Oregon’s student athletes and spectators can go maskless at indoor sporting events, if they are vaccinated and can prove it…
Continue ReadingFreedom through fitness: This CNN Hero’s formula keeps former offenders from returning to prison
Joel Ramsey remembers the moment he decided to change his life. It came when he’d been incarcerated for the fourth time. “I was in a cell…
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Los Angeles Police Department investigating altercation at restaurant as possible anti-Semitic hate crime
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating as a hate crime an altercation Tuesday night near Hollywood where witness reports said…
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ODOT homeless camp cleanup at Revere Ave./Bend Parkway to remove fire hazards, people if necessary
The homeless camps off of the Bend Parkway at Northeast Revere Avenue are set to be cleaned next Monday, but officials say it will involve little to…
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Central Cascades wilderness permits to open daily rolling permits Friday
Beginning Friday morning, Central Cascades Wilderness Permits will become available within a seven-day rolling window through this…
Continue ReadingNearly 70 big cats removed from Oklahoma animal park featured in the Netflix documentary ‘Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness’
Nearly 70 big cats have been seized from an Oklahoma animal park owned by Jeff Lowe and his wife, Lauren, who were featured in the Netflix…
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Terry Skjersaa joins inaugural Furnish Hope board
Terry Skjersaa, Principal Broker with the Skjersaa Group, which operates in partnership with Duke Warner Realty, has been named as Secretary and…
Continue ReadingColonial Pipeline CEO to testify in Congressional hearing on cyberattack next month
The CEO of Colonial Pipeline is set to testify to lawmakers next month after a cyberattack caused a six-day shutdown of the pipeline that delivers…
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