Marion, Polk counties can begin Phase 1 reopening Friday
Governor Kate Brown announced Wednesday that Marion and Polk counties can begin entering Phase I of reopening on Friday under her framework for…
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Sisters burglary suspect caught in bed, runs, but caught fast
It didn’t take long Wednesday for Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies to catch a suspect in a home burglary after a resident came home to find a…
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Deschutes Brewery’s pub reopening soon, at 50% of normal operations
For the last two months, the Deschutes Brewery brewpub in downtown Bend has been completely closed. The pub has not offered delivery or takeout…
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Shemia Fagan edges ahead of Mark Hass in Democrat race for secretary of state
It appeared on Tuesday night that state Senator Mark Hass had edged fellow state Senator Shemia Fagan for the Democratic nomination for secretary of…
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Oregon reports four more COVID-19 deaths; Deschutes has 9 new cases
Four more people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the statewide death toll to 144, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Voters reject La Pine parks levy
On Tuesday, voters said ‘no’ to a local option levy that would help fund the La Pine Park and Recreation District. 42% voted in favor, but 58% of…
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Bend Park & Rec, city of Redmond delay planned reopening of sport courts
The Bend Park and Recreation District and city of Redmond changed course late Wednesday and shelved plans to reopen sport courts Thursday pending…
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Des. Co. clerk says primary election came with unprecedented challenges
Nancy Blankenship, the Deschutes County clerk, said Wednesday 2020’s primary election was unlike any other. Tuesday night’s election results trickled…
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La Pine man charged with graffiti spree, spitting at sheriff’s deputies
A La Pine man cited for a graffiti spree targeting businesses around downtown La Pine instead was arrested and jailed after he allegedly challenged…
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Summit XC star Max named Oregon Prep Female Runner of the Year
Summit High School cross country standout Fiona Max won another award this week, as she was named Oregon’s Prep Female Cross Country Runner of the…
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Bend Park and Rec cancels river floating rentals, sees surge in river trail users
Big changes this summer if you plan to float the river in Bend because of the COVID 19…
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Portland homeless tax wins handily amid virus woes
A measure to tax the wealthiest residents and the biggest businesses in the Portland area to raise $2.5 billion over a decade to address homelessness…
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Free meals for truck drivers
The Oregon Trucking Associations provided free lunches to truck drivers passing through Central Oregon Wednesday at the Juniper Butte weigh scales,…
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Willamette National Forest to begin phased reopening of recreation sites Friday
Managers of the Willamette National Forest appreciate that recreating in the national forest is important to many people. Starting Friday, they will…
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Pontoon boat dedicated to first responders
The Bend Band of Brothers dedicated a pontoon boat Wednesday. The boat is called ‘First Responder’ in honor of police, fire, military, and medical…
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OPRD: Prineville Reservoir State Park campground, camping remain closed
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department reminds visitors that Prineville Reservoir State Park remains closed to all camping.…
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Deschutes National Forest set to open day use sites and boat ramps by Memorial Day weekend
The Deschutes National Forest will be opening most day use sites and boat ramps by Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds will remain…
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Deschutes County hearing set on Community Development work plan
The public is invited to comment on the Deschutes County Community Development Department’s proposed work plan for 2020-21 at an upcoming county…
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Ochoco National Forest to begin reopening recreation sites, campgrounds Friday
Starting Friday, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland will begin a phased reopening of developed recreation sites that were…
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Oregonians get early look at 2021 health insurance rates
State agency says too early to tell COVID-19 impact SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon consumers can get a first look at requested rates for 2021…
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