Two Bend kitchen fires reported in 24 hours
A southeast Bend apartment four-plex was evacuated Friday morning due to a kitchen fire that investigators said was caused by a Keurig K-cup carousel…
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As Bend home prices surge, more C.O. homebuyers look elsewhere in region
According to the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, Bend home sales prices averaged about $450,000 at the end of 2019.…
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DCSO, Bend and Redmond PD to join Ring’s Neighbors app
The Bend and Redmond police departments and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday will join the Neighbors app by Ring. The law…
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Oregon lawmakers to try again on campaign donation limits
Oregon is among a handful of states with no limits on campaign contributions in elections. The 2020 session offers lawmakers another chance to change…
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Oregon lawmakers to consider ban on coyote-killing contests
Some Oregon lawmakers are trying again to ban coyote-hunting contests in legislation proposed for the upcoming…
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Redmond schools making big changes to cut K-5 class sizes
The Redmond School District has announced major school and boundary changes to take effect in the 2020-2021 school year, in preparation for class…
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C.O. keeping up with state demand for electric vehicles
Oregon hopes to have at least 50,000 registered electric vehicles on the road by the end of this year.…
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Four La Pine men charged in Hwy. 97 road rage, fight
Four La Pine men — two drivers and two passengers — were arrested by citation Thursday evening after a Highway 97 road rage incident led to a brief…
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Oregon, 6 other states sue Trump administration over abortion, health care access
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a coalition of seven states and the District of Columbia on Thursday in suing the U.S. Department of…
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Terrebonne well driller carries on, despite revoked state license, fine
A Terrebonne water well-driller who had his state license revoked last fall says his business is carrying on, thanks to his two still-licensed…
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NW Crossing becoming one of Bend’s business hot spots
Bend’s most popular business-oriented neighborhoods very well may be the Old Mill and downtown, but NorthWest Crossing is on the way to joining…
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After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits
Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…
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