Friends of Bend Libraries disbands, forms new nonprofit
The Deschutes County Public Library has asked Friends of the Bend Library and the other Friends groups in Sisters, Redmond, La Pine and Sunriver to…
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Oregon attorney general announces hate, bias crime hotline
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Tuesday announced a statewide public service campaign to make Oregonians aware of the state’s new hate…
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Community asked to recommend new Prineville school’s name
Crook County School District officials are seeking community input to name the new elementary art, technology and adventure theme school that will…
Continue ReadingMagnitude 7.7 quake strikes Caribbean Sea off coast of Jamaica
(CNN) — A tsunami threat message has been issued by the US National Weather Service’s Pacific Tsunami Warning Center after a magnitude 7.7…
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Cultural Coalition grant to support Latino Fest in Madras
The Jefferson County Cultural Coalition will provide a boost to the Latino Fest in Madras, an annual event organized by the Latino Community…
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DA: Hillsboro cop justified in fatally shooting Washington man
A report says a man who was shot dead by a Hillsboro officer in the police station’s parking lot had followed a stranger more than 30 miles from…
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Bend river trail upgrades likely to advance, despite bump in road
Changes and improvements could be on the way soon to the trail along the Deschutes River in…
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Two from C.O. among group set to train police statewide in crisis intervention
Two Central Oregonians are among six to complete advanced training in crisis intervention and will now facilitate training statewide for law…
Continue ReadingCity revamps iconic ‘What happens in Vegas’ slogan
Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, NV (KVVU) — “What happens here, only happens here.” The Las Vegas…
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Wyden questions White House press pass to anti-Semitic outlet
Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., on Tuesday questioned the White House about reports that Rick Wiles and other TruNews…
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Grand jury: Portland officer acted in self-defense in fatal shooting
A Multnomah County grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing in the Portland police fatal police shooting of Koben Henriksen, who was seen waving…
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Benton County road worker who died was operating faulty equipment
Findings from two investigations show a Benton County road worker who died on the job last year was operating a poorly maintained piece of leased…
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Ezra’s Law seeks tougher penalties for crimes that inflict life-long injuries
A lifetime sentence of physical and mental disabilities — that’s how 4-year-old Ezra Thomas will live the rest of his life after being severely…
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Johnny Carino’s in Bend closes its doors
The restaurant comings and goings on Bend’s north end had another “going” on Monday, as Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant closed its doors…
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Bend mom shares story of son’s heroin overdose
Ian Wilson’s mom, Jain, cherishes his childhood memories more than ever these days. She describes him as a good kid, with a gentle soul. But…
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Florence woman dies of ‘medical event’ at Terwilliger Hot Springs
A Florence woman has died at Terwilliger Hot Springs, a destination between Eugene and Bend known for its scenic soaking pools in the Cascade…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy sets open enrollment
Redmond Proficiency Academy announced Monday that enrollment for the 2020-21 school year opens on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. and is scheduled to…
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Jury seated in fatal Portland train stabbing trial
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury has been seated in the MAX attack trial of a man charged with fatally stabbing two men who authorities say…
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Caregiver respite program seeks sustaining memberships
Thelma’s Place is a nonprofit community serving those with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and their families and caregivers, by providing the…
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Gov. Brown names members of Vaping Public Health Work Group
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the members of the new Vaping Public Health Work Group, assembled by EO 19-09, to address the epidemic of…
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