Bend man charged in alleged road rage incident
A 43-year-old Bend man was cited Tuesday on menacing and another charge, accused of pointing a handgun or replica at another driver during an alleged…
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Compost pile at Deschutes Fairgrounds expected to smolder for weeks
A large, smoldering compost pile at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center spontaneously combusted recently and likely will continue to burn…
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Staying home works: Oregon appears ready to handle surge of COVID-19 patients
It appears that most Oregonians have been acting on pleas by the governor and others to stay home and save lives, as the latest projections outlined…
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Bend BottleDrop makes changes to curb COVID-19 spread
The BottleDrop Redemption Center in Bend remains open amid the coronavirus outbreak, but it has made some changes in a bid to prevent spreading the…
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Many C.O. unemployment filers still waiting on benefits
For many people in Central Oregon and across the nation, they’re entering their first, second and even third week of unemployment, and with bills…
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Fred Meyer limits customer counts; Bend shoppers don’t notice difference
Fred Meyer said Monday it would begin implementing stricter social distancing guidelines on Tuesday by limiting the number of guests it lets in its…
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ODOT warns cyclists, others: Stay off McKenzie Pass Hwy.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning cyclists, others to stay away from the Old McKenzie Highway west of Sisters as crews plow and…
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Gov. Brown weighs in on wearing homemade cloth masks in public
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued the following statement Tuesday on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new guidance regarding the use of…
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Oregon inmates sue over COVID-19 response
A group of inmates concerned about contracting COVID-19 filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and the leaders at the state…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue warns of scams related to COVID-19 relief payments
The Oregon Department of Revenue warned taxpayers Tuesday of calls and email phishing attempts related to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19,…
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C.O. COVID-19 update: DCSO reporting tool, advice for pet owners, more
Here’s Tuesday’s update from the Central Oregon Emergency Information…
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St. Charles CEO: Lab has sent out only about 900 COVID-19 tests
St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka issued another message to the community Monday, saying social distancing and other steps are…
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Bend sign company helps essential retailers enforce social distancing
Many stores and businesses in Central Oregon that normally see high traffic volumes are finding creative ways to enforce social distancing between…
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Bend Fire prepares for surge in emergency calls
As emergency crews across the U.S. brace for a spike in coronavirus cases, Bend Fire and Rescue and other fire departments across Central Oregon are…
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Fred Meyer to start limiting customer numbers
Starting Tuesday, only one person per 120 square feet will be allowed in Fred Meyer stores at once. An infrared device at the entrances will be used…
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Deschutes County sheriff announces relief fund for first responders
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson announced Monday the launch of the “Deschutes First Response Fund,” a relief fund to support first…
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Deschutes SO launches online reporting service
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it is now offering an online reporting service that allows citizens to file non-emergency…
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C. Oregon golf courses still open, with social distancing policies in place
While many outdoor recreation areas have been closed to prevent groups of people from gathering, golf courses in Oregon are allowed to remain…
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Suspect jailed in theft of Madras Black Bear Diner catering trailer
A Sandy man has been arrested and a woman is being sought in last week’s theft of a catering trailer from the parking lot of the Madras Black Bear…
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Central Oregon health officials today advocated that all residents begin wearing a cloth face covering over their mouths and nose in public,…
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