Oregon’s voter turnout led nation in 2022 election
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — For the first time ever, Oregon had the highest voter turnout rate in the nation for last November’s elections. Former Oregon…
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Bend Park and Rec ending tackle football program; flag football numbers increasing
Flag football is growing, while tackle football is seeing a decline in…
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Redmond police seek witnesses, info about vehicle that sped away from shooting scene
Redmond police asked the public for help Thursday identifying the people in an SUV who sped away from a northeast Redmond dispute earlier this week…
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COCC president signs national climate pledge, putting school on path to carbon neutrality
Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Laurie Chesley recently signed a “carbon commitment” national climate pledge for higher education…
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The Giving Plate reaches $3.5 million fundraising goal in 15 months, details revised expansion plans
The Giving Plate food pantry is marking the new year by announcing success in its $3.5 million fundraising goal for its new facility, while also…
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Central Oregon still dealing with ‘exceptional’ drought in some areas, despite recent rain and snowfall
Central Oregon is still in a drought, despite recent wet and snowy weather, according to various measurements such as the Oregon Drought Monitor and…
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Visit Bend becomes Oregon’s first ‘Leave No Trace’ partner, lists best practices on new website
Visit Bend on Wednesday publicly launched Oregon’s first partnership between a destination organization and Leave No Trace, which uses science,…
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Bend EMS officer praises quick action to save Damar Hamlin’s life, urges CPR training
Training sessions are offered the first Wednesday of every month. Bend Fire & Rescue’s cardiac arrest survival rate now far outpaces the nation.…
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La Pine man arrested, accused of breaking into one SE Bend home, looking in windows of another
A wanted La Pine man has been arrested on burglary, menacing, criminal trespass and other charges, accused of breaking into one southeast Bend home…
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Two new members, Jodie Barram and Donna Owens, appointed to Bend Park and Rec Board
Two long-time Bend residents with familiar names and faces, one a former Bend city councilor, were appointed to vacant positions on the Bend Park and…
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Sisters Ranger District continues hazardous fuels reduction work by Highway 20, Camp Sherman
Sisters Ranger District fire specialists are conducting brush removal work with Forest Service staff and contractors to mow about 3,300 acres of…
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Forest Service firefighters to continue pile burning on Hwy. 97 near Lava Butte
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to resume pile burning operations Wednesday adjacent to Highway 97 between Lava Butte north…
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Idaho quadruple murder suspect arrives in state after waiving extradition from Pennsylvania
By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November, has arrived back…
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Bend businesses offer positive initial reaction to new Paid Leave Oregon program
Workers and their employers are starting to make payments this week for new Paid Leave Oregon benefits, which won’t become available until this…
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Bend Police arrest 8 suspected DUII drivers over New Year’s; year’s tally is nearly 700
Bend Police reported arresting eight people on DUII charges over the holiday weekend, including seven on New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s…
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Madras mother, son sentenced to years in prison for physical abuse of two young foster children
A Madras woman and her son were sentenced Tuesday to 9 ½ and nearly 7 ½ years in prison, respectively, for physically abusing a 4-year-old girl and…
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‘There’s more work to be done’: COCC leaders say Oregon community college audit points to needed improvements
A recent audit from the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office points to “substantial deficits” at the state’s 17 community colleges, ones that…
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Authorities ID two Prineville men killed in head-on crash on Juniper Canyon Road
Crook County sheriff’s deputies on Tuesday released the names of two Prineville men killed in a fiery head-on crash on Juniper Canyon Road late…
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Bend veterans activist honors Medal of Honor recipients with Highway 20 dedication across 12 states
Bend resident Dick Tobiason is a Vietnam veteran who has dedicated his life to honoring those who have served their country, most notably those who…
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Bend man caught by US marshals in Mexico, faces manslaughter, other charges in Mayfield Pond shooting
A Bend man initially charged with negligent wounding of another in the fatal shooting of another man at Mayfield Pond last summer, then released, has…
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