Bend man killed in 3-vehicle crash on snowy Highway 97 south of Redmond
A Bend man was killed in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Highway 97 south of Redmond when a Redmond man lost control on the snowy roadway…
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Becoming a Hotshot: Redmond firefighters get advanced medical training from Bend nonprofit
The U.S. Forest Service and Beyond the Edge Rescue want to highlight the intense training advanced firefighters take to give them the knowledge…
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Bend Boxing Club raising funds online to help fund rezoning of new gym space, save club
The Bend Boxing Club is attempting to rezone the space, something its founder says it crucial for the future of Central Oregon’s only public boxing…
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Former Bend resident pleads not guilty in killing of woman in downtown Portland
A former Portland State University football player has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the…
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Deschutes Land Trust expands Priday Ranch wildlife preserve north of Madras
The Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday it has expanded the size of its nearly 4,700-acre Priday Ranch wildlife preserve north of…
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In ‘pandemic-driven increase,’ COCC raises tuition by $4 per credit for 2022-23
The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors voted Wednesday evening to approve an in-district tuition increase of $4 per credit for the…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says his offer to buy Twitter is about ‘the future of civilization,’ not making money
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Brian Fung, CNN Elon Musk defended his offer to purchase Twitter on Thursday, saying during an on-stage interview at the TED…
Continue ReadingTour des Chutes coming to a close after raising $1.25 million for cancer programs over 17 years
The 17-year tradition of the Tour des Chutes, a Central Oregon summer road-cycling event that has raised more than $1.25 million for children and…
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Redmond School Board discusses state’s new ethnic studies standards, required by 2026
In 2017, Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 2845, which requires students in grades K-12 to be taught ethnic studies. The Redmond School Board held a…
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Large illegal indoor marijuana grow raided near La Pine, 2,800 plants seized; 7 people arrested
A lengthy investigation by Deschutes County’s Illegal Marijuana Enforcement Team concluded Wednesday morning with a raid on a large-scale indoor…
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Redmond DUII suspect flees DCSO deputy, arrested and jailed after pursuit
A Redmond man allegedly driving drunk fled a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy trying to pull him over at a mobile home park west of Redmond Tuesday…
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Ujima Youth Program in Bend returns, teaching students cultural awareness and leadership
Going into its third term this week, the Ujima Youth Program aims to help middle school and high school students thrive across Central…
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‘Positive for transparency’: Bend police say officer body cameras have been a success
Bend PD say officers’ body cameras have been a success, trying to manage excess of video evidence…
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April storms improve 2022 Pacific NW water outlook, but drought remains
Climatologists say rare April snow, along with rain sweeping across the Pacific Northwest this week could increase water supplies, slow snowmelt and…
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Oregon’s jobless rate falls to 3.8% in March, lowest since pandemic hit 2 years ago
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% in March, down from 4.0% in February, continuing its rapid decline of recent months, the state…
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Sisters woman’s DNA solves family’s 40-year mystery, helping identify murder victim
When a Sisters woman took steps to learn more about her family tree, it ended up helping a detective all the way in Oklahoma solve a cold case.  …
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Bend 101 seminar: Reminding residents and showing newcomers what being a Bendite is all about
The community of Bend has a lot to offer visitors and new arrivals, from hiking and skiing to breweries and shopping.…
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Deschutes National Forest, Crooked River Grassland due $41 million for wildfire risk reduction efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Monday 10 initial landscapes to receive $131 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investment to…
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Bend police chief explains recently revised pursuit prohibition, exceptions policy
– Bend police recently did not pursue a fugitive driving a stolen car east of town due to the agency’s pursuit prohibition policy, which has limited…
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Anonymous tip leads to stop, arrest of Prineville drug trafficking suspect; pills seized
An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a Prineville man suspected of distributing fentanyl in the region, who was stopped on Highway 26 east of…
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