Shortage of snowplow drivers looms this winter as ODOT struggles to hire more
Driving through the mountain or on any highway can be a challenge when dealing with snow. This winter, driving might be more severe, as the Oregon…
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Emergency housing solution for wildfire victims could end up helping Bend’s homeless
An emergency solution for displaced wildfire victims could become one of the long-term solutions for the homeless in…
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Job fair to fill 25 Mt. Bachelor positions planned at Sun Country Tours in Bend
Mt. Bachelor is just over two weeks from opening its 63rd winter season, but they still have dozens of jobs to fill before opening…
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Fire destroys SW Bend home; cause found to be improper disposal of woodstove ashes
A fire that destroyed a southwest Bend home Wednesday morning while the residents were away was found to have been caused by improper disposal of…
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Investigators say fire in vacant SE Bend home used by ‘squatters’ was arson
A fire that destroyed a vacant southeast Bend home frequented by “squatters” and due to be torn down was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday that…
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After nixing diversity symbols, Newberg School Board fires superintendent
The Newberg School Board, which recently tried to ban teachers from displaying gay pride and Black Lives Matter symbols, has abruptly fired the…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to close for the winter next Tuesday
The Deschutes County Road Department plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter season at 8 a.m. next Tuesday.…
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Summit boy’s soccer team to seek first 6A state crown in third straight championship contest
The undefeated Summit Storm boy’s soccer team just keeps winning — and holding their playoff foes scoreless.…
Continue ReadingTestimony concludes in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial, closing arguments expected Monday
CNN By Ray Sanchez, Eric Levenson, Brad Parks and Carma Hassan, CNN Testimony in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial in Wisconsin concluded Thursday,…
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Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock resigns; council gets police HQ update
Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock will officially announce his resignation at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.…
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Deschutes County Tax Office warns of possible property tax payment scam
Deschutes County is warning residents about a possible property tax payment…
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Gusty Redmond-area winds send trampoline flying over 600 feet, lands in neighbor’s yard
Cybil Ewalt has lived off the Old Bend-Redmond Highway for over 30 years. She’s no stranger to extreme weather — but was surprised when she woke up…
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Rising number of Central Oregonians fed up with FedEx late deliveries
With the holiday season right around the corner, people are increasingly concerned about their FedEx…
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La Pine couple latest victims of ‘house for rent’ scam
Kevin and Jennifer Hagan of La Pine were enjoying their Oregon coast vacation — until they were told their home had been listed on Craigslist for…
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Crook County School District holds job fair, seeks more cafeteria workers, other positions
Crook County School District held its second job fair of the fall Tuesday, but the top need wasn’t what you’d…
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Forest Service to conduct pile burning Wednesday along Highway 97 south of Bend
Fuels specialists on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct 44 acres of pile burning adjacent to both sides of the Highway 97 corridor…
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OSU-Cascades reports 2% enrollment rise, more full-time students on Bend campus
The number of students pursuing degrees in fall term at Oregon State University–Cascades increased 2% over the previous year, and students are…
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Owl habitat cuts by Trump appointees used ‘faulty’ science, US wildlife officials say
Political appointees in the Trump administration relied on faulty science to justify stripping habitat protections for the imperiled northern spotted…
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‘Very lucky’ driver escapes injury, but charged after freight train clips SUV north of Bend
A 32-year-old Bend man was uninjured but was charged with reckless driving, uninsured and with a suspended license after his SUV was clipped by a…
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Crook County School Board adopts parental rights resolution
The Crook County School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to adopt a resolution supporting the parent-child relationship when it comes to education.…
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