Possible cases of deadly wild rabbit virus reported in La Pine
It’s not unusual to find small animals that have contributed to the circle of life…that is, dead. However, when one woman found multiple dead…
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Deschutes County allocated nearly 5,300 COVID-19 vaccines for next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 5,295 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week. Vaccine appointments will be…
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Central Oregon’s bats love caves — and both share fragile ecosystem
It’s pretty well-known that bats like to hang out in caves, but experts say the ecology of Central Oregon’s caves also depends on bats, in ways you…
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Bend alpine ski racer Laurenne Ross announces retirement
Laurenne Ross, the 32-year-old alpine skier from Bend, broke barriers in the sport with her success as an American female. However, her career had to…
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Oregon House passes bill making Juneteenth official state holiday
Riccardo Waites, the founder of the Central Oregon Black Leaders Assembly, said Friday the Oregon House recognizing Juneteenth as a formal state…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 560 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,440, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Most C.O. home prices still soaring, but Redmond’s took a huge 10% jump in March
Tight supplies of new homes amid strong demand are common these days in many areas of the country, and on the High Desert, they keep sending prices…
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Oregon Supreme Court gives lawmakers more time to redraw political lines
The Oregon Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Legislature will have until Sept. 27 to complete the redistricting process, giving lawmakers more…
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HS Clay Target League taking off in Central Oregon, across the state
After taking a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Clay Oregon State High School Clay Target League is once again…
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Bend City Council approves $454K in federal funds for affordable housing help
Eight Bend nonprofit housing organizations will use $454,387 to provide housing assistance and other services to low- and moderate-income community…
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Terrebonne dog, attacked by pit bull, recovering back home after surgery
A dog from Terrebonne is recovering at a Redmond vet clinic after being attacked by a stray or unleashed pit bull in…
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Mysterious Crooked River Ranch waterfall flows for only three days a year
Central Oregon is filled with waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and places to explore. Most of these sites have been discovered for years, and they…
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Next steps for Bend PD’s new body cam system
On Wednesday evening, a split Bend City Council approved a 5-year, $1 million contract to purchase a body camera system for the police…
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Hunters boost reward to $6,500 for info on three elk poached west of Bend
The Oregon Hunters Association has bolstered the reward up to $6,500 for information that leads to an arrest or citation in the case of three elk…
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OHA reports 168 post-vaccine COVID-19 ‘breakthrough’ cases, 3 deaths
The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday it has identified 168 COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough cases — when vaccinated individuals test positive for…
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Pickup driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into tree in Sisters
A driver from Madras passed out from a sudden medical emergency and his pickup hauling a trailer crashed into a tree in downtown Sisters Thursday…
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COCC announces its campuses will reopen to the public on June 14
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday it plans to reopen all campuses to the public in a limited capacity on Monday, June 14.…
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Man arrested in NE Bend stabbing, attempted stabbing
A 63-year-old Bend man was arrested early Thursday morning, accused of stabbing one man at his former northeast Bend home after trying to stab…
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Avelo Airlines, new ‘ultra low fare’ carrier, includes Redmond among 11 routes
Saying it’s the first new mainline U.S. air carrier in nearly 15 years, Avelo Airlines debuted Thursday with flights from Burbank to 11 destinations…
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ODOT, USFS outline plans, seek comments on Bend-to-Lava Lands multi-use trail
The Oregon Department of Transportation and U.S. Forest Service are inviting the public to provide feedback on plans for a paved multi-use trail from…
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