Affordable housing project just one of the big changes underway in southern Bend
The recently announced Stillwater Crossing development will be Bend’s largest affordable housing…
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Bend-La Pine Schools monitor virtual absenteeism amid online classes
School attendance is especially important, not just for the children’s success, but because state funding of schools is based in part on how many…
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NFL, partner aim to reverse HS football player decline – but numbers are up in Bend
The National Federation of State High School Associations and the National Football League recently entered into a new partnership that they hope…
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4,500-acre Priday Ranch north of Madras sold to Deschutes Land Trust
The Deschutes Land Trust announced Wednesday the acquisition of Priday Ranch, its newest conservation project, on 4,500 acres north of…
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Feds reject Portland mayor’s request to end federal deputation of police
The top U.S. prosecutor in Oregon on Wednesday rejected a request from Portland’s mayor to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers…
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Oregon reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 cases; weekly case count up 32%
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 559, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Suspect wanted in weekend shooting arrested in Redmond
The suspect in a weekend shooting in a transient camp area of Redmond that left another man seriously wounded and prompted a public alert was…
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Warm Springs team receives $354K grant for small business acceleration effort
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Warm Springs Community Action Team has earned a $354,558 federal grant for its…
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Sisters K-3 students back in class, but older grades must wait at least a month
The Sisters School District welcomed kindergarten through third-graders back to in-person classes this week, but the superintendent says it’s…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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Sisters movie theater hopes 007 release date sticks, could make for a big comeback
The Sisters Movie House is a regional…
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…
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‘It’s a big loss’: COVID-19 prompts cancellation of 2020 Bend Christmas Parade
Whenever Santa makes a visit to bend, he needs to stop at Ernie Gilpin’s house…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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C.O. natl. forests, BLM to again allow campfires in designated campgrounds
Due to increased moisture and cooling temperatures, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, Crooked River National Grassland…
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Bend man accused of bias crime in delivery driver confrontation enters plea
A Bend man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a bias crime and other charges alleging that he confronted and harassed a DoorDash delivery driver picking…
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‘A great fit’: Les Schwab Tire Centers announces sale to Calif. investment firm
Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers announced Tuesday its sale to a family-owned investment firm, Meritage Group.…
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Deschutes COVID-19 case surge also delays Redmond schools K-3 students’ return
The recent rise in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases means Redmond schools also won’t be able to bring kindergarten through third-grade students back…
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Leading Edge Jet Center acquires fixed-base operator at Seattle’s Boeing Field
Leading Edge Jet Center, a provider of business aviation services throughout the Pacific Northwest, announced Tuesday the acquisition of Kenmore Aero…
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Man pleads guilty except for insanity in Redmond motel hate-crime assault
A man accused of attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Redmond motel co-owner pleaded guilty except for insanity Tuesday to a bias…
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