Bend river trail upgrades likely to advance, despite bump in road
Changes and improvements could be on the way soon to the trail along the Deschutes River in…
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Two from C.O. among group set to train police statewide in crisis intervention
Two Central Oregonians are among six to complete advanced training in crisis intervention and will now facilitate training statewide for law…
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Ezra’s Law seeks tougher penalties for crimes that inflict life-long injuries
A lifetime sentence of physical and mental disabilities — that’s how 4-year-old Ezra Thomas will live the rest of his life after being severely…
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Johnny Carino’s in Bend closes its doors
The restaurant comings and goings on Bend’s north end had another “going” on Monday, as Johnny Carino’s Italian Restaurant closed its doors…
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Florence woman dies of ‘medical event’ at Terwilliger Hot Springs
A Florence woman has died at Terwilliger Hot Springs, a destination between Eugene and Bend known for its scenic soaking pools in the Cascade…
Continue ReadingThree in family of former UO baseball player killed in Calif. helicopter crash
Three family members of former Oregon Ducks baseball standout J.J. Altobelli were among those who died a helicopter crash that also took the lives…
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OSU-Cascades to launch bachelor’s degree in outdoor products
Oregon State University-Cascades will offer a new bachelor’s degree in outdoor products beginning this fall that will be one of only a few such…
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Police: Bend rape suspect awaiting trial jailed again, accused of tampering with GPS tracker
Bend police say a former real estate agent awaiting an April trial on rape and sexual abuse charges called authorities late Sunday afternoon to…
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Proposed rules could make flying with service animals more difficult
The Department of Transportation is proposing stricter regulations around service animals on flights. Specifically, the DOT is proposing amendments…
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Bend railroad crossings, traffic delay emergency response times
As just about every Bend resident knows, the city is growing rapidly, and that means both railroad crossings and heavy traffic can affect response…
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Oregon DEQ fines La Pine councilor Shields $18K for illegal disposal site
La Pine City Councilor Mike Shields has appealed an $18,000 fine by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for having an unpermitted solid…
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Oregon AG, 20 others sue Trump administration over new 3D-printed gun rule
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined a group of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit filed Thursday night challenging the Trump…
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Redmond couple’s twins born 14 weeks early, weigh just over a pound
A Redmond couple’s twins were born 14 weeks early, at a Eugene hospital, weighing just over a pound…
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Marine Board agrees to consider motorboats at Twin Lakes for disabled access
The Oregon State Marine Board agreed this week to further explore a citizen’s request to allow boats with electric motors on North and South Twin…
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Prineville man who helps others left without home after fire
A fire heavily damaged part of Henry Freeman’s southwest Prineville home Wednesday morning, leaving the man who helps those less fortunate without…
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Lucy, stuck in icy Little Deschutes, got tail-wagging rescue
Lucy, a 5-year-old golden retriever, had better days than Friday, when she ended up clinging to the icy banks of the Little Deschutes River in La…
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Bend man arrested on drug charges; raid finds heroin, cocaine, LSD, pills
A wanted Bend man was arrested on a traffic stop near his downtown home early Thursday morning, followed by a raid on his home that turned up…
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OAS hosts disabled veterans for weekend at Mt. Bachelor
From Friday through Sunday, Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports is hosting its 13th annual “Heroes” snow sports weekend for veterans with…
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OSU-Cascades to launch first doctoral degree in 2021
Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend announced Thursday the school will launch its first doctoral program, a doctor of physical therapy, in the…
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Oregon graduation rate rises to record 80 percent
The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2018-19 was 80 percent, up 1.3 percentage points over the previous year and the highest graduation…
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