C.O. influx of robins may be caused by wildfires’ habitat disruption, late winter
You may have noticed a dramatic increase of robins flying around, causing you to question what’s going…
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‘Check in on your battle buddies:’ Oregon VA offers help for struggling Afghan war vets
The holiday season can be an especially challenging time for those struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues and the Oregon…
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Oregon AG: Deal ‘imminent’ with cities, counties on $329 million opioid settlement
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Monday an imminent agreement with Oregon’s cities and counties for the allocation of Oregon’s…
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Redmond police seek witnesses, info in July 2 fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash
Redmond police investigators turned to the public Monday for any information that could help them find a driver who struck and fatally injured a…
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CRR man ‘hurt’ after new car stolen while family goes to the movies in Bend
What was supposed to be a fun birthday celebration for Ryan Andersen, a Crooked River Ranch man having dinner and a movie, turned into a disaster…
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‘All about safety’: Stronger gun policy in Bend-La Pine Schools
he punishment for bringing a weapon on school grounds in Bend-La Pine Schools has always been determined by its own policy, which could include…
Continue ReadingWyden still pitching for Build Back Better ‘path forward’ in wake of Manchin opposition
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement Sunday on the path forward for the Build Back Better…
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Fire heavily damages Prineville home, claims family’s dog
A fire heavily damaged a Prineville family’s home while they were away Saturday night and also claimed their dog’s life, Crook County Fire and…
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Bend woman pulled over, jailed on charge of trying to flee with teen daughter into Canada
A Bend woman was pulled over by Oregon State Police near Salem and arrested Saturday on a charge of custodial interference, accused of failing to…
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Fred Meyer, grocery union reach settlement, strike over after less than a day
The union for thousands of Fred Meyer grocery workers in Bend, Portland and two other Oregon locations reached a tentative settlement late Friday…
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Two Caldera HS students face charges in video school shooting threat; no weapons found
Two Caldera High School students face disorderly conduct charges for posting a video of a lunchtime school shooting threat on a social media platform…
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Skiers ‘stoked’ at Hoodoo opening; resort announces custom ski and snowboard shop
Hoodoo Ski Area opened its season Friday morning, with a line of excited skiers and snowboarders waiting for “first…
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Gov. Brown appoints 2 ‘remarkable women’ to new Deschutes County judgeships
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday the appointment of two judges to fill new positions on the Deschutes County Circuit Court that were created by the…
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Deschutes County SO Search and Rescue comes to aid of 2 lost snowmobilers near Todd Lake
Two snowmobilers who became lost in blowing snow on the trails near Todd Lake southwest of Bend late Thursday afternoon called 911 for help and were…
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Oregon health officials predict major hospitalization surge due to Omicron, strongly urge boosters
Despite only three confirmed cases so far of the highly contagious omicron variant in Oregon, Gov. Kate Brown and health officials warned Friday that…
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New Deschutes River ‘water bank’ pilot program aims to ease shortages for junior irrigators
The Deschutes River Conservancy, in partnership with the Central Oregon Irrigation District and North Unit Irrigation District, announced Friday they…
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Deschutes County puts $7.8 million in ARPA funds into affordable housing projects
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $7.8 million to support affordable housing in Deschutes…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $1.5 million in emergency relief for small-scale farmers, ranchers
A statewide team of food and farm advocates, working through the Oregon Community Food System Network, said Friday it has secured $1.5 million in…
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Winter travel prep can mean new snow tires, but which ones are best for you?
A new winter season means its time to put on your snow tires or buy new ones, but with so many options, which type are best for you?…
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Physically disabled homeless in Bend feel overlooked with lack of resources
It’s not uncommon for some people to argue that homelessness is a choice – and for some, it is. But that’s not always the case.…
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