‘Very bad news’: Wickiup Reservoir hits record-low level for this early in summer
In the 75-year history of the Wickiup Reservoir, water levels have never been this low so early in the…
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Wind-driven Bootleg Fire near Sprague River grows to nearly 39,000 acres; evacuations in place
The wind- and heat-fanned Bootleg Fire continues to grow rapidly, to nearly 39,000 acres as of Friday morning, burning on the Fremont-Winema National…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission raises marbled murrelet from threatened to endangered status
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 4-3 Friday to reclassify the marbled murrelet from threatened to endangered under the state’s…
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Bend partners will use floater rental fee to fix damage along Deschutes River as use soars
Having the Deschutes River in Bend’s backyard is part of what makes Central Oregon special. Many Central Oregonians and tourists alike can be found…
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OSU student wins Oregon’s $1 million ‘Take Your Shot’ prize — but thought the text was a scam
Oregon’s newest millionaire – and its first ever to get that rich by getting the COVID-19 vaccine – is an Oregon State University student from…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman, Cloverdale, Black Butte Ranch Fire to ban all recreational burning
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, 10 Northwest fire agencies including Sisters-Camp Sherman, Cloverdale and Black Butte Ranch will impose a ban on…
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Woman arrested in break-in at SE Bend auto body, paint shop
A 31-year-old woman was arrested after breaking into a southeast Bend auto body and paint shop early Friday morning, police said.…
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Bend official says extended fireworks use ban could become permanent in the future
The city of Bend announced Thursday it is extending the local state of emergency in response to extreme weather conditions through the end of August,…
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DCSO Search and Rescue comes to the aid of injured Green Lakes Trail hiker, 74
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance Thursday of a 74-year-old Bend man who was injured while hiking near the Green…
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Shepherd’s House plans to renovate former Redmond church to help the homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries, a nonprofit shelter operator in Bend, is partnering with Redmond churches to develop a year-round shelter for…
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Redmond City Council gives nod to murals around town, after nearly 7 decades without
The city of Redmond changed its sign code last week to allow murals on the exterior of commercial buildings, for the first time in nearly 70 years.…
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Repairs completed to NE Bend fiber line downed by truck after day-long internet outage hits 22,000
Up to 22,000 people from Bend to Sunriver and La Pine and in La Center, Washington lost internet service late Wednesday afternoon, and many didn’t…
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Forest Service, BLM Prineville District to enact total campfire ban, including campgrounds
With dry conditions expected to continue in Central Oregon and fire suppression resources already limited due to numerous wildfires in Oregon and…
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Oregon just adopted the most protective heat rules for workers in US, advocates say
Oregon has adopted an emergency rule that strengthens requirements for employers to protect workers from extreme heat in what advocates call the…
Continue ReadingTokyo venues for Olympics will have no spectators; Games will be held under a state of emergency
By Junko Ogura, Chie Kobayashi and Nectar Gan, CNN Tokyo venues for the pandemic-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will not have spectators due to the…
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Bend-area high school students in ‘crunch time’ as they prep for national solar car competition
A group of Bend-area high schoolers have been working tirelessly to make their solar powered car ready for the national stage, and it’s almost show…
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‘He’s very loved, and very missed’: Parents of Bend teen killed in Wickiup Reservoir crash speak of their loss
Anthony “AJ” Clough, 17, had just received his driver license on June 24. He was getting ready to buy his first car and enjoy summer break before…
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Commute Options launches new vanpool program; subsidy offered for new riders
A new vanpool program is available for commuters across Deschutes County.
It’s meant for five or more workers who share a similar commute and…
Bend Fire & Rescue offers defensible space help in new ‘Own Your Zone’ campaign
Bend Fire & Rescue and the city of Bend announced Wednesday a new wildfire preparedness campaign to empower the community with tools to create…
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La Pine auto repair business offers $5,000 ‘reward’ if you send them the right mechanic to hire
If you’re looking to make some extra cash, and know a certified technician seeking work, a La Pine business is looking for help — and willing to pay…
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