Bend sign company helps essential retailers enforce social distancing
Many stores and businesses in Central Oregon that normally see high traffic volumes are finding creative ways to enforce social distancing between…
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Bend Fire prepares for surge in emergency calls
As emergency crews across the U.S. brace for a spike in coronavirus cases, Bend Fire and Rescue and other fire departments across Central Oregon are…
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Fred Meyer to start limiting customer numbers
Starting Tuesday, only one person per 120 square feet will be allowed in Fred Meyer stores at once. An infrared device at the entrances will be used…
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Deschutes County sheriff announces relief fund for first responders
Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson announced Monday the launch of the “Deschutes First Response Fund,” a relief fund to support first…
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Deschutes SO launches online reporting service
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it is now offering an online reporting service that allows citizens to file non-emergency…
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C. Oregon golf courses still open, with social distancing policies in place
While many outdoor recreation areas have been closed to prevent groups of people from gathering, golf courses in Oregon are allowed to remain…
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Suspect jailed in theft of Madras Black Bear Diner catering trailer
A Sandy man has been arrested and a woman is being sought in last week’s theft of a catering trailer from the parking lot of the Madras Black Bear…
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C.O. health officials urge residents to wear cloth masks in public
Central Oregon health officials today advocated that all residents begin wearing a cloth face covering over their mouths and nose in public,…
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Washington schools to be closed for the rest of the school year
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, state schools chief announced Monday that schools will stay closed for the rest of the school year, distance learning to…
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Closures of Bend’s Butler Market Road start in a week
As part of the city of Bend’s Empire Corridor Improvements Project, additional segments of Northeast Butler Market Road will be closed for five…
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COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon; cases reach 1,132
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 29, while the state tally of cases has topped 1,100, the Oregon…
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Oregon builders, state agencies out with job site safety recommendations
The Oregon Home Builders Association said Monday it has partnered with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division and the Oregon Construction…
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Deer Ridge prison housing unit placed in isolation over ‘health concerns’
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution east of Madras has isolated one housing unit of nearly 130 inmates “due to health concerns” but has had no…
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Redmond man caught, arrested in shooting near Sunriver
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team members used a “flash bang” device Sunday to disorient and arrest a Redmond man on attempted murder…
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C.O. Scouts stage successful Community Action Day
Saturday’s Community Action Day by Central Oregon Scouts was a big success, with more than 3,000 worth of food and supplies collected for area…
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ODFW staff monitoring fishing locations for social distancing
Most fishing and hunting seasons remain open in Oregon, but the state Department of Fish and Wildlife says participants should continue to comply…
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Lifting spirits: Bend woman creates grad signs for C.O. schools
With uncertainty looming about the future of Central Oregon high school graduation ceremonies this year, a Bend woman has started creating signs to…
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Bend man arrested in nearly fatal heroin overdose
A 26-year-old Bend man was arrested Friday, accused of selling heroin to another man who overdosed and nearly died before police were able to revive…
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Bend man arrested in armed robbery of La Pine home
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of a 24-year-old Bend man Friday night in southeast Bend, accused of donning a mask and threatening…
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Oregon reports four more COVID-19 deaths, 100 more cases
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 26, while 100 new cases of the the virus raised the statewide…
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