Walden, Wyden, Merkley offer reactions to State of the Union
As in past years, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., who is not seeking re-election, had high praise for President Trump’s State of the Union address, while…
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Bend’s Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic to close
Bend-based Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic announced Tuesday that the organization will close its doors July 1 and its services will be…
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ODOT advises drivers of trucker convoys across state
ODOT advised drivers can expect significant truck traffic on state highways on Thursday, when a rally is planned at the Oregon Capitol. Convoys to…
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Health officials reminder: School Exclusion Day is Feb. 19
Central Oregon public health departments are reminding parents that children will not be able to attend school or child care starting Wednesday, Feb.…
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Flue fire spreads to roof, damaging Tumalo home
A flue fire spread to the roof of a Tumalo home Monday evening, causing about $50,000 damage, officials…
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C.O. truckers convoy set to protest new cap and trade bill
A convoy of truck drivers, farmers and others from Central Oregon opposed to the revised, still-controversial “cap and trade” climate change…
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Bend coyote’s dog attack sparks concern among pet owners
Coyote sightings are fairly common in the Bend area, but after one coyote viciously attacked a dog recently, some pet owners are expressing concern…
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Redmond woman killed in Alfalfa Market Road crash east of Bend
A 32-year-old Redmond woman was killed Sunday night in the rollover crash of her car on icy Alfalfa Market Road east of Bend, Deschutes County…
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Reps. Helt, Zika lay out priorities on eve of “short” session
Two Central Oregon state representatives, both veterans of last year’s headline-grabbing regular session, are laying out their priorities for the…
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Bend sees warmer January, about as wet (or snowy) as usual
Temperatures recorded in January at the Bend Airport were warmer than normal for the month, but despite average precipitation, the total since last…
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Bend driver critically injured in Hwy. 20-Cooley Road crash
An 89-year-old Bend man was critically injured Friday evening when he failed to stop at a stop sign on Cooley Road, stopped in the middle of Highway…
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Redmond police save drug overdose victim, arrest alleged dealer
Redmond police administered Narcan to save the life of an 18-year-old who overdosed at a southwest Redmond home late Wednesday night, later raiding…
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Gov. Brown to fill retiring Judge Forte’s seat by appointment
Although an election to fill the seat of retiring Deschutes County Circuit Judge Stephen Forte is coming up in May, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday…
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DCSO deputy put on leave as state police academy incident investigated
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave during an internal investigation of an incident at the state’s…
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Hundreds of 2020 census jobs coming to Central Oregon
The federal government is looking to hire hundreds of people here in Central Oregon. The U.S Census Bureau is recruiting employees to help with…
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Oregon Legislature to consider sweeping wildfire plan
Oregon lawmakers are looking at several bills that could change the way the state fights wildfires, and how it tries to prevent them.…
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Two Bend kitchen fires reported in 24 hours
A southeast Bend apartment four-plex was evacuated Friday morning due to a kitchen fire that investigators said was caused by a Keurig K-cup carousel…
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As Bend home prices surge, more C.O. homebuyers look elsewhere in region
According to the Central Oregon Association of Realtors, Bend home sales prices averaged about $450,000 at the end of 2019.…
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DCSO, Bend and Redmond PD to join Ring’s Neighbors app
The Bend and Redmond police departments and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday will join the Neighbors app by Ring. The law…
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Oregon lawmakers to try again on campaign donation limits
Oregon is among a handful of states with no limits on campaign contributions in elections. The 2020 session offers lawmakers another chance to change…
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