Bend’s Tommy Ford set for first ski race back from injury, at 2022 Winter Olympics
Just over a year ago, Tommy Ford was in a hospital bed, recovering from major knee surgery and a concussion, unsure of when he’d be able to race…
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SW Bend homeowner worries about traffic gridlock if future wildfire sparks major evacuation
A southwest Bend homeowner who lived through one of the most destructive wildfires in area history over 30 years ago is still worried about traffic…
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C.O. Rams and Bengals fans ‘nervous’ but confident in their teams for Super Bowl LVI
The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC, and excited fans of both teams will be watching…
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No new snow…
but our chance for accumulation for the first time in a while starts Sunday night at 30% and grows to 80% on…
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Clear to start the weekend, showers to start the new week
Happy Superbowl weekend, Central Oregon! Mostly, if not completely clear skies will stay with us through Sunday. We’ll see highs in the mid to upper…
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Redmond mom hopes to make her teen son’s birthday special, with cards from community
A Redmond teen, about to turn 16, has had a rough time of it, and could use a bit of cheering up, in the form of birthday cards in the mail, his mom…
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Furry Friends: Maybe you’ll be wild about Harry
Harry is a pretty mellow stray who arrived at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center with two other dogs – Ron and Hermione, of…
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Fair weekend; more snow Monday
More spring-like skiing is expected through the weekend. Mt. Bachelor will see highs in the mid to upper 40’s through Sunday. The next system will…
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Fair weekend starts today
GOOD FRIDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… A combination of high pressure centers off the coast will give us another fair day today, despite mixing in just a…
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Bend Olympian Ben Ferguson trades halfpipe snowboarding for freeriding
Snowboarding the halfpipe allowed Bend’s Ben Ferguson to travel the world, capturing a Youth Olympic gold medal and making two X Games podiums, but…
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Supply chain issues bring Girl Scout Cookies shortage
Samoas, S’mores and Adventurefuls are just some of the Girl Scout Cookies with pinched supplies due to supply chain issues. But the Scouts promise:…
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Oregon lawmakers split on bill to pay farmworkers overtime
Supporters of a bill in Salem say it’s just and necessary to pay Oregon farmworkers overtime, but foes say many farmers can’t afford it and would…
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Out & About: No winter (weather)? No problem
The great winter shots keep coming, snow or…
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Big Ol’ Fish: wonderful fish
Not to be confused with “Trout &…
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Sewing up acts of kindness: Bend woman repairs, gives away sewing machines
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic was a turning point for many people. For Pat Johanson, it was an opportunity to sow (as in sew) seeds of…
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City of Bend works to increase number of people driving electric vehicles
The city of Bend is working on a plan to establish goals, timelines and strategies to transition to electric vehicles across the community. Learn…
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Folks hit the parks, Deschutes County gets to work amid weirdly warm winter temperatures
Deschutes County was filled with clean roads, clear skies and busy parks Thursday on a nearly 70-degree and sunny day in the middle of…
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Spring skiing! What?
The high pressure ridge bringing such unseasonably warm conditions to Central Oregon this week will also bring fair conditions to the mountains. Mt.…
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