Crook County School District reviews school projects for possible bond measure
The Crook County School Board will review a draft list of improvement projects for a possible upcoming bond…
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Deschutes County reports rising numbers at COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Deschutes County Health Services reports an increase in COVID-19 vaccinations at pop-up clinics around the county. Find more details at…
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Pay It Forward: Helping out on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A Warm Springs registered nurse gets the $500 this month. Marc Mason is part of a team on the front line of fighting COVID, answering questions and…
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Restored B-17s highlight Air Show of the Cascades
The Madras Airport as of Monday is hosting not one, but two restored B-17 WWII bombers, one based there as part of the Erickson Aircraft Collection.…
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25 years ago, Skeleton Fire destroyed 19 homes SE Bend, sparking wildfire safety efforts
It’s been a quarter-century since the Skeleton Fire tore through the Sundance neighborhood southeast of Bend, destroying nearly 20 homes and…
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Bend electric bike shop celebrates 10th anniversary with special event
Pedego Electric Bikes in downtown Bend held a special 10th anniversary event on…
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Redmond’s Cascade Car Show returns, with strong turnout of classic cars
The Cascade Car Show returned to the streets of Redmond on Saturday, and the organizer says about 400 cars, trucks and even motorcycles were on…
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Redmond, Flag City USA, celebrates 30th anniversary of flag placement effort
A special birthday party and picnic was held Saturday by the Downtown Redmond Flag Committee, which has been placing hundreds of American flags (now…
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Merkley talks about water, infrastructure bill at COID canal piping project
Senator Jeff Merkley capped his ‘infrastructure tour’ of the state near Redmond Friday morning, standing by some giant pipes at the kickoff of Phase…
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Pet Pals: Sully is a sweet, special pup
One-year-old Sully is a super dog waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Central Oregon in…
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Lilo, lost and found: Gresham family’s missing cat somehow made it to Bend
A Gresham family who lost their cat, Lilo, two months ago had almost given up hope, until a call from the Humane Society of Central Oregon — thanks…
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Furry Friends: Meet sweet Hank, Colt and Abby
Hank, Colt and Abby are a trio of adorable 2-month-old German Shepherd mix puppies waiting for a new home/homes at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Bend woman celebrates turning 100 with special visit
“I feel young. I don’t feel 100,” Bend resident Mary Westbrook said Thursday on her 100th birthday as she had a surprise visit by Bend Fire &…
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Redmond touts downtown resilience amid pandemic
A relatively small drop in employment and several new downtown Redmond businesses are reported, while Bend sees a drop in new and renewed business…
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Newport corridor, other Bend road projects hit by COVID-19 delays
A city official says completion of the new roundabout on Newport Avenue has been delayed due to COVID-related impacts, which also have affected the…
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Out & About: Thanks for the beautiful pics
Great pictures this week, despite the smoky…
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Big Ol Fish: Got ’em hook, line and sinker
Congratulations to all of this week’s…
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150 Oregon National Guard members arrive in Bend to assist at St. Charles hospitals
150 Oregon National Guard members will be assigned to St. Charles hospitals starting Friday to assist in various non-clinical…
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Wyden meets with C.O. leaders on infrastructure bill
Senator Ron Wyden met with Central Oregon officials Wednesday to talk about the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by the Senate and headed to…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon needs volunteer mentors in Redmond
Fifteen kids need mentors to spend a few hours a week with them. It’s not a monetary commitment, but volunteers should stay in the program at least…
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