Deschutes River Conservancy receives funding
The Deschutes River Conservancy will use $2.6 million in federal funding to further its work on water conservation…
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New multi-use trails planned near Sunriver
The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has received $25,000 from Travel Oregon to improve multi-use trails near Sunriver to accommodative adaptive…
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Oregon inmates sue over COVID-19 response, attorneys seek class certification
Last April, Oregon inmates sued Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Department of Corrections over COVID-19 response in state prisons. 42 inmates have…
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RPA Music Collective set to release second album, ‘Otherworld’
Students in Redmond Proficiency Academy’s RPA Music Collective will release their second album…
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Nationwide chlorine shortage affects C.O. pool, hot tub owners
A nationwide shortage of chlorine tied to a fire and other factors is affecting pool and hot tub owners on the High Desert — and there’s also very…
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Second Chance Bird Rescue seeks volunteers
For more information on how to volunteer with Second Chance Bird Rescue in Bend, visit…
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La Pine volunteers help clean up abandoned campsite
Paula Walters and a group of fellow volunteers spent the last four days cleaning up debris from an abandoned campsite in La…
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Sandy mayor visits Redmond as he explores run for governor
Mayor Stan Pulliam of Sandy, who is considering a run for governor in 2022, got on stage at General Duffy’s Waterhole in southwest Redmond on…
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Sen. Ron Wyden speaks with Oregon HS students about gun laws
Oregon high school students in the Youth Leadership Academy to End Gun Violence spoke with Sen. Ron Wyden at a virtual news conference on…
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Cascades East Transit resumes weekend bus schedules
CET canceled Saturday and Sunday bus routes over a year ago, after the pandemic started. Now, those routes are up and running…
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Pet Pals: Come meet Apollo
He’s a 9-year-old pitbull mix who’s full of life. His owner had to relinquish him due to his military…
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‘Spring Maker’s Market’ this weekend in Bend
The first ‘Spring Maker’s Market’ is this weekend at the Bend Factory Outlet Stores. Twenty local crafters will be selling a variety of handmade…
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Defiant restaurants under state scrutiny
Despite new restrictions on restaurants in Deschutes and Crook counties, some businesses are ignoring the rules. Bend’s Black Bear Diner appeared to…
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Furry Friends: Wilbur is a big, sweet boy
Wilbur is 6- or 7-year-old mixed pup who loves people and would benefit from some family walks, as he waits for a new home at BrightSide Animal…
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Out & About: Warmer weather, lots of fine pics
Great photos of Mother Nature this week in Central Oregon. The “super moon” takes top honors this…
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Big Ol’ Fish: It’s a whopper
Yes, we say goodbye to the author of this goofy segment, producer Megan Tonti. She is a B.E.A.U. TI FUL person, and we wish her the best! Oh, and we…
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Pay It Forward: It’s more than blankets, it’s Heartwarmers
A local group, Heartwarmers, gets $500 for this month’s Pay It Forward. They make blankets, teddy bears, and even pet toys for those in…
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New ‘Bend Community Fridge’ is up and running
The Cosmic Depot has partnered with the Bend Community Pantry for a “Community Fridge,” much like a lending library for people to take what they need…
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The Center Foundation’s ‘Train Your Brain’ program returns with 2,000 free bike helmets for kids
The Center Foundation’s ‘Train Your Brain’ program will return this May with virtual presentations to 32 Central Oregon elementary schools about the…
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City of Redmond gives out free PPE to businesses
The City of Redmond held its second free PPE pick-up event Thursday at City Hall. Business owners and representatives were encouraged to come by for…
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