New hangar nearly ready at Bend Municipal Airport
A new hangar that will house 10 single-engine planes is set to open on Nov. 15 at the Bend Municipal Airport. There is currently a waiting list of 50…
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Furry Friends: Oakley is a ‘people pup’
Oakley is a sweet, energetic coonhound-mix pup, nearly 3 years old and waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Bend HS junior competes in powerlifting
A Bend Senior High School junior, Jack Bartlett, has gotten involved in competitive powerlifting and has two national records in sight this…
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Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads
In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…
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Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election
Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…
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Out & About: Stellar sunsets and more
Fall has never looked so…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Beautiful & fictional fish this week
You sent us a few huge catches and some awesome…
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Bend Pavilion lays ice, prepares for skating season
The Bend Pavilion has began laying ice in preparation for skating season which begins November…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District packs Halloween bags for kids
Firefighters in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District spent Thursday packing Halloween bags to be given to students of Sisters Elementary and Black…
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Deschutes County tests new vote-counting system
The Deschutes County’s clerk office tested out its new vote-counting system Thursday morning. This system allows them to review ballots after they…
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State OKs Twin Lakes, Prineville Reservoir proposals
The State Marine Board has approved rules to let people with disabilities operate motor boats at slow, no-wake speeds on North and South Twin Lakes,…
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Bend woman writes poetry for strength, encouragement
The currently serving Naval member wants to help others through her…
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Bend police claim some protesters were ‘rioting’
Police want the district attorney to charge seven people at Oct. 3 incident with “riot.” We explain the legal definition and potential…
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Report: New C.O. commercial construction strong, despite pandemic
Despite pandemic-related issues, commercial real estate projects remain strong in Central Oregon, a report out Wednesday…
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One Class at a Time: Culver fifth-grade teacher Becky Brouillard
This month, the “One Class at a Time” $500 award goes to Culver fifth-grade teacher Becky Brouillard, who like so many teachers is going above and…
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Ben & Jerry’s scoops up a Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. fundraiser
Until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Ben & Jerry’s in the Old Mill is giving a portion of its proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a “21…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ adjusts to the times
The Assistance League of Bend, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, is holding its annual Operation School Bell program to help outfit Central Oregon kids…
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New High Desert Museum exhibit looks at world of Audubon
An exhibit that opened this weekend at the High Desert Museum south of Bend features the works of an Italian muralist and illustrator who traced the…
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Deschutes River Woods ‘Fire Squad’ tackles blaze
A burn pile that got away along Navajo Road was put out Sunday by the new Deschutes River Woods ‘Fire…
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‘Funeral’ held for South Sister glacier
An unusual event took place Sunday on the slopes of South Sister – a ‘funeral’ for Clark Glacier, which has all but vanished in recent…
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