Luke Wirkkala murder retrial wraps up testimony for the week
The retrial of Luke Wirkkala, accused of murder in the 2013 shooting death of David Ryder, continued Friday, and is expected to last three more…
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Furry Friends: Rio is a fun, energetic dog
Rio is a 7-year-old lab-shepherd mix who loves to be around people, and is waiting for a new home at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal…
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Merkley intros bills to protect western monarch butterfly
Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley joined a live online discussion Thursday to discuss his two new bills to help prevent the extinction of the western monarch…
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Facebook gives $60K to Crook County schools’ robotics program
As Facebook announced another expansion of its Prineville Data Center, it also said it’s providing a $60,000 grant to Crook County schools for their…
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Out & About: Wow, Central Oregon looks beautiful
“Central Oregon looks beautiful” wins the understatement of the year award for…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Ring that dinner bell, there’s plenty
Local anglers caught some whoppers this…
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Bend vigil honors Asian American crime victims
In the wake of shootings in Atlanta that claimed 8 lives, TRACEs Central Oregon and Bend’s Asian community held a vigil at Pioneer Park Wednesday…
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Community mural highlights Bend
You can help paint it, too! It’s a mural by numbers at Church of the Nazarene in Bend. After it’s finished, it can be seen at the church on Easter…
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IndieWomen Film Festival begins in Bend
The second annual IndieWomen Film Festival is taking place virtually, Thursday through Saturday, in celebration of Women’s History Month, sponsored…
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Wirkkala murder retrial begins at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
Several potential jurors were dismissed on Wednesday, but opening arguments are set for Thursday morning. Luke Wirkkala was convicted of murder in…
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Changes may be coming for the the Jefferson County Transportation plan
Jefferson County leaders want to hear from you about all forms of transportation, from motorized to human-powered, as they update the county’s…
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Deschutes County growth might lead to changes in outdoor lighting rules
Some feel Central Oregon towns are too dark at night. Others feel the night skies should be dark and full of stars. Deschutes County planners are now…
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Deschutes Land Trust to hold ‘Nature Night’ virtual lecture
The Deschutes Land Trust hosts a virtual lecture series called ‘Nature Nights.’ The last ‘Nature Night’ of the season will be held Wednesday evening.…
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New health clinic opening in Redmond
OnePeak Medical, which opens a new Redmond clinic on Tuesday, is a primary care, preventative health-based clinic that offers a variety of services,…
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City of Redmond building new water facility to serve growing SW area
The city of Redmond has begun construction on a $16 million water facility with a new well and 4 million gallon reservoir to help serve the growing…
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Summit High Environmental Club holds tree-planting event
The goal of the event was to help offset the school’s carbon footprint by selling and helping plant…
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Cascades Theatrical Company names Teen Challenge winner
Harper Rich has been named the Cascades Theatrical Company’s Teen Challenge winner for her original play, “To Outscheme a…
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2021 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show wraps up
Vendors were happy to see their customers…
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C.O. teachers, student share preparation for Pacific Crest Trail hike
Two Central Oregon teachers, and one teacher’s daughter are posting fun weekly videos as they prepare to hike the 2,600-mile Pacific Crest…
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NE Bend residents frustrated over neighborhood mailbox left open
One resident along NE 27th Street said he has called the US Postal Service and complained several…
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