Snow slows foot traffic in downtown Sisters
On Sunday, the usually bustling downtown area of Sisters was noticeably quiet. We spoke to one business owner who told us it actually took two hours…
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C.O. residents, visitors enjoy snowy, sunny Saturday
Folks were out sledding and enjoying the snow after the first snow storm of the…
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Bend-La Pine students form student union
The student union addressed issues they have with the back to school…
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No issues with COVID-19 vaccinations for C.O. educators
Deschutes County health officials say mass vaccination of teachers and school staff underway this weekend at the fairgrounds in Redmond have not had…
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COVID-19 vaccinations begin for C.O. educators
Deschutes County and partners expect to vaccinate 2,500 school staff at the county fairgrounds in Redmond by the end of the weekend, the start of a…
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Snow just another challenge for struggling C.O. restaurants
With state guidelines not allowing indoor dining in Deschutes County, the cold and snowfall pose new hurdles for struggling restaurants. Places like…
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Heater sparks tent fire in southern Bend
Bend Deputy Fire Marshal Cindy Kettering says a heater sparked a tent fire off Mahogany Street in southern Bend late Friday morning. It may have been…
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Pet Pals: Lucky needs a home, and love
Lucky is a 9-year-old Rottweiler-cattle dog mix who’s owner passed away. He waits at the Humane Society of Central Oregon and needs a loving home…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Central Oregon anglers hit the big ones this week
Not everyone wants to give up his secret fishing…
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Out & About: A lengthy look at the beauty of Oregon
The photos and video are outstanding. Thanks to all who shared with us this beauty this…
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Football FANdemonium Playoffs – Finals
We have officially reached the Football FANdemonium finals! After showing off 32 superfans from across Central Oregon over the last four months, we…
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Furry Friends: Primrose is a sweet, lovely cat
Primrose is a pretty 4-year-old kitty whose diabetes is in remission, but other than that, she’s a great lap cat waiting for a new lap at Redmond’s…
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Bend native, WWII fighter pilot Leon Devereaux Jr. dies at 97
Bend native, Bend HS graduate and World War II fighter pilot Leon Devereaux Jr. died Thursday at the age of 97. Devereaux shot down a Japanese “Betty…
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Bend Factory Stores plans food cart pod
Bend Factory Stores said Thursday they plan to soon add a food cart pod in a section of their parking lot. Food cart owners interested in learning…
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Deschutes Lawyer in the library program proceeds virtually
The Deschutes Lawyer in the Library program will proceed through Zoom amid the pandemic to help anyone with any legal questions they might have. The…
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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley reflects on Biden inauguration
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said he appreciated the message of unity and reconciliation from newly sworn-in President Joe…
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13 Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity homes coming in 2021
Three homes are still available in Redmond to apply for until February…
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Bend sled dog team is on the move
It’s competing at the end of the month in…
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Bend Eagle Scout gives back to the community
Bend High senior Colter Edde worked with others to build an outdoor classroom for his former middle school, Westside Village Magnet…
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Annual Central Oregon ‘Point in Time’ homeless count underway
The annual “Point in Time” count of Central Oregon’s homeless is now underway. It’s conducted by the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership…
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