Deschutes Public Library accepts book returns
Tuesday was the first chance in months for many Deschutes Public Library patrons to return their library books. It was the first of two large-scale…
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250 flags placed around downtown Bend
The Bend Heroes Foundation placed 250 American flags around downtown Bend to mark Memorial Day, and many participants wore masks due to COVID-19…
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Bend drive-by caravan honors veterans
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and Bend’s Band of Brothers teamed up on Memorial Day to stage a drive-by caravan by area assisted living facilities…
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High school seniors honored with banners in Madras
High school graduation banners were hung in Madras Monday to honor seniors from Madras High School and Bridges High…
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Redmond holds Memorial Day services
The Redmond VFW Post 4108 and American Legion Post 44 held abbreviated Memorial Day services Monday at Redmond Memorial…
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Bend, Redmond pickleball, tennis courts reopen
Pickleball and tennis courts have reopened in Bend and Redmond. We checked in with some players about how it feels to be back on the…
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Checking in with Bend restaurant, shop after Phase 1 reopening
Wild Rose Restaurant and Goody’s Chocolates & Ice Cream are two of the many Central Oregon businesses welcoming back customers under Phase 1…
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Bend store holds social-distance sidewalk sale
Crow’s Feet: A Mountain Collective in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing put up a tent for this weekend’s social distance sidewalk sale of winter sports…
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Bend-area Scouts place flags on veterans’ graves
In a tradition that changed but did not get canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Oregon Scouts placed flags on veterans’ graves Saturday at…
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Flags placed on Central Oregon veterans’ graves
To mark Memorial Day, flags are being placed on the Central Oregon graves of those who served our country. Bend Scouts will be doing so Saturday,…
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Pet Pals: Meet ‘Bear’
He’ll need lots of attention and…
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Black Butte Ranch celebrates 50th anniversary, welcomes new general store
Black Butte Ranch celebrates its 50th anniversary and held a grand opening Friday for its new general store.…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Who’s a good boy?
Even Central Oregon’s dogs are getting into the…
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Out & About: Gorgeous Central Oregon!
Keep those great photos coming in! This is one of our most popular…
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Aloha Produce, The Giving Plate drive-thru help those in need
A USDA grant allowed Aloha Produce to help The Giving Plate as it held a drive-thru pickup of produce and dairy products on Thursday. It’ll happen…
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Saving Grace gives away family support bags
Saving Grace in Bend gave away 100 family support bags Thursday. Each bag contained activities for kids, family games, educational items, and a…
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New Bend wine club exists to give back
‘Fundraising By The Barrel’ is a new Bend-based wine club which offers its members the chance to send half the proceeds from their memberships to…
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Bend, Redmond mayors check in on businesses
The mayors of Bend and Redmond have checked in with businesses to see how the reopening under Phase 1 is going, and whether most people are following…
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Huge book donation by “SOLID”!
The volunteer organization, “Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County” donated 800 books and $2,000 to the Bend La Pine…
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Des. Co. clerk says primary election came with unprecedented challenges
Nancy Blankenship, the Deschutes County clerk, said Wednesday 2020’s primary election was unlike any other. Tuesday night’s election results trickled…
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