‘Honor, duty, country’: Redmond American Legion remembers fallen American patriots in Memorial Day ceremonies
Memorial Day, as most Americans know, honors the sacrifices of the men and women who have laid down their lives for this…
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Portland couple gets lost on Mt. Jefferson Wilderness camping trip; Jefferson Co. SAR comes to rescue
A Portland couple who camped south of Three-Fingered Jack in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness Area Friday night lost the trail as heavy snowfall moved…
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SW Redmond theft suspect flees police, barricades in apartment; 5-hour standoff ends in surrender
Security video helped Redmond police find a suspect in Sunday’s theft of items from a pickup truck parked at Wilco Farm Stores, who minutes later…
Continue ReadingRainy conditions to linger as we head into June
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! We are seeing this system move west, and a new one is headed our way. Winds are coming out of the northwest, pushing…
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Scouts honor veterans by placing American flags on graves at Bend cemetery
Boy Scouts came to place American flags and pay their respects Saturday morning at the Deschutes Memorial Gardens. The Scouts were marking Memorial…
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Cub Scouts enjoy day of fishing, teaching others at Youth Fishing Derby in Redmond
At the Fireman’s Pond in Redmond Saturday afternoon, Cub Scouts enjoyed a day of fishing and teaching other people how to fish. The Scouts and…
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First Canicross Dog and Jog held; fun new way to exercise with your dog
A new way to have fun with your dog and get some exercise at the same time is never a bad thing. The first-ever Dogtown USA Canicross Dog and Jog…
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Measure 110 council OKs BestCare grant for Jefferson County drug treatment, recovery services
The Measure 110 Oversight and Accountability Council this week approved a Behavioral Health Resource Network grant, funding drug treatment and…
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La Pine man, 21, faces DUII, other charges in Bend Parkway rear-end crash that seriously injured 2
A 21-year-old La Pine man faces drunken driving, assault and reckless endangering charges in a four-vehicle rear-end crash Friday afternoon on the…
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Wyden seeks ‘common-sense’ gun measures; gun rights lawyer says no laws can legislate morality
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said in Portland on Friday he will continue to press for “common-sense gun legislation” to keep children safe and reduce the…
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Bend hosts 200-plus teams at youth baseball tournament; area becoming more popular baseball destination
A youth baseball tournament with more than 230 teams comes to Bend this…
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Oregon DMV, struggling with staff shortages, temporarily closing 6 offices, including Redmond, for summer
The Oregon DMV said Friday that staff shortages at its offices are forcing the agency to temporarily reduce business hours at 10 of its 60 field…
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Your photos of a glorious High Desert sunset
Thursday evening brought only the latest of many special sunsets across the High Desert. Thanks for sharing your photos with us — feel free to share…
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Bend’s continued growth, increased traffic prompt second locations for popular restaurants
If you think you’re seeing double of your favorite restaurants, you might be. Several Bend restaurants either already have or will be opening…
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Prineville man convicted by jury, receives nearly 11-year prison sentence in rape of girl, 17
– A 41-year-old Prineville man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after a jury convicted him of rape and other charges in an assault on…
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Bend’s new shared e-bike rules and regulations for trails and parks rely on self-awareness
Bend isn’t new to biking, but e-bikes are starting to become more popular, drawing some controversy. Bend recently became the first city in Oregon to…
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Visiting Swiss mtn. biker encounters cougar near Broken Top, becomes lost; DCSO SAR’s tracked ARGO gets stuck in snow
A lost mountain biker from Switzerland called for help Wednesday afternoon, saying he left a trail near Broken Top when he encountered a cougar. The…
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Late, lingering snow at 20-plus C.O. campgrounds means holiday campers must look elsewhere
The late season-snowfall has made for weeks of delays in opening several Central Oregon campgrounds for Central Oregonians and visitors, as the…
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Census Bureau estimates Bend population at 102,259 as of last July 1; higher than PSU’s figure
Bend grew by about 2,500 people in the year ended last July 1 to an estimated population of 102,059 residents, according to new U.S. Census Bureau…
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Powell Butte Highway head-on crash sends 3 people to hospital
Three people were injured and taken to St. Charles Bend after a two-vehicle head-on crash Wednesday morning on the Powell Butte Highway east of…
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