Calif. man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend from Terrebonne home, assaulting her
A Vallejo, California man was arrested on numerous charges Sunday night at a Redmond motel, accused of kidnapping his former girlfriend at her…
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AAA: 597,000 Oregonians plan to hit the road over the Fourth — and High Desert is top destination
AAA Oregon-Idaho said Tuesday the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is back up to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 47.7 million Americans…
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Suspicious 45-acre Warm Springs wildfire investigated as possible arson
A suspicious brush fire that burned about 45 acres on a hillside near a fish hatchery on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation Monday night is being…
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Jefferson County drops to Moderate Risk as weekly COVID-19 movements come to an end
With Oregon closing in on its 70% vaccination goal, Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the final round of updates to county risk levels under the…
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Prineville set to dedicate ‘War Paint’ sculpture honoring legendary bucking horse
In partnership with Crook County, the city of Prineville will hold a dedication ceremony Thursday morning at City Hall for a new sculpture, “War…
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Redmond schools’ $2 million land sale to Wild Mike’s Pizza will fund field upgrades at Jaqua Sports Complex
The Redmond School District has sold a nearly 47-acre industrial parcel on the corner of Northeast Ninth Street and East Antler Avenue to Wild…
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Les Schwab Amphitheater marks 2 decades of live music with 20 $20 tickets for 20 concerts
To celebrate 20 years of live music along the banks of the Deschutes River, the Les Schwab Amphitheater announced Tuesday it is offering a limited…
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Deschutes County lost 870 jobs in May amid record hiring demand? Regional economist doesn’t buy it
Initial federal job estimates for May reveal a slowdown in hiring across Central Oregon, with all three counties underperforming normal seasonal…
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Central Oregon airports to receive share of FAA’s $8 billion in airport rescue grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it will award $8 billion in grants to keep U.S. airport…
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C.O. fire crews scramble to catch lightning-sparked fires as state brings in 2 task forces
Thunderstorms rumbled and flashed their way through the High Desert Monday evening, sparking over a dozen new wildfires that crews rushed to catch…
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‘Operation High Desert’: Federal marshals lead Bend-area sex offender sweep
Authorities said Monday that a coordinated sweep by the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bend Police Department, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, …
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Familiar haze: Wildfire smoke once again impacting Central Oregon’s air quality
Mt Bachelor? Blocked. The Three Sisters? Shrouded. Mount Jefferson? Hard to…
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OSU experts discuss conditions, causes of early wildfire season
Oregon State University held an online wildfire and drought forum Monday on what Oregon can expect as this fire season hits full…
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S-503 Fire on Warm Springs Reservation at 6,200 acres; Klamath fire evacuation level lowered
A wildfire on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation southeast of Mount Hood grew to about 6,200 acres Sunday, also bringing hazy skies to Central…
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Fireworks sales to start in C.O. amid firefighters’ fear of ‘catastrophic’ wildfire season
A classic fourth of July tradition is set to come back to Central Oregon and while experts advise taking caution, others are excited.…
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New wildfire south of Chiloquin prompts Level 3 evacuations, road closures
A new wildfire broke out south of Chiloquin Monday afternoon, threatening structures and prompting Level 3 evacuation orders and two road closures,…
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New COCC program trains state-certified community health workers
With recent approval from the Oregon Health Authority, Central Oregon Community College said Monday it is now an official instructional body for the…
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EPA issues burn ban on Warm Springs Indian Reservation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 10, in coordination with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, has issued a ban on…
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Madras police release photos, seek tips to solve Bridges HS burglary
Madras police are seeking tips from the public to find one or possibly two young adults who entered Bridges High School, the former Westside…
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Central Oregonians gather to celebrate Juneteenth, newly official state, federal holiday
Central Oregonians walked up Pilot Butte in an annual ‘Take Back the Butte’ event and also held another gathering Saturday to mark Juneteenth, a…
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