Madras man pleads guilty to abusing young girl for years, receives 50-year prison term
A 37-year-old Madras man has pleaded guilty Monday to rape, sexual abuse and other charges in the molestation of a young girl over a period of…
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Envision Bend releases poll results: Strategies to tackle growth, social needs rank as residents’ top priorities
Greater Bend-area residents view several strategies meant to tackle rapid growth, serve those most in need, and protect and enhance quality-of-life…
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COIC opens application period for state-funded projects to create shelter beds, rehouse homeless
On Jan. 10th, Governor Kotek announced a series of executive orders aimed at reducing unsheltered homelessness in Oregon.…
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Bend to begin Awbrey Butte water line replacement project in June; informational meeting next week
The City of Bend is hosting an informational meeting next week for the upcoming construction of Phase One of the Awbrey Butte Waterline Improvement…
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POWDR names John Merriman, VP of finance and sales at Copper Mtn., new Mt. Bachelor president, GM
Adventure lifestyle company POWDR announced Tuesday that John Merriman has been named the new president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor Ski…
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OSU-Cascades researcher to develop AI-enabled ‘smart’ compost bin to track, cut household food waste
A researcher at Oregon State University-Cascades has received funding to develop a smart compost bin that tracks household food…
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Bend creating committee in effort to update, clarify developer rules for tree preservation
The city of Bend is working to establish a balance between building development addressing the critical issue of housing in our community, while…
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Nonprofit Thistle & Nest breaks ground on first 9 deed-restricted affordable homes in SE Bend development
Thistle & Nest said Monday it has broken ground on the first nine of 19 affordable, owner-occupied homes in southeast Bend.…
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Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program receives $1.5M federal boost for three years of operation
Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program is celebrating the announcement of a $1.5 million grant award from the US…
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Deschutes Alerts system to send emergency notification test message at 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon
On Wednesday at 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message to people who have signed up…
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St. Charles shifts community funding priority, focusing on efforts to reduce loneliness, foster belonging
St. Charles Health System announced Monday a new focus for its Community Benefit funding: reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while…
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OSU-Cascades sets record, raises more than $95,000 for scholarships, programs on ‘Dam Proud Day’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of Oregon State University-Cascades set a record, raising more than $95,000 for student scholarships and programs…
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La Pine Rural Fire District names Erick Holsey new chief, as Mike Supkis set to retire June 30
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District announced Monday the hiring of Erick Holsey as the district’s new fire chief, with longtime Chief Mike…
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Rick Springfield to bring his ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sept. 7
GRAMMY Award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author Rick Springfield will hit the road this summer on his “I Want My…
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OSU-Cascades receives $3.9 million federal grant to address shortage of Central Oregon school counselors
OSU-Cascades has been awarded a $3.9 million federal grant to provide full tuition for up to 75 eligible graduate students in a Master of Counseling…
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Crook County, Bend fire crews rescue kayaker stranded in high-running Crooked River in Prineville
A kayaker whose craft overturned Sunday afternoon in the Crooked River in Prineville held onto branches in the middle of the high-running river until…
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DÃa del Niño (Children’s Day) community fiesta brings families to Bend Church of the Nazarene
It was all about the kids – and their families – having fun Sunday afternoon at the El DÃa del Niño (Children’s Day) community fiesta put on…
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Firefighters plan 2 prescribed burns Monday totaling 314 acres along Paulina Lake Road NE of La Pine
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to prescribe burn up to 314 acres on Monday, four miles northeast of La Pine along Paulina…
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Hundreds join in Bend’s Walk to Defeat ALS to help fund research, support those dealing with the disease
Hundreds of Central Oregonians gathered on Sunday to participate in the Walk to Defeat ALS. About 400 people signed up for the walk to raise funds…
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Oregon DEQ fines Bend gas station nearly $12K over underground-tank issues; owners expect reduction
Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality has fined a Bend gas station nearly $12,000, alleging it failed to install proper spill detection…
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