USFS urging caution; C.O. human-caused wildfires have doubled this year
After a summer that brought big crowds and a sharp rise in human-caused wildfires, Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National…
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C.O. officials urge caution over holiday weekend, back-to-school time
The start of September normally means two things: the Labor Day weekend and back to school for the kids. This year, those milestones – like nearly…
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OSP seeks tips to find who shot elk with arrow on private land near Sunriver
Oregon State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding whoever shot an elk with an arrow on private property Tuesday morning in the Three…
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Tumalo garage goes up in flames; firefighters stop its spread
A detached garage on Tumalo Road was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon that sent up a black smoke plume and spread to adjacent trees and brush…
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State sets new rules for placing climbing route hardware on Smith Rock
Climbers at world-famous Smith Rock State Park are facing some new rules. But they actually asked for…
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C.O. landlords struggle to manage properties as tenants unable to pay rent
With many people out of work and unable to pay rent, and a statewide moratorium on evictions in place, some smaller Central Oregon landlords are…
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State proposes rules to let disabled boaters use motors on North, South Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board solicited written comments Tuesday on proposed rules that would allow boaters with disabilities to operate motor boats…
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Like so many 2020 events, Bend’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ goes virtual
The flowers were planted, the sun was out and a breeze was blowing, but only a few passers-by were on hand at Riverbend Park on Monday during a video…
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Green Ridge Fire 85% contained; full containment expected Tuesday
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Green Ridge Fire northeast of Camp Sherman, which was 85% contained by Tuesday, morning.…
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Like July, last month was all-dry in Bend — and second-warmest August on record
Bend had a second straight month with no measurable precipitation and warmer than average temperatures in August, the National Weather Service…
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Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District plans to pipe 10 miles of canals
Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more…
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Last gas: 100-plus pump-less miles on Hwy. 20 east of Bend test drivers’ prep
Stranded in the middle of an unfamiliar place, with no one in sight who can help: It’s not something most of us want to experience.…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeing more daytime DUII cases
While DUII-related arrests have fallen from last July to this year, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday they have seen an uptick in…
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Crews bring Green Ridge Fire to 75% containment
The more than 2-week-old Green Ridge Fire burning northeast of Camp Sherman is now 75% contained, officials said…
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Mental health calls rise, child abuse referrals fall in Deschutes County
Whether you have been laid off from work, are struggling to help your children with distance learning or simply trying to make sure there’s enough…
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Crook County schools: Latest numbers confirm Sept. 8 return for K-3 students
Thanks to improving COVID-19 metrics, parents and teachers in the Crook County School District will be celebrating the return of students to the…
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Fire destroys travel trailer, car off Hwy. 126 east of Redmond
A small travel trailer, car and two debris piles burned Sunday afternoon in a fire off Highway 126 east of Redmond, but a passing wildfire crew…
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SW Bend HOA to residents: No ‘solidarity’ or political signs, except at election time
Some residents in southwest Bend’s River Rim neighborhood are reacting with concern to a board letter telling them that what are defined as…
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More progress on the lines: Green Ridge fire now 50% contained, Frog Fire at 90%
More progress was reported Saturday by crews fighting several large Central Oregon wildfires sparked by lightning nearly two weeks ago, as a red flag…
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