COCC president backs Merkley bid for $47 billion in higher ed coronavirus relief
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., led a group of 31 senators Thursday in urging Senate leadership to include $47 billion in financial support for students…
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Redmond city councilors give nod to plans for new urban renewal district
The city of Redmond is one big step closer to adding its second active urban renewal district, on the south end of…
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New owners ready to open revived La Pine bowling alley after pandemic delay
When the new owners of the La Pine Bowling Center purchased it, they had a plan. It would become Shandy’s, a new and improved bowling alley, and…
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Bend PD report shows significant drop in officers’ use of force last year
The Bend Police Department said it saw a significant increase in the number of calls for service it received last…
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Deschutes commissioners hold off on declaring state of severe drought
Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday discussed, but did not decide upon a declaration of severe drought in the county, following up on area…
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C.O. nonprofit no longer able to offer paid employment to people with disabilities
In a letter to its workers and supporters, the Opportunity Foundation’s executive director said the nonprofit will no longer be able to offer paid…
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The Center patient’s threat to ‘bring gun’ prompts St. Charles Redmond lockout, alert
An upset patient’s telephoned threat to bring a gun to the Redmond branch of The Center, an orthopedic and neurosurgery care facility, prompted a…
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Bend- La Pine School Board adopts resolution to tackle racism, promote equity
The Bend- La Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss plans to fight systemic racism and eliminate inequalities throughout the system. The…
Continue Reading COCC, like other schools, shifts commencement ceremony online
More than 600 degrees and certificates are expected to be conferred at Central Oregon Community College’s 2020 commencement, originally set for…
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OSU Bend neighborhood sampling suggests 1 in 1,000 infected with COVID-19
Results from two days of door-to-door sampling in several Bend neighborhoods by Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades suggest that one person in…
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High Desert Museum to reopen next Wednesday with new practices in place
The High Desert Museum south of Bend will reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 17, with new practices in place to best ensure the health of…
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Hwy. 20E reopens after fiery, fatal head-on crash east of Brothers
A fiery head-on crash on U.S. Highway 20E more than 50 miles east of Bend killed at least one person early Wednesday morning and closed the highway…
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Crook County schools plan for Sept. 8 school opening, will offer new options
The closing of public schools in March due to Covid-19 sent shock waves through the public education system as schools scurried to transition to…
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FireFree disposal days bring in record amount of yard debris
Deschutes County residents have been busy with defensible space preparation, and their effort shows in the results from this spring’s FireFree…
Continue Reading OSU-Cascades students gain valuable experience during COVID-19 sampling project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Risa Christie, Alaric Hartsock and Jessica Thomas were among 70 trained field staff knocking on doors of randomly selected homes…
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Smith Rock neighbors voice concerns, start petition over street parking, safety issues
With travel restrictions easing, Smith Rock State Park, Central Oregon’s world-renowned climbing spot, is again drawing big crowds — and that’s…
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VeggieRx program returns to Central Oregon
VeggieRx, a program that forged partnerships with Central Oregon health care providers to offer fresh locally grown vegetables and fruits to their…
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Interactive NW Bend art installment asks people for hope
At the corner of Northwest Ogden Avenue and Seventh Street in Bend, you’ll find an interactive art installment called the ‘Hope Vending Machine.’…
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RDM air travelers share views; Alaska Airlines outlines safety measures
Air travelers arriving at Redmond Airport on Tuesday talked with NewsChannel 21 about their experience flying amid this pandemic, and what changes…
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Bend Park & Rec, Redmond reopen playgrounds under new state Phase 2 guidance
The Bend Park and Recreation District announced Tuesday its 40-plus park playgrounds were reopening immediately, after Gov. Kate Brown’s office…
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