Warm Springs residents told to stay home, wear masks; COVID-19 cases now at 15
As the Warm Springs tribes on Thursday reported a 15th case of COVID-19, tribal officials are pleading with residents to stay home and wear masks.…
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New state guidelines may see some types of businesses open sooner than others
Personal service businesses across Oregon are preparing, even anxious to reopen as Gov. Kate Brown begins to roll out the guidelines they need to…
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Bend Fire & Rescue closes rural outdoor debris burning for season
With wildfire season approaching and low fuel moisture levels, Bend Fire & Rescue on Wednesday closed outdoor debris burning for the season in rural…
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Facebook makes $450K COVID-19 relief grant to Crook County schools
Facebook, Crook County School District on Wednesday announced a $450,000 COVID-19 relief grant to help support its online learning…
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Video of baby teething on bag of marijuana leads to two arrests, DSCO says
Citizen tips of a video shared on social media showing a baby teething on a plastic bag of marijuana led to two arrests — one the girl’s…
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Boom, then blackout: Nearly 2,800 lose power in NW Bend
A big boom was heard by many in northwest Bend Tuesday evening as two fuses blew on a Pacific Power line — possibly from lightning — and knocked…
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Counties revising draft plans to reopen economy under new state requirements
Oregon counties created a drafted framework for Governor Kate Brown to consider reopening the state, but the governor incorporated new regional…
Continue ReadingUSFS: Warmer weather can bring algae blooms to C.O. lakes, reservoirs
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland encourage people recreating on national forest and grasslands to be…
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Warm Springs PD officer shoots gun-wielding man, police say
A Warm Springs police officer shot and wounded a man who was brandishing a gun in a neighborhood and reportedly told responding officers several…
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Housing Works to receive $210K in COVID-19 rental assistance aid
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday more than $5.7 million in COVID-19 rental assistance grants to 21 public housing authorities,…
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Redmond man arrested by drug agents in traffic stop
A Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team investigation into cocaine trafficking into Central Oregon led to a traffic stop in Redmond and the arrest of…
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Warm Springs reports 11th COVID-19 case; tribal council accepts recommendations
An 11th COVID-19 case was confirmed Monday on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, officials said as the Tribal Council accepted several…
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Redmond may ban skateboards, scooters at asphalt pump track
On Tuesday, the city of Redmond will consider prohibiting skateboards and other roller devices like scooters at the Homestead Pump…
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NewsChannel 21 talks with 2 Democratic candidates for Deschutes Co. commissioner
Oregon’s primary election is in two weeks, and among the local races being decided is who will advance among three Democrats running for Deschutes…
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Crook County sheriff’s office to reopen for business, won’t cite businesses that reopen
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney issued a statement to the community on Monday, saying his office will reopen for regular business, with some…
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St. Charles now requiring masks on all hospital, clinic visitors
As of Monday, St. Charles Health System is now requiring anyone entering a St. Charles hospital or clinic to wear a mask, to prevent the asymptomatic…
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C.O. Realtors outline COVID-19 impacts, say homes are still selling fast
Central Oregon’s new home listings fell markedly in April, compared to a year ago, and sales were down somewhat as well, Realtors reported Monday.…
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Suspect jailed after string of crimes in SE Bend neighborhood
It took several Taser deployments, pepper spray and a WRAP restraint device to arrest a 25-year-old Bend man Friday night who police said charged…
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Bend-La Pine’s Class of 2020 to get billboard-sized salutes
Starting Monday morning, local contractors will be high above the ground, giving five billboards fun, fresh makeovers to celebrate Bend-La Pine…
Continue Reading Warm Springs reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, total of 10
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has reported two more cases of COVID-19 as of late Thursday, for a total of 10, with 41 test results still…
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