USFS seeks input on large forest project S. of Bend
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest on Friday began a 30-day public scoping period on a large vegetation treatment…
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Facebook grants $200K for Crook County CTE classes
Crook County School District on Thursday announced a $200,000 Facebook grant funding the launch of expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE)…
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Two Bend students ace the ACT
Jared Charney Cohen and Savannah Kane don’t share any classes, they don’t go to the same school — in fact, they’ve never met…
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Father marks milestone with Willamette canoe journey
Peter Kirk recently spent six days and five nights canoeing down the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. His oldest child just started his…
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Speeding driver, truck theft spur 2 S. County pursuits, arrest
(Update: DCSO identifies suspect, gives details of events; adding video) A reckless driver from Southern Oregon hit speeds of over 90 mph Thursday…
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Bend PD kidnap, assault arrest leads to DRW raid
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors; police say search will continue through the night) An arrest has been made in a kidnapping and…
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Businesses stand with Saving Grace against domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and local businesses are showing their support by standing with Bend-based nonprofit organization…
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‘Get There Challenge’ urges new ways to commute
Oregonians are taking the newly named “Get There Challenge,” finding a way to get to work by means other than driving alone. And when…
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Weekday paving on U.S. 20 near Santiam Pass continues
The construction project on U.S. Highway 20 at Santiam Pass will continue paving and striping during the day, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14…
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Half-price yard debris disposal coming at Knott Landfill
With cooler temperatures, now is the time to take advantage of opportunities to increase your preparedness for wildfire. Beginning Monday, Oct. 28…
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Parents still protesting SW Bend cell tower placement
About two dozen parents and a few students braved the freezing temperatures outside Elk Meadow Elementary Wednesday morning, holding up signs and…
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Prineville theft leads to raids on 2 homes, 9 arrests
(Update: Adding what item was shown in FB post) A reported burglary and theft at a northeast Prineville home led police to a Facebook post of one…
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Bend retailers partner in Bethlehem Inn coat drive
Bend retailers Pine Mountain Sports, Foot Zone and Patagonia Bend have teamed up for the third year in a row to collect gently used coats, sleeping…
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SW 61st closing for next stage of Six Corners project
Starting Monday, SW 61st Street will be closed between SW Young Avenue and South Canal Boulevard to allow for construction of Stage 4 of the Six…
Continue ReadingPrineville motorcyclist gives dog a ride, lands in jail
A Prineville man riding a motorcycle with a large dog sitting in front of him on the gas tank refused to pull over for a police officer Wednesday…
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COCC-Redmond cuts ribbon on electric-car charging station
(Update: Adding video, comments) Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the…
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Redmond Spirit Foundation regroups after co-founder’s passing
The Redmond Spirit Foundation, founded in 2018, had a successful inaugural year, but momentum stalled with the sudden passing of co-founder and…
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C.O. warming shelters get ready for winter
With cold weather on the way, many warming shelters across the region are starting to get ready for winter. Warming shelter operators around the…
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Council on Aging offers free counseling on Medicare options
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is providing free counseling about Medicare options to support older adults in navigating the annual open…
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Winter road prep underway in Central Oregon
With temperatures dropping overnight and the first snow already on the books, Central Oregon street and operations departments have been conducting…
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