Update: Missing Bend teen in foster care has been found, Oregon DHS says
The Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division said Monday that a missing Bend 16-year-old in foster care who was “believed to be in…
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Deschutes County’s proposes $398 million FY 2023 budget, up 5.8%, outlines various planned projects
Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 of $398.3 million, a 5.8 percent increase from the current year, while…
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Wyden sets June 1 online town hall for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday five upcoming live on-line town halls hosted by People’s Town Hall for residents of Lincoln,…
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‘First of its kind’ apartment complex with shared kitchens coming to NE Bend
Hiatus Homes has been designing and building cottage-style tiny homes for nearly 10 years, but its new project is a first of its kind for Bend.…
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AirLink helicopter crashes while landing at Christmas Valley Airport; 2 of 4 crew members seriously injured
An AirLink helicopter on a flight from Bend crashed Wednesday evening while landing at the Christmas Valley Airport to pick up a patient, injuring…
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Bend Municipal Airport pilots welcome word of $4.8 million grant to fund air traffic control tower
The Bend Municipal Airport is the third busiest public-use airport in Oregon, and it’s been in need of an air traffic control tower for a while now.…
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Oregon equine community on edge after 2 Deschutes County horses catch deadly virus, are put down
The Oregon equine community is on edge, after two Deschutes County horses were euthanized shortly after showing symptoms of equine herpes virus or…
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Redmond man gets 13-month prison term in 2020 DUII hit-and-run that killed 90-year-old
A Redmond man was sentenced Thursday to a 13-month prison term in a fatal drugged-driving hit-and-run crash that killed a 90-year-old Redmond man who…
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Bend man’s two murder trials in killing of woman, two brothers delayed until early 2023
A judge on Thursday reset for early next year the two murder trials of Randall Kilby, accused of fatally assaulting a woman on Christmas Day 2020 and…
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73-acre prescribed burn planned Friday southwest of Crescent
Firefighters on the Crescent Ranger District plan to conduct a 73-acre prescribed burn on Friday about seven miles southwest of Crescent, east of…
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Repair project to close Forest Service Road 42 on Ochoco National Forest until November
Beginning as early as next Monday, a section of Forest Service Road 42 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed through November for repair…
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Bend city councilors OK controversial shelter codes; Gena Goodman Campbell sworn in as interim mayor
On a momentous, emotional night, Bend city councilors unanimously approved the controversial codes for homeless shelters, after some changes, and at…
Continue Reading 280-acre prescribed burn planned Friday SW of Sunriver, west of Three Rivers neighborhood
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct about 280 acres of prescribed burning on Friday, three miles southwest of Sunriver…
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Redmond, Sunriver police thankful voters approved measures to fund new, larger public safety facilities
Not one, but two Central Oregon police departments are getting new, larger headquarters. The city of Redmond has won voter approval of its proposed…
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St. Charles Health System cuts workforce by 181 positions amid mounting financial challenges, operating losses
Faced with skyrocketing contract labor, equipment and supply costs — and flat revenue — St. Charles Health System leadership announced Wednesday…
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Blurry ballots in Clackamas County delay 5th District results; McLeod-Skinner leading incumbent Schrader
As of Wednesday morning, Jamie McLeod-Skinner is ahead of incumbent Kurt Schrader to become the democratic nominee for Oregon’s 5th congressional…
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Ashton Eaton to address University of Oregon commencement ceremony
One of the greatest athletes ever to wear the University of Oregon’s green and yellow is the keynote speaker for this year’s…
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Decision 2022: Kotek declared Dem Gov. nominee, GOP, District 5 races too close to call
Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek has won the democratic nomination for governor. The GOP nominee and 5th Congressional District races are still…
Continue ReadingPollock defeating Heckathorn; DeBone takes GOP nod; most money requests pass; Crook Co. school bond losing narrowly
Some High Desert incumbents easily fended off challengers as Central Oregon’s primary election results flowed in Tuesday night, but in one hot,…
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Deschutes County working on update to 30-year-old wildlife zones, to better protect mule deer habitat
With more people moving into Deschutes County, some animal habitats are being…
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