Free propane distributed in Bend to those in need
The Stop And Go Shell station in NE Bend teamed up Wednesday with Ed Staub and Sons to provide 8 gallons of free propane Wednesday to those who need…
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Bend Public Works shares information on sidewalk snow removal rules
If you’ve walked at all around town, seeing piles of snow and sheets of ice on and around sidewalks should come as no…
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Smoky fire hits outbuilding west of Redmond, used to house chickens; no injuries reported
A fire Wednesday afternoon damaged an outbuilding west of Redmond that was used to house chickens and store feed, but no one was injured and all…
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Police respond to 2 crashes on ‘deceptively icy’ Hwy. 20 near Suttle Lake; ODOT urges avoiding ice-storm travel
Even before an ice storm that is prompting warnings over much of Oregon, roadways were getting deceptively icy, especially near Santiam Pass, Black…
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Semi driver struck, killed after stopping rig on Hwy. 97 in Redmond, trying to cross 5 lanes on foot
A semi-truck driver was struck and killed on Highway 97 in Redmond Monday evening after he stopped his rig on the highway shoulder, got out and tried…
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With bitter cold in forecast, Shepherd’s House to open daytime warming shelter at Redmond church
In response to the forecast extreme cold weather, Shepherd’s House Ministries will open a daytime warming shelter in Redmond from 7:00 am-5:00 pm…
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Two federal agencies agree to fund $23 million new Warm Springs water treatment plant
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Indian Health Service announced Tuesday completion of a formal agreement that provides more than $23…
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Bend man says ‘Improv for Life’ class teaches valuable skills
NewsChannel 21’s Blake Mayfield introduces us to Renny Temple, who teaches a class at COCC in Bend called ‘Improv for Life’ and believes the skills…
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New Oregon House speaker, C.O. lawmakers tour Bend navigation center, talk with Redmond leaders
On the second leg of his three-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured a new low-barrier…
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Redmond firearms training business concerned about uncertain impacts of Measure 114
As the future of Measure 114 remains uncertain, law enforcement, businesses and the general public await further court rulings and details on whether…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives work to find answers, bring closure in unsolved ‘cold cases’
Every day, Deschutes County sheriff’s detectives are diving deep into unsolved “cold cases” around the county. Some are decades old, but the search…
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Redmond post office overwhelmed with packages, says it should be back on track for Christmas
The holiday season means a surge in online shopping, which can lead to delivery backlogs — and they’ve gotten worse amid staffing shortages facing…
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City of Bend appeals $30K Oregon DEQ fine over effluent limit, monitoring violations
The city of Bend is appealing a $30,333 penalty levied early last month by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for violating effluent…
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Warm Springs Tribal Police seek public’s help in finding missing 18-year-old
The Warm Springs Tribal Police Department said Tuesday it is seeking information from the public about the disappearance of LeBron Boise, 18, who…
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Central Oregon jobless rates rise in November, mirroring rest of state; 2 of 3 counties lose jobs
Unemployment rates rose across Central Oregon and throughout the state in November, continuing a trend which began in August, with local job losses…
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, partners allocate $3.3 million for projects across Oregon
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensure the future of elk and other wildlife by helping rehabilitate landscapes impacted by wildfire, the Rocky…
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Get ready for holiday crowds, lines at RDM; air travelers should arrive early
More than 40,000 air travelers go through Roberts Field Airport in Redmond in December. Director Zachary Bass says check with your airline and get to…
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Bend Chamber seeks Deschutes County assist on its Workforce Housing Initiative
In one way or another, you’ve probably noticed businesses in desperate need of workers. Perhaps you’ve experienced long waits at restaurants, or…
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Bend Police on the hunt for DUII drivers over the holidays, with more grant-funded patrols on the road
The holidays are right around the corner, which means spending time with family and friends, and celebrating — often with alcohol. So Bend Police…
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Bend police stop alleged DUII driver; 2nd DUII driver hits patrol car, which then hits first vehicle
Bend police stopped an alleged DUII driver in a downtown Bend intersection late Saturday night – and about a half-hour later, another alleged DUII…
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