Crook County Fire crews knock down blaze in downtown Prineville smokehouse
A downtown Prineville smokehouse almost went up in smoke Tuesday afternoon, but Crook County Fire and Rescue crews were able to quickly knock down…
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‘Make sure you’re with a buddy’: Mt. Bachelor offers warning, advice for tree well risks
With the recent snowfall, comes an extra hazard on the mountain, with skiers and snowboarders needing to be on the lookout for dangerous tree…
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Idaho firm acquires DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in downtown Bend, plans major renovation, rebranding
Braintree Group, a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, announced Monday it acquired the…
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OSU-Cascades launches undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology
Oregon State University-Cascades has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in response to industry need…
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OSP seeks two men, one considered ‘armed and dangerous,’ in Madras Halloween-night shooting death
Oregon State Police on Tuesday identified and asked the public for help in locating two murder suspects – one considered armed and dangerous – in…
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Bend-La Pine Schools explain decision to hold Monday classes as heavy snow prompts others to cancel
While many Central Oregonians were out enjoying several inches of Sunday snowfall, school districts across the High Desert were faced with the…
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City of Bend calls in contract crews to help clear streets, outlines snow-removal priorities
A bit earlier than usual, the city of Bend called in contract crews Sunday night to help clear streets of several inches of snow, focusing first on…
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Shepherd’s House Lighthouse shelter near capacity; extreme cold temperatures could push them over
This weekend’s storm brought a few to several inches of snow across the High Desert, but only a few more people went to the Shepherd’s House…
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Tip to Bend police leads to Tacoma man’s arrest on charges of producing child porn, enticing young girls
Thanks to a tip to Bend police, a Tacoma, Wash., man is facing federal charges after he allegedly used social media to find young girls and convince…
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Your fine photos of Sunday’s High Desert snowfall
When the big snowstorm hits on a Sunday, it means extra work for some, and extra play for many others — not to mention a mix of both. Thanks for…
Continue ReadingSeveral Central Oregon school districts cancel Monday classes after snowfall; Bend-La Pine stays on schedule
This much snowfall can lead to school and event cancellations and delays, and Sunday’s storm was no exception, as Central Oregon Community College…
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Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanket High Desert; 7,600 lose power in Redmond, CRR, Madras areas
Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanketed the High Desert Sunday – the deepest, most widespread snowfall in some time – knocking out power to…
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St. Vincent De Paul of Bend welcomes community support to help keep growing number of clients warm with propane
St. Vincent De Paul of Bend is trying its best to keep its clients warm by issuing propane vouchers, but rising costs due to growing need are…
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St. Charles home health, hospice nurses vote to form union
Nearly three-dozen home health and hospice nurses with St. Charles Health System overwhelmingly voted to form a union with the Oregon Nurses…
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Fatal fire that destroyed home on Lower Bridge Road ruled accidental, tied to fireplace
A house fire earlier this week that claimed the life of an 88-year-old homeowner on Lower Bridge Road in Jefferson County has been ruled accidental,…
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Passionate C.O. Ducks and Beavers fans heading to bowl games ‘no matter what,’ despite high travel costs
For the second year in a row, the Ducks and Beavers are going…
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‘We’re about customer service’: Bend Police get high grades from first SPIDR Tech surveys
A texting system called SPIDR Tech first rolled out in April and helped better connect Bend Police and the community they serve. In its quarterly…
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Snowy Highway 97 north of La Pine reopens after crash
A reported serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine amid snowfall in the area, authorities…
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Arnold Irrigation District clears final federal hurdle for 12-mile canal-piping project, but legal challenge continues
The Arnold Irrigation District announced this week that it has received final federal authorization for its 12-mile canal-piping project, which…
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Brace yourself for a snowy weekend
Happy Friday, Central Oregon! We’re seeing this weather system move quickly into the region and can expect snow to start falling by around 4 p.m.…
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