Weekend hot spell raises danger of wildfires on the High Desert; caution urged
Fire officials from the Prineville Bureau of Land Management, Deschutes National Forest and Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National…
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Bend Park and Rec District plans more trails in fast-growing southeast Bend
Southeast Bend is one of the fastest-growing areas of the community, and in response, the Bend Park and Rec District is planning a new park and…
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Federal judge denies restraining order sought for 2 Bend men detained by ICE
A federal judge on Thursday denied an immigration rights law group’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent Immigration and Customs…
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Big Ol’ Fish: A few beautiful catches
Thanks for sending in your stellar catches this week! We feature some awesome fish, plus a first-time catch from a young Central Oregonian. You can…
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Out & About: Gorgeous summer sights
Another week of summer means another week of stellar sights captured by Central Oregonians! You can have your own pictures featured by visiting the…
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Fire destroys barn at Crooked River Ranch
A fire destroyed a barn and its contents Thursday afternoon on Crooked River Ranch, but there were no injuries to people or animals, Fire Chief Harry…
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Bend Police Chief Krantz issues statement on PD actions during ICE protest
New Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz issued a detailed statement Thursday afternoon regarding his and his department’s actions during Wednesday’s ICE…
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Planning board moves Bend Parkway draft plan forward for final review
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization met Thursday to review investment strategies and progress on the U.S. 97 Bend Parkway…
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S. Deschutes County trespass dispute leads to dog’s fatal shooting, charges against 2
A trespassing dispute in the Fall River area south of Bend Wednesday night led to the shooting death of a dog, in self-defense, and charges against…
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Gov. Brown, DA Hummel lash out at feds over Bend protest; ICE offers more info
Gov. Kate Brown lashed out Thursday at the Trump administration and Border Patrol agents for their actions late Wednesday in Bend, when agents used…
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USFS plans to remove 15 miles of unauthorized trails SW of Bend
The Deschutes National Forest began a public comment period Wednesday for plans to remove 15 miles of unauthorized trails, mostly for motorcycles,…
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Fugitive driving stolen car arrested after C.O. pursuit
A Crook County sheriff’s deputy spotted an erratic driver early Wednesday on the way to work, and that led to a pursuit into Terrebonne and beyond,…
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Immigration law group files suit to block ICE buses from leaving Bend with detainees
A Portland nonprofit immigration rights law group has gone to court, seeking to keep two ICE buses from leaving Bend with two detainees…
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Learning pods creating new alternative for Central Oregon students
As students ready to hit the classrooms in-person and online, a new option for parents is popping up: learning…
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C.O. parents shift some back-to-school shopping plans amid pandemic impacts
Back to school shopping is looking a little different this year for parents across Central Oregon, like much of the nation.…
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Health officials still urge student vaccinations, even with distance learning
With socially distanced learning being the new normal for students and their families this fall due to COVID-19, some parents may be a little more…
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C. Oregon sees high demand in manufactured homes this year
Manufactured home dealers in Central Oregon said Wednesday they’ve seen a boom in business this…
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Proposed plaque to honor former Summit HS student draws mixed response
Some Bend residents are seeking to honor Deshaun Adderley, a former Summit High School student who took his own life at the age of 14. They are…
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USFS draws fire over plan to revise rules for cutting large trees in Central, E. Oregon
As the U.S. Forest Service proposes amending six Oregon national forest plans regarding limits on harvesting large trees, environmental group cries…
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OSU-Cascades says its has more on-campus flexibility than most schools
Oregon State University announced Tuesday that 90 percent of its courses on the Corvallis campus will be offered remotely in the fall. Despite…
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