Five Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss issues at Bend forum
Since 1987, Oregon has had a Democratic governor at the helm, but nearly a dozen Republican candidates are vying to change that in 2022.…
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11 C.O. high school teams advance to state playoffs; Bend, Summit win volleyball openers
Nearly a dozen Central Oregon high school sports teams are getting a chance to compete in the state playoffs for the first since 2019.…
Continue ReadingWall Street Journal reporters object while opinion section prints Trump’s letter to the editor
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for…
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Bend’s Veterans Day Parade canceled again
Fewer volunteers due to COVID are a key reason this year’s Bend Veterans Day Parade has been canceled for a second year, with high hopes of a return…
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Bend’s Campfire Hotel offers something novel: a winter season pass
The Bend hotel has a pass to stay at the facility, which is good for November through March. Here’s their news release: CAMPFIREÂ HOTELÂ LAUNCHES NEW…
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Bend rapper gives back to C.O. community with fourth year of free Thanksgiving meals
J Meast, a Bend hip-hop artist, is hosting his fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner event next month. He began the thanksgiving tradition after…
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La Pine continues growing; Merkley seeks funds for needed ambulances
Senator Jeff Merkley knows La Pine needs help with the Rural Fire Protection District, and wants $660K to get an ambulance…
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Debate revived: Connect Bend wants to build a footbridge across Deschutes
The idea of a footbridge came up before and was hotly debated, but was shelved by the Bend Park and Rec District in 2017 amid fierce debate. The…
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City of Bend working on long-range sewer system plan
The city of Bend is working on a long-range sewer system master plan, to accommodate expected…
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Bend burglary suspect arrested; police say he rammed patrol car while trying to flee parking lot
A Bend burglary suspect who fled police last Friday rammed one of the police cars that boxed him in as he tried to leave the Pinebrook Plaza parking…
Continue ReadingCalifornia school safety officer charged with murder after shooting 18-year-old woman
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Redmond High School offers new peer mentorship program to help younger students thrive
Redmond High School juniors and seniors are pairing up with freshmen and sophomores to help them navigate life socially, mentally and academically…
Continue ReadingOlivia Rodrigo says Biden gave her a shoehorn and some M&Ms when she visited the White House
CNN By Leah Asmelash, CNN What do you gift one of the biggest teen pop stars in the world? If you’re President Joe Biden, the answer is easy: a…
Continue ReadingUS approves $100 million missile defense sale to Taiwan
CNN By Philip Wang The United States has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of military equipment and services, including engineering services to…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s President says the threat from China is increasing ‘every day’ and confirms presence of US military trainers on the island
CNN By Will Ripley, Eric Cheung and Ben Westcott, CNN The leader of Taiwan, the island thrust into the center of rising tensions between the United…
Continue ReadingAvis Budget stock is soaring thanks to the rental car boom
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business Hertz has made a lot of headlines lately thanks to its deals with Tesla and Uber. Wall Street has…
Continue ReadingAlec Baldwin speaks out about Halyna Hutchins and guns on sets
CNN, KOAT By Lisa Respers France, CNN Alec Baldwin told the paparazzi he is not allowed to talk about the details of the shooting that occurred on…
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Bend tells homeless campers on Hunnell, Clausen roads to clean up, make way for snowplows
Hunnell Road in North Bend isn’t just an access road between highways, it’s where a lot of houseless people call home. The City of Bend has notified…
Continue ReadingCostco raised its minimum wage to $17 an hour
CNN, CNNBUSINESS By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Costco this week raised its starting wage for hourly store workers in the United States for the…
Continue ReadingFacebook says it’s facing ‘government investigations’ related to whistleblower documents
CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Facebook acknowledged to shareholders this week that it is facing “government investigations” related to…
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