Deschutes, Willamette wilderness permit reservation system to begin
The Deschutes and the Willamette national forests reminded the public on Monday that reservations for the new Central Cascade Wilderness Permit…
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Bend wildlife hospital releases recovered great gray owl back into the wild
Bend wildlife hospital and conservation center Think Wild said Monday it has released a great gray owl back into the wild after the successful…
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Lines hold on 211-acre Bull Springs Fire, one of two that prompted evacuations
High winds eased and lines held overnight and Monday morning on the Bull Springs Fire northwest of Bend, which officials now say burned 211 acres and…
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Wyden sets April 5 online town halls for Jefferson, Deschutes county residents
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday he will have live online town halls, hosted by People’s Town Hall, early next month for residents of…
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Mt. Bachelor drops parking reservation system for rest of season
Mt. Bachelor said Monday the resort has dropped its reserved parking system, used this year in an effort to limit the number of mountain visitors at…
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Fire damages Culver home; cause traced to combustibles near wood stove
A fire that broke out Sunday afternoon in a Culver home apparently was caused by combustible materials too close to an operating wood stove,…
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Stabbing on China Hat Road leads to arrest on assault, witness-tampering charges
A Bend man was arrested early Sunday on assault and other charges, accused of stabbing and seriously injuring another man who he believed was…
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Three arrested in Redmond convenience store robbery; stabbed worker ‘doing well’
Three suspects in the early-morning holdup of a Redmond convenience store and stabbing of a store clerk were pursued and arrested Saturday night on…
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St. Charles, medical techs’ union reach agreement on first contract after walkout
St. Charles Health System and Bend hospital caregivers represented by the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals announced Sunday they…
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Injured hiker rescued at Smith Rock State Park
A Portland-area woman was rescued Saturday afternoon after she became injured while hiking on Misery Ridge at Smith Rock State Park, Deschutes…
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‘Their Story’: Bend couple travel around country, interviewing war veterans
Bend natives Casey and Drew Gomez started “Their Story Veterans,” a video series that interviews war veterans.…
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Armed robbery suspect eludes manhunt in NE Bend
An extensive manhunt in northeast Bend Friday night failed to find a man who officers said opened a driver’s passenger door, threatened her with a…
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Escaped field burn blackens 15 acres east of Bend
Embers from a planned small burn by a property owner east of Bend were picked up by the wind late Friday afternoon and blackened about 15 acres of…
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Central Oregonians witness amazing sky show; expert confirms it was SpaceX rocket
On Thursday night, many people in Central Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest witnessed a fascinating, unprecedented sight: a group of blazing,…
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Pet Pals: Meet lovely aristocats Baron and Esquire
Baron and Esquire come from a well-established household and still have lots of love to give. You can meet them at the Humane Society of Central…
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A helping hand could be on the way for struggling C.O. movie theaters
It’s no secret the movie theaters have had it pretty hard, with most theaters being closed the majority of this past year.…
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Deschutes County COVID-19 vaccine first doses double, to nearly 8,200 next week
The Oregon Health Authority has allocated 8,190 first-dose COVID-19 vaccines to Deschutes County for next week, more than double the number seen in…
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More seasonal hiring underway in Sunriver, by owners association
With a need to hire more than 100 summer seasonal staff, the Sunriver Owners Association said Friday it is looking for customer service and…
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Streaking fireball seen across NW skies apparently rocket stage burning up
A wide, colorful streak of pulsing lights seen shooting across the Pacific Northwest sky just before 9 p.m. Thursday apparently was the descending,…
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Natl. Guard Youth Challenge ready for full class; COVID-19 adds recruiting challenges
The Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge program, a residential school east of Bend guided by military principles, has been cleared to house 240…
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