Like July, last month was all-dry in Bend — and second-warmest August on record
Bend had a second straight month with no measurable precipitation and warmer than average temperatures in August, the National Weather Service…
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Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District plans to pipe 10 miles of canals
Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more…
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Last gas: 100-plus pump-less miles on Hwy. 20 east of Bend test drivers’ prep
Stranded in the middle of an unfamiliar place, with no one in sight who can help: It’s not something most of us want to experience.…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeing more daytime DUII cases
While DUII-related arrests have fallen from last July to this year, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Monday they have seen an uptick in…
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Crews bring Green Ridge Fire to 75% containment
The more than 2-week-old Green Ridge Fire burning northeast of Camp Sherman is now 75% contained, officials said…
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Mental health calls rise, child abuse referrals fall in Deschutes County
Whether you have been laid off from work, are struggling to help your children with distance learning or simply trying to make sure there’s enough…
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Crook County schools: Latest numbers confirm Sept. 8 return for K-3 students
Thanks to improving COVID-19 metrics, parents and teachers in the Crook County School District will be celebrating the return of students to the…
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Fire destroys travel trailer, car off Hwy. 126 east of Redmond
A small travel trailer, car and two debris piles burned Sunday afternoon in a fire off Highway 126 east of Redmond, but a passing wildfire crew…
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SW Bend HOA to residents: No ‘solidarity’ or political signs, except at election time
Some residents in southwest Bend’s River Rim neighborhood are reacting with concern to a board letter telling them that what are defined as…
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More progress on the lines: Green Ridge fire now 50% contained, Frog Fire at 90%
More progress was reported Saturday by crews fighting several large Central Oregon wildfires sparked by lightning nearly two weeks ago, as a red flag…
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Moviegoers, rejoice! Bend’s Regal Cinemas reopens
Moviegoers in Bend finally have something to be excited…
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Fire spreads from camp trailer, destroys home at Crooked River Ranch
A fire that began in a camp trailer Friday on Crooked River Ranch spread to and heavily damaged a nearby home, officials…
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Deschutes County appeals state ruling in favor of 2 marijuana production facilities
Bend attorney Michael Hughes has scored a small victory in a long, complicated battle, but the fight is far from…
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C.O. activists travel to join in Washington, D.C. demonstrations
Thousands of people gathered in the nation’s capital Friday, marking a historic day and fighting for change, and leaders of the Central Oregon…
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Deschutes, Willamette forests expand campfire restrictions to wilderness areas
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests are expanding their campfire restrictions to wilderness areas due to dry conditions, extreme fire…
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As C.O. crews battle on, Red Flag Warning for extreme fire behavior Saturday
As hundreds of firefighters continue working to contain several large Central Oregon wildfires, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag…
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Escaped field burn sparks 42-acre wildfire south of Madras
An escaped field burn raced across more than 40 acres south of Madras Thursday afternoon, threatening some homes and other structures before…
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Redmond Airport loses $2 million from big air travel drop due to COVID-19
Finding parking at an airport can often be a challenge, in normal times. But in the last few months at Redmond Municipal Airport, it’s been as easy…
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‘Grove’ construction on schedule as new artisanal hub for Bend’s NW Crossing
Construction is well underway off Mt. Washington and NW Crossing Drive on what developers describe as a bustling marketplace and mixed-use…
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Latino Community Association revives position to assist with job searches
The Latino Community Association has brought back a position it had in 2015-16 to help people with limited English proficiency find better-paying…
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