Downtown Bend barber shop victim of vandalism over holiday weekend
The Metropolitan Barber Shop on Wall Street in downtown Bend is not closed, but it looked like it was Tuesday, thanks to the boarded-up front…
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C.O. firefighters stop new lightning-sparked blazes after thunderstorms move through region
Dozens of Central Oregon firefighters spent part of their holiday weekend responding to more than a dozen small fires since intense thunderstorms…
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Sparkling Fourth: Your photos, video of Bend’s Pilot Butte fireworks show
It was another grand, colorful display launched from the summit of Pilot Butte Monday night to celebrate our country’s Independence Day. Thanks to…
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The 3-year ‘paws’ is over: Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade returns after hiatus, to the joy of many
After two years of cancellations and three years since the last time, the Fourth of July tradition of the Bend Pet Parade returned to the streets of…
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More rain, clouds, thunder & lightning!
Happy Sunday, Central Oregon! I hope you’ve been staying dry out there while still enjoying the holiday weekend. We’ve been seeing winds coming out…
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Deschutes County SAR assists young mountain biker injured in crash on trail west of Bend
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the assistance of a young mountain bike rider injured in a crash Sunday afternoon on a trail…
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Arnold Irrigation District plans earliest water shutoff in its 117 years, but canal piping could soon head that off
A cool, wet spring delayed, but won’t head off the earliest shutoff of the Arnold Irrigation District’s summer irrigation deliveries since the…
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La Pine Frontier Days fun and food continue into the 4th of July for public to enjoy
There were thousand of people on hand at La Pine Frontier Days to enjoy the fun-filled activities on Saturday. It’s a family-friendly event and there…
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Sen. Ron Wyden visits Planned Parenthood in Bend for news conference to discuss Roe v. Wade
Senator Ron Wyden paid a visit to the Panned Parenthood in Bend Saturday afternoon. He held a news conference to talk about the Supreme Court’s…
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California man killed in rollover crash east of Bend
A 64-year-old California man was killed Friday night when his convertible left Nelson Road east of Bend, rolled several times and caught fire,…
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Bend Fire & Rescue offers pre-Fourth reminder about city’s fireworks ban, safe use in nearby areas
As the Fourth of July weekend began Friday evening, Bend Fire & Rescue issued a reminder to the community about the city’s fireworks ban, along with…
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Rain on the way this holiday weekend
Happy Friday, Central Oregon — and happy July 1st! We’ve seen a few clouds in the sky all over the state, but light cloud coverage. Winds are mild…
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Hundreds gather in downtown Bend to take part in ‘March for Our Rights,’ eager to share their voices
Hundreds turned out in downtown Bend Friday evening for the March for Our Rights, starting with a gathering at Harmon Park to share their voices on…
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Prineville author Rick Steber claims High Desert Museum ‘banned’ his books; museum says they weren’t selling
Prolific Western author Rick Steber of Prineville claims Bend’s High Desert Museum has banned his books because they are going in a different,…
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Called threat of suspicious objects prompts evacuations at COCC’s Bend, Redmond campuses; nothing was found
Buildings on the Central Oregon Community College Bend and Redmond campuses were evacuated as a precaution Thursday afternoon due to a 911 call that…
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La Pine Frontier Days return at a new, larger location, along with new activities for all to enjoy
The La Pine community is preparing for four days of fun-filled activities. It’s the La Pine Frontier Days starting on Friday. People were busy…
Continue ReadingEnjoy the summer conditions…storms ahead
Happy Thursday, Central Oregon! I hope you’ve enjoyed the weather we’ve been having because things are about the change… Our satellite and radar…
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Oregon’s deadline to prove rental assistance application, avoid eviction expires Friday
Thursday at midnight, the “safe harbor” protection for Oregon tenants…
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Crooked River Ranch man arrested in child pornography raid, accused of molesting Redmond child
A Crooked River Ranch man who was arrested in a raid on his home Wednesday for alleged child pornography also faces several other charges for…
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19 car shops come together to surprise young autistic photographer from Redmond with his dream car
At the Royal Tint and Dip in Bend, hundreds of people came out Wednesday night to share a special surprise. That surprise was a car, and not just any…
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