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Ex-Eugene officer admits in Bend to child porn, hidden cameras
A former Eugene police officer was sentence to seven years in prison by a Bend judge Thursday after pleading guilty to 21 charges involving child…
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Mt. Bachelor Rotary raises $14K for Family Kitchen
The Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club of Bend has awarded $14,634.17 from its 7th annual Casino Night and Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament to the Family…
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Oregon State Police now hiring recruit troopers
The Oregon State Police is now hiring Recruit Troopers! A career as an Oregon State Police (OSP) Trooper is challenging and rewarding. OSP Troopers…
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Tumalo home to burn Monday in fire-training drill
Bend Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training exercise on Monday, burning a structure donated to the department for training. The…
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Pile burning planned near Walton Lake
Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to take advantage of expected snow over the weekend to ignite hand piles next week along Forest…
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Buehler launches coalition for Mirror Pond project
State Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, said Thursday he has launched a coalition for the Mirror Pond Project, working to build support for a recently…
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Oregon exports slow, but still outpace U.S.
Oregon’s export trade moderated in the latest numbers and the state posted one of the slowest year-over-year growth rates since November 2013,…
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Ticks on the move: Early season on the High Desert
You might have noticed ticks on your pets, or even yourself. That’s because tick season has started early on the High Desert. Ticks are…
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Bend councilors OK new vacation rental rules
It took more than three hours of debate and wordsmithing, but Bend city councilors accomplished their mission Wednesday night and agreed to a…
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Bend, Environmental Center partner on water-cycle education
The city of Bend and the Environmental Center have partnered on a new education program called “Our Water System: A Journey through…
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Deschutes paid $145K to settle two jail abuse, neglect claims
As the Oregon Department of Justice investigates the death of an inmate at the Deschutes County Jail, the sheriff’s office faces a multimillion…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend set 2nd summer site
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend are pleased to announce a second summer site at Saint Francis of Assisi School. This location will enable the Boys…
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McLane urges ‘thorough, fair’ debate on gun-control bill
In response to what he called the rushing of a gun control measure through the Senate, House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) called…
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Public meeting set on Skyliners/Phil’s Trailhead project
Construction activities on the Skyliners Road Improvement and Phil’s Trailhead Enhancement Projects are scheduled to begin Monday, April 20.…
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Trailer fire leaves family of 9 homeless – but thankful
A family of nine, including seven young children, escaped unhurt but was left homeless by an early-morning fire Wednesday. Despite the losses, the…
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Crook Co. Rotary ‘Dollars for Scholars’ raises $13K
The Crook County/Prineville Rotary and Country’s Greatest Hits AM 690 and 96.9 FM KRCO raised $13,223 during the 20 th annual “Dollars…
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OSU Master Gardeners to offer advice at Home Show
The Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardenersâ„¢ will offer free gardening advice at their booth at the Central Oregon Builders Association Home…
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Crook County trailer fire displaces family of 9
A family of nine, including seven children, was displaced by a fire at their home east of Prineville early Wednesday, authorities said. Crook County…
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Forest restoration work continues west of Bend
Beginning next Monday, the Deschutes National Forest is planning two restoration projects west of Bend in the “Good Dog” and Tumalo Ridge…
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