OSU-Cascades launches undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology
Oregon State University-Cascades has launched a new Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in response to industry need…
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OSP seeks two men, one considered ‘armed and dangerous,’ in Madras Halloween-night shooting death
Oregon State Police on Tuesday identified and asked the public for help in locating two murder suspects – one considered armed and dangerous – in…
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City of Bend calls in contract crews to help clear streets, outlines snow-removal priorities
A bit earlier than usual, the city of Bend called in contract crews Sunday night to help clear streets of several inches of snow, focusing first on…
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Shepherd’s House Lighthouse shelter near capacity; extreme cold temperatures could push them over
This weekend’s storm brought a few to several inches of snow across the High Desert, but only a few more people went to the Shepherd’s House…
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Tip to Bend police leads to Tacoma man’s arrest on charges of producing child porn, enticing young girls
Thanks to a tip to Bend police, a Tacoma, Wash., man is facing federal charges after he allegedly used social media to find young girls and convince…
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Your fine photos of Sunday’s High Desert snowfall
When the big snowstorm hits on a Sunday, it means extra work for some, and extra play for many others — not to mention a mix of both. Thanks for…
Continue ReadingSeveral Central Oregon school districts cancel Monday classes after snowfall; Bend-La Pine stays on schedule
This much snowfall can lead to school and event cancellations and delays, and Sunday’s storm was no exception, as Central Oregon Community College…
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Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanket High Desert; 7,600 lose power in Redmond, CRR, Madras areas
Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanketed the High Desert Sunday – the deepest, most widespread snowfall in some time – knocking out power to…
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St. Vincent De Paul of Bend welcomes community support to help keep growing number of clients warm with propane
St. Vincent De Paul of Bend is trying its best to keep its clients warm by issuing propane vouchers, but rising costs due to growing need are…
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St. Charles home health, hospice nurses vote to form union
Nearly three-dozen home health and hospice nurses with St. Charles Health System overwhelmingly voted to form a union with the Oregon Nurses…
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Fatal fire that destroyed home on Lower Bridge Road ruled accidental, tied to fireplace
A house fire earlier this week that claimed the life of an 88-year-old homeowner on Lower Bridge Road in Jefferson County has been ruled accidental,…
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Passionate C.O. Ducks and Beavers fans heading to bowl games ‘no matter what,’ despite high travel costs
For the second year in a row, the Ducks and Beavers are going…
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‘We’re about customer service’: Bend Police get high grades from first SPIDR Tech surveys
A texting system called SPIDR Tech first rolled out in April and helped better connect Bend Police and the community they serve. In its quarterly…
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Snowy Highway 97 north of La Pine reopens after crash
A reported serious-injury crash closed U.S. Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine amid snowfall in the area, authorities…
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Arnold Irrigation District clears final federal hurdle for 12-mile canal-piping project, but legal challenge continues
The Arnold Irrigation District announced this week that it has received final federal authorization for its 12-mile canal-piping project, which…
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Bend median home sales price continues to zig-zag, rises to $696,000; Redmond’s price falls to $453,000
Central Oregon’s real estate market has been on a bit of a roller-coaster this year, and the November figures out Thursday from Redmond’s Beacon…
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Bend city councilors OK mandatory Home Energy Score for home sellers; revised new Costco site plan gets nod
After hearing some criticism from the Central Oregon Association of Realtors and a mix of views during a public hearing, Bend city councilors moved…
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Crook County Library faces community pressure to label LGBTQ books, remove from children’s section
LGBTQ-related books have become a major point of contention at the Crook County Library, as they have at other libraries around the…
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Deschutes County receives $80,000 grant to fund a mobile outreach van, taking medical care on the road
Deschutes County commissioners gave the green light Wednesday to accept grant money from Central Oregon Health Council. Commissioners accepted an…
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La Pine firefighters douse detached garage fire in Ponderosa Pines; home, vehicles spared damage
Firefighters tackled and knocked down a fire in a detached garage in La Pine’s Ponderosa Pines neighborhood early Wednesday morning, preventing any…
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