As C.O. jobs picture improves, number getting jobless benefits drops 60% since January
Unemployment rates dropped across Central Oregon in June following moderate job gains, the Oregon Employment Department reported…
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Jefferson County 509-J School Board sends $24 million bond measure to November ballot
The Jefferson County 509-J School Board voted 5-0 to proceed with placing a $24 million bond measure on the November ballot during a special board…
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24/7 livestreaming leads Bend man to deeper reflection
Bend resident Ethan McChristian recently made the courageous decision — some might have another word for it — to broadcast every moment of his life…
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‘Fix-it man’ won’t give up after saving family, losing everything else to Darlene Fire
The Darlene fire has burned close to seven hundred acres and destroyed two properties, including Ronald Tucker and his family’s land.…
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Some frustrated Bend restaurants say Uber Eats has led to many unhappy customers
Two restaurants in Bend say the Uber Eats food-delivery platform, which is supposed to bring more business their way, has been hurting their…
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Two trucks collide, big spill of scrap metal shuts Hwy. 97 N. of Redmond for hours
A dump truck hit a semi-truck that had just rolled over on Highway 97 north of Redmond Monday morning, causing no serious injuries but sending…
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OSU in Corvallis, OSU-Cascades in Bend curb water use in response to statewide drought
Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades in Bend said Monday they are taking steps to reduce water usage in response to serious drought conditions…
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Grandview Fire now 57% contained; all evacuation levels dropped
Deschutes and Jefferson County emergency officials dropped all remaining evacuation levels Monday on the 6,032-acre Grandview Fire northeast of…
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New wildfire south of Bend lined at 64 acres; China Hat Road reopened
A new wildfire that broke out late Sunday about a mile south of Boyd Cave and nine miles south of Bend has burned an estimated 64 acres, but crews…
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Darlene Fire 85% contained, evacuation levels further reduced; Grandview Fire 57% contained
Here are Sunday’s updates on the Grandview and Darlene fires in Central Oregon and other wildfires burning around the…
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SE Bend driver jailed on DUII, hit-and-run charges after crashing into front of house, car
A Bend woman was arrested on DUII, reckless driving and other charges Saturday night, accused of crashing into a fence and driveway awning in front…
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‘Finally home’: Powell Butte native Korean War MIA soldier to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
It’s been nearly two years since New Mexico resident Katherine Gandara got a long-awaited phone call about the uncle she never met: Official word…
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Fierce fire causes $900,000 damage to two homes south of downtown Bend
A fire heavily damaged two neighboring homes and caused minor damage to a third south of downtown Bend Friday afternoon, also spreading to a fence,…
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La Pine community steps up: Lions Club spends week feeding Darlene Fire evacuees
What started as immediate assistance has turned into a saving grace for the La Pine community this week.…
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OSP Hwy. 97 traffic stop north of Bend turns up 5 lbs. of meth, pills; Calif. pair arrested
Two California residents were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 97 north of Bend earlier this week turned up more than…
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RV parks in C.O., across country are full, with long waitlists – a ‘pain’ for trailer travelers
RV parks are filling up in Central Oregon, with wait times a few months long. And it’s much the same elsewhere in the…
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Deschutes, Jefferson County officials adjust, reduce Grandview Fire evacuation levels, boundaries
The Deschutes and Jefferson county sheriff’s offices on Friday adjusted evacuation levels around the Grandview Fire, in coordination with fire…
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Critically injured mountain biker rescued on Swampy Lakes Trail
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue came to the aid Thursday evening of a mountain biker who was seriously injured on the Swampy Lakes…
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‘A long walk to get to the water’: Prineville Reservoir visitors warned of low levels
Visitors should plan for unusually low water levels on Prineville Reservoir this summer, the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, federal…
Continue Reading Oregon wildfire updates: Grandview Fire 20% contained; Bootleg Fire tops 241,000 acres
Here are Friday’s updates on wildfires burning in Central Oregon and around the…
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