New Gilliam County wildfire quickly grows to 3,500 acres; Highway 206 reopens
A new wildfire Monday afternoon in Gilliam County quickly grew to 3,500 acres and threatened to jump a state highway, prompting its closure for a…
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Bend woman launches petition drive, urges lawmakers to require use of helmets by young horseback riders
A Bend woman launched a petition drive Monday, urging Oregon lawmakers to require the use of helmets by children taking part in horseback-riding…
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August expected to bring drier conditions, increase fire risk; here’s how C.O. fire officials have prepared
Wildfire season has clearly arrived in Central Oregon, with plenty of hot, dry and windy weather behind us — and ahead of us.…
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Two motorcycle riders seriously injured in crash into tree, barbed wire fence north of Prineville
A motorcycle operator and passenger were seriously injured in a crash into a tree and barbed wire fence north of Prineville late Sunday afternoon,…
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Oregon Air National Guard to host, conduct air combat training off coast, in E. Oregon this week
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is hosting Strike Fighter Squadron 136 “Knighthawks” out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California,…
Continue ReadingJamie McLeod-Skinner announces new House bid, seeks Nov. 2024 rematch with Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner formally launched her 2024 campaign for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Monday “to defeat Republican Rep. Lori…
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Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97
Crystal Roberts of Bend, along with her 11-year-old son, Levi, found the third of six hidden bottles for the Oregon Beverage Recycling…
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Gusty winds send carport, shed flying on Tumalo Road property, sparking power line arc, fire
Winds gusting to 30 mph blew a carport 50 feet away and a shed about 20 feet in the air and into power lines on a Tumalo Road property Saturday…
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Young group ‘Rapport’ on road trip brings love of music to dining seniors at Bend Senior Services Center
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a concert of visiting young musicians for dining area seniors Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior…
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‘The right time’: Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson to retire at end of term, backs Capt. William Bailey as successor
After 30 years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, including the last eight as sheriff, Shane Nelson announced Friday that he will retire…
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Allergic reaction caused by parasites draws renewed attention to a rash called ‘swimmer’s itch’
There’s quite a lot of water activities in Central Oregon, and that can come with a lot of warnings, including one about something called “swimmer’s…
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Slight chance for thunderstorms heading into Saturday and staying warm
Happy Friday! Central Oregon is staying hot as we head into the weekend. Friday temperatures will be in the mid-80s to mid-90s. Overnight, the region…
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Fixing potholes: Deschutes County awards Butler Market Road paving contract; Bend also tackling issues
Deschutes County commissioners approved a $1.49 million contract Wednesday to pave Butler Market Road sooner than expected, due to potholes that have…
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Family gets opportunity to move to Alaska after experiencing homelessness on China Hat Road
The Santiagos, a family who has been experiencing homelessness for some time out on China Hat Road, is getting an opportunity to move to Alaska, and…
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‘I’m absolutely going to be missing the team’: Latino Community Association executive director Porterfield steps down
After more than 15 years, the Latino Community Association is dealing with a change in leadership. The departing executive director of the Latino…
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Three pets perish as fire destroys NW Prineville mobile home; residents away, cause undetermined
A fire heavily damaged a mobile home in northwest Prineville Wednesday evening while the six residents were away, but three pets were found deceased…
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Redmond 18-year-old and father indicted, arraigned on murder, other charges in drive-by shooting
An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arraigned Wednesday on an eight-count indictment accusing him and his father of murder in last week’s drive-by…
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Bend’s median home sales price rises to yet another record, $785,000, while Redmond stays in stable territory
Bend’s median home sales price sizzled to a new record of $785,000 in June, while Redmond by contrast saw its median price barely move last month,…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office partners with Medical Teams International to provide dental treatment at jail
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it has partnered with Medical Teams International to provide dental hygiene treatment for…
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Prineville Reservoir is nearly full — but campground well ran dry over the Fourth and water was trucked in
The water level at Prineville Reservoir has rebounded to full this year, and is still close to full — but the well serving the main state park…
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