On a fitting day, the ribbon is cut on Central Oregon Veterans Village in Bend
Veterans Day was a fitting point in time to reach the finish line on a challenging project to give Central Oregon homeless veterans a special place…
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‘I really enjoyed my time, with a few bumps’: Bend US Army vet reflects on service
Army Spc. Dani Shine absolutely had heroic and life-threatening moments while she served our country bravely in the Persian Gulf…
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Metolius woman killed, 2 others injured in 4-vehicle Hwy. 97 crash near Terrebonne
A Metolius woman was killed and two people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 97 north of Terrebonne that closed the highway for…
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Bend driver stopped, charged in DUII hit-and-run rear-end crash
A Bend woman who allegedly was driving while intoxicated rear-ended another vehicle on South Highway 97 and left the scene Wednesday evening before…
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U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 246th birthday with a ball at Bend Elks Lodge
Across the country, Nov. 11 marks the annual observance of Veterans Day, as Americans honor all those who served or are serving their country in the…
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Senior residents grateful for new affordable housing community in NE Bend
Kimberly Scott is a new tenant of Legacy Landing who said she’s beyond grateful for having a home to move in…
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Shortage of snowplow drivers looms this winter as ODOT struggles to hire more
Driving through the mountain or on any highway can be a challenge when dealing with snow. This winter, driving might be more severe, as the Oregon…
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Emergency housing solution for wildfire victims could end up helping Bend’s homeless
An emergency solution for displaced wildfire victims could become one of the long-term solutions for the homeless in…
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Job fair to fill 25 Mt. Bachelor positions planned at Sun Country Tours in Bend
Mt. Bachelor is just over two weeks from opening its 63rd winter season, but they still have dozens of jobs to fill before opening…
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Fire destroys SW Bend home; cause found to be improper disposal of woodstove ashes
A fire that destroyed a southwest Bend home Wednesday morning while the residents were away was found to have been caused by improper disposal of…
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Investigators say fire in vacant SE Bend home used by ‘squatters’ was arson
A fire that destroyed a vacant southeast Bend home frequented by “squatters” and due to be torn down was heavily damaged in a fire Tuesday that…
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After nixing diversity symbols, Newberg School Board fires superintendent
The Newberg School Board, which recently tried to ban teachers from displaying gay pride and Black Lives Matter symbols, has abruptly fired the…
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Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road to close for the winter next Tuesday
The Deschutes County Road Department plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the winter season at 8 a.m. next Tuesday.…
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Summit boy’s soccer team to seek first 6A state crown in third straight championship contest
The undefeated Summit Storm boy’s soccer team just keeps winning — and holding their playoff foes scoreless.…
Continue ReadingTestimony concludes in Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial, closing arguments expected Monday
CNN By Ray Sanchez, Eric Levenson, Brad Parks and Carma Hassan, CNN Testimony in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial in Wisconsin concluded Thursday,…
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Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock resigns; council gets police HQ update
Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock will officially announce his resignation at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting.…
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Deschutes County Tax Office warns of possible property tax payment scam
Deschutes County is warning residents about a possible property tax payment…
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Gusty Redmond-area winds send trampoline flying over 600 feet, lands in neighbor’s yard
Cybil Ewalt has lived off the Old Bend-Redmond Highway for over 30 years. She’s no stranger to extreme weather — but was surprised when she woke up…
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Rising number of Central Oregonians fed up with FedEx late deliveries
With the holiday season right around the corner, people are increasingly concerned about their FedEx…
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La Pine couple latest victims of ‘house for rent’ scam
Kevin and Jennifer Hagan of La Pine were enjoying their Oregon coast vacation — until they were told their home had been listed on Craigslist for…
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