Deschutes Public Library’s planned Central Library site faces criticism, hurdles
While 53% of participating Deschutes County voters last fall approved a bond measure that would construct a “world-class” Central Library just north…
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Knopp, Bend weigh in on state bill requiring housing options for homeless camp removal
The homeless policy in Bend could be changing in coming months, this time as a result of an expected new state…
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Oregon House OKs more funds for emergency shelter program, including Bend’s project
The Oregon House voted Thursday to allocate more general fund dollars for Project Turnkey, which has focused on the creation and maintenance of…
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Deschutes County Fair Free Summer Concert Series announced: Nelly, Reckless Kelly, Chris Janson, Skillet
In 2020, the music stopped — but what better way to launch the 2021 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo FREE Concert Series than with some of the biggest…
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Prineville man killed, Crook County HS student seriously injured in rollover crash south of Prineville
A northeast Oregon man was killed and his younger sibling, a Crook County High School student, was seriously injured Wednesday night in a…
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Bend median home sales price drops from record in May, while Redmond rises to new record
Bend’s median home sales price dropped $23,000 in May from the record $651,000 set in April, while Redmond’s went the other way, jumping $30,000…
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Bend PD draw guns in traffic stop after reports of gun in Walmart parking lot; BB gun found
A report of a male running with a handgun through the Bend Walmart parking lot and pointing it at a car late Wednesday afternoon prompted a…
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Oregon Legislature OKs measure to protect homeless campers
The Oregon Legislature gave final passage Wednesday to a bill to protect homeless campers in public…
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Deschutes Historical Museum updates walk-and-learn history app
Experience the history of Deschutes County at your own pace through “Historic Deschutes,” a newly updated app released by the Deschutes…
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As Bend home prices soar, interest in short-term term rental properties also on the rise
As Bend-area home prices soar to record levels, the interest in buying short-term rental properties in Bend is also on the rise, according to real…
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‘It ruins people’s livelihoods’: Bend defense attorneys welcome move to limit mugshots release
Oregon lawmakers passed a bill restricting the release of mugshots except in certain situations. Supporters say one photo should not determine your…
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Bend Senior HS basketball team manager brings energy, smiles to the sidelines
The Bend Senior High School basketball team preaches enthusiasm and energy, both on and off the court. With the squad en route to its first winning…
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Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo back this summer with reduced capacity, fewer animals
The Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo will be back this July after last summer’s cancellation, but with slightly fewer animals.…
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Bend police ID pedestrian struck, killed on NE Third Street as Arizona man, 23
Bend police on Wednesday released the name of a 23-year-old pedestrian from Arizona who was struck by two vehicles and killed Monday night as he…
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Public comments sought on Arnold Irrigation’s $42 million, 13.2-mile canal piping project
Federal officials on Wednesday released for public comment the draft plan for a more than 13-mile, $47 million canal piping project by the Arnold…
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Oregon officials react to drought, wildfire risks
In northeast Oregon’s Union County, the snowpack is so thin that it has completely melted away in measurement sites. Rivers are running lower,…
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COCC set to reopen Bend campus August 23; half of fall classes will be in person, half virtual
Central Oregon Community College said Wednesday while it plans to fully reopen all campuses to students and the general public on Monday, August 23,…
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Deschutes National Forest’s last prescribed burn of spring Wednesday NE of La Pine
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn northeast of La Pine Wednesday, to allow for firefighter training.…
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Crunching the numbers: Oregon lawmakers look at redistricting’s C.O. impacts
Oregon lawmakers held a committee meeting Tuesday night to discuss changes in county demographics, as lawmakers prepare for the once-a-decade setting…
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‘She’s the only reason why I woke up’: Dog helps CRR resident escape burning log home
Moving forward. It’s a motto that a Crooked River Ranch family has adopted as they look ahead to see what’s next, after a fire destroyed their log…
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