Bend-La Pine Schools’ Brian Hanson named OSEA’s Employee of the Year
In a surprise award ceremony Thursday, Brian Hanson, Bend-La Pine Schools Outside Services Crew member and president of the local classified…
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Bend Park and Rec updates guidelines, will verify vaccine status for indoors mask removal
Updated public health guidance from Oregon Health Authority and Deschutes County’s move to the “Lower Risk” COVID-19 category will bring changes to…
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Councilors consider proposed resolution to oppose oil train transports through Bend
At Wednesday evening’s Bend City Council meeting, councilors listened to a committee’s recommendations to pass a resolution in opposition to oil…
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Arnold Irrigation says sinkhole repairs on track, expects to turn canal back on Friday
The Arnold Irrigation District reported good progress Wednesday on repairing a major sinkhole in its main canal in Deschutes River and expects to be…
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‘Super colony’ of ants with a painful bite close Crane Prairie Campground
A popular campsite west of La Pine will only have one type of guest, for now: ants, with a nasty bite that’s best to avoid.…
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Getting their acts together: Les Schwab Amphitheater, Live Nation promise more shows, events
You could call it a “musical act” four years in the making — a new partnership that promises to entertain more Central Oregonians in coming years –…
Continue ReadingDouglass-led slate win Bend-La Pine School Board races; Sisters school levy passes, other requests fail
Bend-La Pine School Board Chair Carrie McPherson Douglas and three political newcomers, backed by Deschutes County Democratic Party leaders, handily…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives national honor
The Institute of Museum and Library Services named the High Desert Museum in Bend Tuesday as one of six recipients of the 2021 National Medal for…
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Despite new COVID guidance, Central Oregon HS basketball tips off, masks in place
After months of delays due to the pandemic, high school girls basketball is finally underway in Central Oregon.…
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As some big retailers drop mask rules, C.O. businesses await new state guidelines
Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and Walmart are a few of the retailers who are now allowing their vaccinated customers to shop without masks, based on…
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Arnold Irrigation District hopes to fill sinkhole, restore service by Friday
On Monday afternoon, Duane Schiedler was hard at…
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Bend transportation planning agency seeks input on updated Public Participation Plan
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff are currently in the process of updating the federally required Public Participation Plan (PPP).…
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Two arrested in gasoline-fueled arson fire at SE Bend transient camp
A dispute over a drug debt led to an arson fire at a southeast Bend transient camp Sunday evening in which gasoline allegedly was poured and…
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Sinkhole in main Arnold Irrigation District canal prompts water shutoff for repairs
A large sinkhole has been discovered in the Arnold Irrigation District’s main canal in Deschutes River Woods, prompting it to shut off irrigation…
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Bend walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic draws 250
Mosaic Medical says some 250 people took part in a free walk-up community COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday at Riverbend…
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Bend motorcyclist reports road rage assault
A motorcyclist says he was the victim of road rage Friday morning in southeast Bend, alleging a driver ran him off the road, got out and assaulted…
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City of Bend considers code changes to allow ‘middle housing’ such as duplexes in residential zones
The city of Bend will soon consider new code changes following recent action at the state level to provide more housing opportunities for Oregon…
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City of Bend road construction and traffic report: Week of May 17-23
Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of May…
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OSU-Cascades, COCC to hold free COVID vaccine pop-up clinics
Free COVID vaccine pop-up clinics will be held at OSU-Cascades and Central Oregon Community College in Bend early next week, in partnership with…
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‘The Grove,’ new NW Crossing mixed-use development, opens May 28 with mix of familiar, new eateries
“Values-driven” real estate developer project^ announced Thursday that Phase 1 of The Grove, a mixed-use commercial development at Bend’s vibrant…
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