Fire that destroyed Warm Springs home before Christmas had accidental cause, investigators say
A fire that destroyed a Warm Springs home three days before Christmas had an accidental cause, investigators…
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Oregon gas prices still sliding as 2023 arrives — but US average jumps 12 cents, amid cold-weather issues
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Meet Remy Denman, St. Charles’ first baby of 2023
St. Charles Family Birthing Center has announced that the area’s first baby of 2023 came into the world just after 3 a.m. Sunday and is doing…
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Bend-area transportation planners to seek $1.2 million in federal carbon-reduction project funds
Bend-area transportation plannings are is starting the process of deciding on and applying for about $1.2 million in federal infrastructure funds…
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Effort to preserve downtown Bend’s Worrell Park succeeds
NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest spoke with a woman who organized a successful effort to preserve Worrell Wayside Park in downtown Bend, as it now…
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Bend’s ‘Reptile Zone’ hit by graffiti vandals, days after arrests in last month’s burglary
Just days after police made two arrests in a burglary case, The Reptile Zone in Bend was tagged overnight with obscene words and a serious accusation…
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COCC: Apartment project site on Bend campus no longer poses public safety concern
Pacific Power and Neighborly Development confirmed with Central Oregon Community College on Friday that there is no longer any public safety concern…
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‘They’re professional, very sophisticated’: Bend restaurant falls victim to phone scam
A popular Bend restaurant, Bangers and Brews Westside, fell prey to a scary scammer situation this week, and is now warning others, in hopes they can…
Continue ReadingSnow report for Friday morning, December 30
In the last 24 hours… Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline have 3 new inches. Mt. Bachelor has a foot of new snow. Ski Bowl has one new inch. None of…
Continue ReadingWinter weather advisory expiring Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy skies follow
Happy Friday, Central Oregon! On Friday, we expect to see rain between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with increasing clouds. The majority of Deschutes County,…
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Snowy winters cause issues for C.O. drivers, also make for busy times for towing companies
The snowy start to winter has made for more slick roads around Central Oregon. It’s also meant busier days for tow truck operators, as they’re…
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New, larger Bend Costco still has city hurdle to clear
The Bend City Council recently approved a revised master plan for the Gateway North development, which will include a relocated, larger Costco and…
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Two drivers seriously injured in crash at Highway 97 and Cooley Road
A reported two-vehicle serious-injury crash occurred Wednesday evening at U.S. Highway 97 and Cooley Road on Bend’s north end, slowing traffic,…
Continue ReadingSnow report for Thursday morning, December 29
In the last 24 hours… Mt. Hood Meadows reporter 10 new inches. Timberline reported 12 new inches. Hoodoo reported 4 new inches. Mt. Bachelor…
Continue ReadingWinter weather advisory for Cascades east slopes extended into Friday
Happy Thursday, Central Oregon! The east slopes of the Cascades, including Sisters, La Pine and Sunriver, are in a winter weather advisory that has…
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Sisters drug trafficking suspect accused of stealing $225K worth of heavy equipment in Portland area
A Sisters man arrested last month, accused of trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine, was arrested again Wednesday, accused of stealing some…
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Bend declares Hunnell Road homeless camp ‘unsafe’; move-out plans leave houseless unsure of future
The city of Bend said Wednesday it has declared the area of Northeast Hunnell Road as an “unsafe campsite” (as defined in a city administrative…
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City of Bend patch crews respond to road hazards after pothole season hits early this winter
The recent round of winter weather, with snow, ice and then the melt-off has led to a rise in calls to the city about potholes. “Pothole season”…
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Bend teens arrested in Reptile Zone burglary, animals returned; owner grateful but angry, frustrated
With the help of the community, a 17-year-old Bend resident and his 18-year-old girlfriend have been arrested in last month’s burglary of The Reptile…
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Bend pedestrian struck, seriously injured; police say he was crossing street outside crosswalk
A Bend man was struck and seriously injured late Tuesday afternoon as he crossed a northeast Bend intersection outside of the crosswalk, police…
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