Oregon court ruling could eliminate death penalty for many; Randy Guzek prosecutor outraged
The Oregon Supreme Court struck down the death sentence of an inmate in a ruling Thursday that found lawmakers had fundamentally altered…
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St. Charles Bend nurses facing dismissal over COVID-19 vaccine refusal speak out
Two nurses and a certified nursing assistant at St. Charles Bend who requested religious exemptions for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations spoke out…
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COCC, NW Bend schools locked down over ‘armed subject’; orienteering compass mistaken for gun
Several reports of a person pointing a handgun in a classroom at Central Oregon Community College prompted lockdowns, lockouts and a major police…
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Registered sex offender runs from police, caught after offense in NE Bend business
A registered sex offender allegedly caught committing public indecency in a northeast Bend business Thursday morning ran from officers but was caught…
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NE Bend standoff update: Man who police say tried to burn house down leaves hospital, is caught
A standoff with a domestic violence suspect ended dramatically at his northeast Bend home Wednesday evening when he used a gallon of acetone to try…
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Bend councilors give final OK to HB 2001 code changes to promote more ‘middle housing’
The Bend City Council gave final approval Wednesday night to amendments to the Bend Development Code and the Bend Comprehensive Plan that will…
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Bend firefighters put out challenging blaze at Fitness 1440; finding cause hampered by unstable roof
A fire at a northeast Bend gym Wednesday morning brought numerous firefighters to the scene and took about an hour to knock down, initial reports…
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Bend city councilors unanimously approve permanent fireworks ban
Bend city councilors voted unanimously Wednesday night to make permanent a temporary ban on the use and sale of fireworks, after hearing public…
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C.O. nonprofit Furnish Hope providing furniture for new Veterans Village in Bend
Furnish Hope is a nonprofit organization that provides and installs furnishings and household essentials to families in need throughout Central…
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Popular Bend HS basketball player advancing to a bigger, national stage
“Total shock.” Shocked and caught off-guard. That’s how the Walker family felt when their son, Cameron, was chosen to play in the Special Olympics…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to offer free weekly COVID-19 testing to students, staff
The Bend-La Pine School District plans to provide weekly COVID-19 testing to students and staff later this year during the fall…
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Authorities identify Bend kayaker who disappeared, apparently drowned on Deschutes River
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released the name of a 28-year-old Bend man who disappeared and apparently drowned on Saturday…
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Judge hears arguments in Jefferson County lawsuit challenging Gov. Brown’s vaccine mandate
A retired Oregon Supreme Court justice heard arguments in a virtual courtroom Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by several Oregon State Police troopers…
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Sisters Ranger District continues Metolius Basin prescribed burning
Fuels specialists on the Sisters Ranger District plan to continue prescribed burning in the Metolius Basin south of the Metolius Meadows community…
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Stubborn fire damages home north of Sisters
A fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon at a home north of Sisters proved stubborn to extinguish, keeping firefighters on the scene for several…
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Redmond school board approves retaining legal counsel over COVID-19 mandates
The Redmond School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday night to retain outside legal counsel as it seeks to regain local control when it comes to state mask and…
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Bend Chamber: Survey shows residents support more, denser housing
With the rising cost of single-family homes in Bend dominating headlines, Bend residents are actually more concerned about rising rents that make…
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Restorative Justice and Equity Group in Bend holds panel to address C.O. racial issues
The shooting death of 22-year-old Barry Washington Jr. in downtown Bend on Sept. 19 has left a lot of anger and heartache among Central Oregon’s…
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ODOT notifies homeless campers of ‘no camping’ policy, planned removals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Department of Transportation had a crew out Tuesday morning, serving homeless camp removal notices at two locations…
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No homecoming dances for C.O. high schools; parents step up to host unofficial event
Bend-La Pine Schools will not be having homecoming dances this year, but some parents are stepping in to try to fill the gap.…
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