Deschutes County commissioners had staff preparation Monday afternoon for a public hearing set for Wednesday on rules that would not allow new…
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A new wildfire Monday afternoon in Gilliam County quickly grew to 3,500 acres and threatened to jump a state highway, prompting its closure for a…
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A Bend woman launched a petition drive Monday, urging Oregon lawmakers to require the use of helmets by children taking part in horseback-riding…
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Wildfire season has clearly arrived in Central Oregon, with plenty of hot, dry and windy weather behind us — and ahead of us.…
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A motorcycle operator and passenger were seriously injured in a crash into a tree and barbed wire fence north of Prineville late Sunday afternoon,…
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The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is hosting Strike Fighter Squadron 136 “Knighthawks” out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California,…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner formally launched her 2024 campaign for Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District Monday “to defeat Republican Rep. Lori…
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Crystal Roberts of Bend, along with her 11-year-old son, Levi, found the third of six hidden bottles for the Oregon Beverage Recycling…
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Winds gusting to 30 mph blew a carport 50 feet away and a shed about 20 feet in the air and into power lines on a Tumalo Road property Saturday…
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The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is hosting a concert of visiting young musicians for dining area seniors Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Senior…
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After 30 years with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, including the last eight as sheriff, Shane Nelson announced Friday that he will retire…
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There’s quite a lot of water activities in Central Oregon, and that can come with a lot of warnings, including one about something called “swimmer’s…
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Happy Friday! Central Oregon is staying hot as we head into the weekend. Friday temperatures will be in the mid-80s to mid-90s. Overnight, the region…
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Deschutes County commissioners approved a $1.49 million contract Wednesday to pave Butler Market Road sooner than expected, due to potholes that have…
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The Santiagos, a family who has been experiencing homelessness for some time out on China Hat Road, is getting an opportunity to move to Alaska, and…
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After more than 15 years, the Latino Community Association is dealing with a change in leadership. The departing executive director of the Latino…
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A fire heavily damaged a mobile home in northwest Prineville Wednesday evening while the six residents were away, but three pets were found deceased…
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An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arraigned Wednesday on an eight-count indictment accusing him and his father of murder in last week’s drive-by…
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Bend’s median home sales price sizzled to a new record of $785,000 in June, while Redmond by contrast saw its median price barely move last month,…
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it has partnered with Medical Teams International to provide dental hygiene treatment for…
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