Annual campfire restrictions set to begin on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on…
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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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Deschutes County enters ‘Lower Risk’ Covid-19 rules Friday; residents, businesses react
Starting Friday, many businesses in Deschutes County will be able to operate at a higher capacity as the county moves from “High Risk” to “Lower…
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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 –…
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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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Stolen Warm Springs Fire brush rig recovered, with damage; reward offered for culprit
A Warm Springs Fire and Safety brush-rig pickup truck stolen from the fire station early last Thursday was recovered Saturday, with some items stolen…
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Deschutes, 4 other Oregon counties hit 65% vaccine goal, move to ‘Lower Risk’ on Friday
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday afternoon that Benton, Deschutes, Hood River, Lincoln, and Washington counties are leading the state in…
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Merkley to hold remote town hall for Deschutes County residents
Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office has announced the senator will hold a remote and telephone town hall for constituents in Deschutes County on Tuesday, May…
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St. Charles Family Care clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccine
Central Oregonians who are 12 and older — and who are already scheduled for an appointment with a provider — now have the option of receiving a…
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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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C.O. medical partners expand COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all 12 and older
Starting this week, the regional High School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics program will expand eligibility to provide vaccines for those age 12 and…
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Les Schwab’s granddaughter gives $6 million donation to Friends of the Children
The national organization Friends of the Children announced Monday that they received a two-year, $6 million matching gift from Bellevue,…
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WorkSource Oregon to host construction, manufacturing drive-thru hiring event in Redmond
WorkSource Oregon will be hosting a drive-thru hiring event for construction and manufacturing positions with 16 employers on Saturday at its…
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Bend man charged with DUII, assault in Hwy. 26 three-vehicle head-on crash
Three drivers were taken to hospitals after an unsafe pass attempt led to a crash Sunday night on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian…
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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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Alaska Airlines Seattle-Fresno flight diverted to Redmond due to electrical issues
An Alaska Airlines/SkyWest flight from Seattle to Fresno, California diverted to Redmond Municipal Airport late Friday night due to an electrical…
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