Travelers concerned about coronavirus, Bend travel agent says
The coronavirus outbreak brings uncertainty about Central Oregonians’ planned trips to Southeast Asia, but also could affect those who never leave…
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Bend FD: Hot ashes sparked fire that destroyed DRW home
A fire apparently sparked by hot wood stove ashes on a porch destroyed a home in Deschutes River Woods south of Bend early Thursday. The homeowner…
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Gov. Brown appoints Alison Emerson new Deschutes County judge
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday appointed Bend attorney Alison Emerson to the Deschutes County Circuit Court, succeeding retiring Judge Stephen…
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Verizon phone issue affecting 911 callers in C.O., other areas
An issue with Verizon phone service reportedly tied to a cut fiber line in Wash. state is causing issues for Oregon 911 callers, who get through but…
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Dozens of cats rescued from crash near Prineville heading to Portland shelter
Dozens of cats rescued after a crash last October on Highway 26 east of Prineville are being brought to the Oregon Humane Society to receive…
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Bend’s new high school name choices: Woodlands, Vista or Caldera
A Bend-La Pine Schools naming committee has recommended three options for the new high school under construction in southeast Bend: Woodlands, Vista…
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Deschutes County looks to educate public on legal vs. illegal marijuana use
The Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement program is working to educate the public on what’s legal or illegal regarding the possession, use…
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Bend-area garbage cos. turning your trash into treasure
An expanded food waste and yard debris recycling program by Bend-area garbage companies is creating three kinds of…
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Arrest warrant issued for man accused of shooting at deputies
A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for a Bend man accused of firing shots at Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies near La Pine late last year…
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DCSO looking for stolen pickup, ATV, trailer
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Tuesday in finding a pickup truck, ATV and trailer stolen Friday night from a…
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Redmond HS students help NE Oregon flood victims
Redmond High School’s Future Farmers of America are helping raise funds and collect donated household necessities for those hit by flooding in…
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Deschutes Forest plans to combine, expand camping, campfire restrictions
The Deschutes National Forest began a 30-day public comment period Tuesday for plans to combine and expand to two new areas “forest order”…
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For first time, Deschutes County Democrats slightly outnumber Republicans
Deschutes County has seen some big shifts in voters’ demographic data regarding political party trends. NewsChannel 21 looked at the numbers…
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Bend planning body OKs river trail upgrades plan
After a continued public hearing, Bend planning commissioners voted 6-1 Monday evening to approve Bend Park and Rec’s trail improvement project along…
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DCSO: La Pine woman charged with setting RV fire, blaming it on ex
A La Pine woman who called dispatchers to say her ex-boyfriend set a fire that destroyed her fifth-wheel travel trailer early Monday morning was…
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Bend man sought in motor home arson fire
Bend police asked the public Sunday night to help find a man who allegedly set fire to and destroyed a motor home he owned with his estranged wife,…
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Bend police warn of fake ‘kidnapping’ scam calls
Bend police issued a public warning Monday after hearing from several people about scam calls regarding a fictitious “kidnapping” of a child, in…
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Two Bend girls host luncheon fundraiser to fight hunger
Two 11-year-olds, Fiona Clark and Lauren Klein, heard about the increasing hunger epidemic in Central Oregon, so they decided to help by hosting a…
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Hundreds hit the cold water at Bend’s Polar Plunge
Forty-degree weather and a few light snow showers could not keep hundreds of people from taking the plunge at this year’s Oregon Law Enforcement…
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Murphy-Brosterhous road intersection to close for new roundabout
The intersection of Murphy and Brosterhous roads in southeast Bend will be closed for about two months, starting Monday, as the city’s latest…
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