C. Oregon hockey players work toward big dreams — and some have to move far to do so
When you think of Oregon sports, hockey may not come to mind first. But Bend is brewing talent — and often, those with the desire to progress and…
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Bend homeless man arrested, accused of threatening woman with shotgun
A homeless man who allegedly threatened to kill a woman with a loaded shotgun was arrested Wednesday morning on Hunnell Road and also was found to be…
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Bend’s Kyle Wieche rode his passion for skiing to ’92 Olympics
“When I’m skiing on the mountain, I feel calm, I feel exhilarated — gosh, I feel happy,” Bend resident and 1992 Olympic skier Kyle Wieche…
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Gresham police seek accomplice on the run in execution-style killing of Bend man
Police are searching for a 26-year-old Gresham woman for her alleged involvement in the execution-style killing of a Bend man last…
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C.O. public lands, wildlife habitat damaged as people make their own, illegal trails
People have found new paths to ‘explore’ and it’s hurting the land. Out of the thousands of miles of trails in Central Oregon, it’s estimated that…
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USGA tabs Pronghorn’s Nicklaus Course for U.S. Open final qualifying
The Pronghorn Resort’s Nicklaus Course will be one of the sites for “Golf’s Longest Day.”…
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Woof! Bend’s beloved Pet Parade set to return on the Fourth, after 2-year absence
After a two-year hiatus, Bend’s beloved July 4th of July Pet Parade is set to return this summer, just in time for its 90th birthday, the Bend Park…
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Bend PD: Second Street homeless camp meets criteria for ‘unsafe campsite,’ possible clearing
Over 260 police calls to the area of a homeless camp along Northeast Second Street over the past three months are one of more than a dozen…
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Bend Planning Commission hears strong objections to proposed shelter code amendments
The Bend Planning Commission asked staff questions and heard over an hour of testimony Monday evening from citizens all voicing opposition and…
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Bend man gets 90-day jail term, 3 years probation after bias crime conviction
A Deschutes County jury on Friday convicted a 50-year-old Bend man of bias crime and harassment charges in an October 2019 attack on two people at…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s office IDs 2 Bend men killed in Mt. Bachelor skiing accidents
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday identified two Bend men who died after skiing accidents on Mt. Bachelor about 24 hours apart, on…
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Bend Humanity Coalition claims city has ‘ample’ shelter beds; Councilor Perkins fires back
The Bend Humanity Coalition and former Mayor Jeff Eager claimed in a news release Monday, hours before a city public hearing on code changes to allow…
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City of Bend seeks new Landmarks Commission member
The City of Bend is seeking one new volunteer commissioner to serve on the Bend Landmarks Commission, starting in…
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Bend 18-year-old arrested, 90 minutes after jewelry theft from pawnbroker
An 18-year-old Bend resident who stole over $10,000 worth of jewelry from a northeast Bend pawnbroker Saturday afternoon was found and arrested about…
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SE Bend couple arrested in drug raid; fentanyl hidden in peanut butter; fake check scam busted
Drug agents and a SWAT team used two “flash-bang” devices to disorient and arrest an alleged drug-trafficking couple as they arrived at their…
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OSP trooper stopped, arrested on DUII charge in downtown Bend
Bend police stopped and arrested an Oregon State Police trooper on a DUII charge in downtown Bend late Thursday…
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SW Bend homeowner worries about traffic gridlock if future wildfire sparks major evacuation
A southwest Bend homeowner who lived through one of the most destructive wildfires in area history over 30 years ago is still worried about traffic…
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C.O. Rams and Bengals fans ‘nervous’ but confident in their teams for Super Bowl LVI
The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. on NBC, and excited fans of both teams will be watching…
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Bend-La Pine Schools drop spectator limits for indoor sporting events, starting Saturday
As COVID-19 cases decline and restrictions begin to be loosened, Bend-La Pine Schools are dropping their spectator limits on spectators at indoor…
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Bend Olympian Ben Ferguson trades halfpipe snowboarding for freeriding
Snowboarding the halfpipe allowed Bend’s Ben Ferguson to travel the world, capturing a Youth Olympic gold medal and making two X Games podiums, but…
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