In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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C.O. landlords struggle to manage properties as tenants unable to pay rent
With many people out of work and unable to pay rent, and a statewide moratorium on evictions in place, some smaller Central Oregon landlords are…
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Like so many 2020 events, Bend’s ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s’ goes virtual
The flowers were planted, the sun was out and a breeze was blowing, but only a few passers-by were on hand at Riverbend Park on Monday during a video…
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Like July, last month was all-dry in Bend — and second-warmest August on record
Bend had a second straight month with no measurable precipitation and warmer than average temperatures in August, the National Weather Service…
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Last gas: 100-plus pump-less miles on Hwy. 20 east of Bend test drivers’ prep
Stranded in the middle of an unfamiliar place, with no one in sight who can help: It’s not something most of us want to experience.…
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SW Bend HOA to residents: No ‘solidarity’ or political signs, except at election time
Some residents in southwest Bend’s River Rim neighborhood are reacting with concern to a board letter telling them that what are defined as…
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Moviegoers, rejoice! Bend’s Regal Cinemas reopens
Moviegoers in Bend finally have something to be excited…
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C.O. activists travel to join in Washington, D.C. demonstrations
Thousands of people gathered in the nation’s capital Friday, marking a historic day and fighting for change, and leaders of the Central Oregon…
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DA Hummel charges CET bus driver, rider in no-shoes altercation, ‘chokehold’
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Thursday he’s filing charges against a driver for Cascades East Transit who allegedly used a…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of August 31-Sept.…
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‘Grove’ construction on schedule as new artisanal hub for Bend’s NW Crossing
Construction is well underway off Mt. Washington and NW Crossing Drive on what developers describe as a bustling marketplace and mixed-use…
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Old Bend neighborhood parking may soon be limited to residents, guests
For some time, many residents in the Old Bend neighborhood south of downtown have reported issues with crowding and being unable to park by their…
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BPRD, Bend-La Pine Schools ‘Team Up’ to offer limited-space, all-day child care
The Bend Park and Recreation District, in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools, will offer a limited-space, all-day child care program at Bend…
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Central Oregon tourism industry has better summer than many expected
Businesses around Central Oregon headed into one of the most nail-biting tourism seasons ever this…
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Is this campground open? USFS says it’s closed, but some are using it anyway
There’s no barrier at the entrance to the Big River Campgrounds off Century Drive, near…
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Sensing the smoke: Bend tech firm measures C.O. air quality like never before
Air quality in Central Oregon is usually excellent. During fire season, however, our air quality can rapidly decline to unhealthy levels, as…
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Home security camera helps Bend police find, arrest 2 burglary suspects
A caretaker using a security camera to watch a hospitalized family member’s southeast Bend home caught two burglars at work early Tuesday, and…
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Bend restaurants stay open, but COVID-19 limitations spark frustrations
We’ve all been there: excited to leave our homes amid the pandemic and grab a bite to eat.…
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Brown orders flags to half-staff in honor of two fallen Marines, one from Bend
Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff Wednesday in honor of two fallen Oregon Marines, Lance…
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Bend Police seek photos, videos of ‘vehicle of interest’ in double-homicide case
Bend police detectives turned to the public for help Tuesday in a double-homicide case, asking for any photos, videos or information about a car in…
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