Sisters School Board fills vacancy, now has another
The Sisters School Board appointed David Thorsett to fill position #2 after interviewing five applicants for the open board seat on Wednesday, Nov.…
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Cloverdale man, subject of search, found deceased
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked for the public’s help Sunday as they search for a 22-year-old Cloverdale-area man last seen leaving his…
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Operation Christmas Child lets Sisters community play Santa
Volunteers in Sisters dedicated their Sunday morning to playing Santa for children in need around the world.…
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La Pine man shot trying to aid assault victim; suspect jailed
A La Pine man heard a woman yelling for help outside a nearby bar late Saturday night, went to check on her and was shot by the woman’s alleged…
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Utah man jailed after 120 mph chase east of Bend
A pursuit late Friday night of a speeding driver on U.S. Highway 20 east of Bend ended with the use of spike strips, a police maneuver, a guns-drawn…
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Nominations sought for Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted.…
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Wyden co-sponsors housing bill to help foster youth
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday he will co-sponsor legislation that would extend housing vouchers for young people to…
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Redmond murder victim’s family raising funds for park bench, tree
Following the life sentence for the adopted parents of Redmond murder victim Maliyha Hope Garcia, her family is raising funds for a park bench and…
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Travel trailer burns east of Redmond
A travel trailer went up in flames late Friday afternoon in an area frequented by transients northeast of the former site of the Redmond Rod & Gun…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for Sisters affordable homes
First Story, a local non-profit organization, is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Sisters. Homes will be constructed in McKenzie…
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ODOT plans online survey on Bend Parkway changes
Highway planners with the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday they want your feedback on proposed solutions to congestion and safety…
Continue ReadingOregon ‘kicker’ tax rebate increased to $1.6 billion
The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis said Friday it adjusted the “kicker” for the 2018 tax year from more than $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion…
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La Pine resident, 20, arrested on mail theft charges
A La Pine citizen’s report of someone acting suspicious near some mailboxes and possibly stealing mail early Friday morning led to the arrest of a…
Continue ReadingRoad to Pilot Butte summit closes Sunday for winter
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it will close the gate to the Pilot Butte summit road for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday.…
Continue Reading Wyden, Merkley target administration promoting junk health care plans
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., on Thursday called out the Trump administration’s promotion of junk health care plans on HealthCare.gov.…
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Merkley intros bill to protect students from worthless degrees
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), two fellow lawmakers) on Thursday introduced the Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act of 2019 in the Senate…
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Oregon lawmakers press DEA on barriers to ‘death with dignity’
Oregon lawmakers on Thursday questioned the Drug Enforcement Agency on its role in barriers faced by people seeking death with dignity, including…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Historic New Redmond Hotel reopens Dec. 6 after 2-year renovation
Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced Thursday the newly renovated New Redmond Hotel will reopen Friday, Dec. 6 as the SCP Redmond.…
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