Judge gives Bend man 10-day jail term, year probation in assault on Uber driver
A Deschutes County judge went beyond both sides’ recommendations Thursday and imposed a 10-day jail term, along with community service and alcohol…
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Snowfall brings slick roads, crashes around High Desert, state; I-5 at Calif. border may reopen today
The first widespread snowstorm of the season for much of the Bend area and Deschutes County led to slick roads and crashes on Wednesday, one of which…
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C.O. airports to share $4.67 million from infrastructure bill; RDM plans terminal expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will award an estimated $42.2 million to Oregon’s 51…
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Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times
(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…
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As snow moves in, Deschutes County Road Department says it’s ready for winter work
The winter season is officially here, as most Central Oregonians are seeing out the window or on the streets Wednesday can see, which means you’ll…
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Financial support from Visit Bend launches Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Wednesday it will establish a research laboratory to provide data and services to help tourism entities…
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Fundraiser in honor of missing Bend kayaker to raise money for Rwandan children
A fundraiser in honor of Alex Kollar, the Bend kayaker who went missing a few months ago, will take place this Friday, raising money for a cause…
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Two Portland men charged with murder in death of Bend man
Two Portland men have been indicted on murder charges in the death of a 34-year-old Bend man whose body was found beside a Gresham road in…
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Sisters Trail Alliance wins National Wild and Scenic River stewardship award
The Deschutes National Forest will host a short ceremony Friday honoring the members of the Sisters Trail Alliance who won this year’s National…
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Healing Reins’ equine-assisted learning helps first responders, veterans in new, free program
There are many ways methods to develop life coping skills, and horseback riding is one of…
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Realtor Cat Zwicker named Redmond’s new city councilor
The hunt for Redmond’s new city councilor is over.…
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Neighbors voice objections to new proposed homeless service location at Bend’s Juniper Ridge
A year after the city of Bend dropped plans for a managed homeless camp on its juniper ridge property, a proposal to use the site to help the…
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Awbrey Butte residents oppose proposed 42-unit ‘middle housing’ development
If you walk the full length of Glassow Drive in Bend’s Awbrey Butte neighborhood, you’ll pass 40 homes, but a new proposed development could double…
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Deschutes County commissioners to discuss possible location for RV homeless camp east of Bend
Like many ideas suggesting where and how to best assist the homeless population, there’s another one that’s becoming a topic of debate.…
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Hoodoo set to open Friday, outlines Winter Break, regular schedules
Hoodoo Ski Area will open its 2021-22 season this Friday, Dec. 17. Guests can see the daily Hoodoo operating schedule…
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Bend man flees La Pine traffic stop, accused of nearly striking deputy in snow
A Bend man who fled a La Pine-area traffic stop early Tuesday nearly struck a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy, and his car later was hit by a…
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Jefferson County 509J School Board approves starting dual language program
The Jefferson County 509J School Board voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with a dual language program. The district will work to…
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NeighborImpact ‘spends out’ last C.O. rental assistance funds as lawmakers OK new funding
Distribution of federal rental assistance was a key the topic in the Oregon Legislature’s special session on Monday. In the end, legislators voted…
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Bend wildlife rehab center set to release golden eagle into wild after nearly fatal lead poisoning
Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants for Crook County DA vacancy in wake of judicial appointment
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is inviting applications for the position of Crook County district attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by…
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