Deschutes County official dismayed by state’s indoor mask mandate; others voice support
Governor Kate Brown ordered another statewide mask mandate in Oregon starting Friday, saying the Delta variant “changed…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition organizes Central Oregon cooling centers as heat wave arrives
With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat watch for parts of Central Oregon, members of the Homeless Leadership Coalition are again…
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‘We are all in danger’: Gov. Brown, OHA officials defend mask mandate, vaccination moves
Citing “shocking,” record numbers of Oregon COVID-19 cases fueled by the far more contagious delta variant, Gov. Kate Brown and state health…
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Bend-La Pine School Board adopts school return plan with mask mandate at divisive meeting
Hundreds gathered at Bend Senior High School for a tension-filled Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday evening, as many showed up in opposition…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to aid of injured mtn. biker
A dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers helped an injured mountain bike rider near Virginia Meissner Sno-Park on Tuesday…
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Split Redmond council won’t take up resolution to condemn ‘symbols of hate’ in parades
By the slimmest of margins, Redmond city councilors voted Tuesday night not to consider a diversity, equity and inclusion resolution that would have…
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Crews build containment on Monty, Bean Creek fires ahead of warmup
Despite warmer temperatures Tuesday, firefighters on the Monty and Bean Creek fires west of Lake Billy Chinook were able to significantly increase…
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Redmond schools prepare for major renovations to address safety, population growth
Last fall, Redmond School District voters approved a $27.5 million bond measure, with the goal of improving school facilities and making them safer…
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‘A difficult situation’: St. Charles gives details of hospitals in crisis at community town hall
St. Charles Health System detailed a worrisome set of statistics and facts at an online town hall Tuesday to underscore the crisis facing its four…
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More ‘timely justice’: Deschutes County Courthouse making room for 2 new judges
The Deschutes County Circuit Court will be adding two more members soon, and efforts have begun to make room for them at the county courthouse, even…
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‘It’s a sign of the times’: Bend job fair yields ‘minimal’ results
The staff shortage continues to plague several industries nationwide, and in Central Oregon. St. Charles Health System and Express Employment…
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C.O. golf courses making adjustments in water use amid severe drought
Just like so many others, Central Oregon’s golf courses are working to conserve water during the…
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Gov. Brown announces indoor mask, state worker vaccination requirements
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday she will be issuing two new health and safety measures to address the spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations being…
Continue ReadingSenate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill after months of intense bipartisan talks
CNN By Ali Zaslav and Clare Foran, CNN The US Senate passed a historic, sweeping $1.2 trillion bipartisan package on Tuesday to shore up the…
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Gov. Brown declares state of emergency as ‘another extreme heat wave’ is set to arrive
Gov. Kate Brown declared a state of emergency in Oregon on Tuesday to ensure additional resources are available to respond to forecast excessively…
Continue ReadingNew York lawmakers suspend Cuomo impeachment investigation
CNN By Gregory Krieg and Lauren del Valle, CNN New York state lawmakers will halt the impeachment investigation against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo,…
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Crook County School Board walks ‘narrow path’ amid upset parents, state mask mandate
The Crook County School Board heard again Monday evening from numerous parents who don’t want their children to have to wear masks in the classroom,…
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Popular Bend after-school program Kids Inc. looks to fill 30 staff vacancies
Kids Inc., the popular Bend after-school program, is hoping to find more workers to serve kindergartners through…
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Cooldown helps Monty, Bean Creek fire crews — but more hot days are coming
Cooler weather Monday continued to aid firefighters in securing perimeters on the Monty and Bean Creek fires, west of Lake Billy Chinook. But…
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Sisters Athletic Club requiring masks for non-vaccinated members while working out
Tate Metcalf, owner of the Sisters Athletic Club, said he’s decided to have his non-vaccinated members keep their masks on while working out, for…
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