Sisters K-3 students back in class, but older grades must wait at least a month
The Sisters School District welcomed kindergarten through third-graders back to in-person classes this week, but the superintendent says it’s…
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Central Oregonians watch, react to wild first presidential debate
After months of anticipation, the political showdown that many in the country have been waiting for finally arrived.…
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Sisters movie theater hopes 007 release date sticks, could make for a big comeback
The Sisters Movie House is a regional…
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Some Bend churches transition to indoor services, others stay online
With all three Central Oregon counties in Phase 2 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, some places of worship have started welcoming people back…
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‘It’s a big loss’: COVID-19 prompts cancellation of 2020 Bend Christmas Parade
Whenever Santa makes a visit to bend, he needs to stop at Ernie Gilpin’s house…
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C.O. special education program gears up to welcome back students
Some families of Central Oregon special needs students are gearing up to head back to the classroom for in-person…
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C.O. natl. forests, BLM to again allow campfires in designated campgrounds
Due to increased moisture and cooling temperatures, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests, Crooked River National Grassland…
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Bend man accused of bias crime in delivery driver confrontation enters plea
A Bend man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a bias crime and other charges alleging that he confronted and harassed a DoorDash delivery driver picking…
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‘A great fit’: Les Schwab Tire Centers announces sale to Calif. investment firm
Bend-based Les Schwab Tire Centers announced Tuesday its sale to a family-owned investment firm, Meritage Group.…
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Deschutes COVID-19 case surge also delays Redmond schools K-3 students’ return
The recent rise in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases means Redmond schools also won’t be able to bring kindergarten through third-grade students back…
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Leading Edge Jet Center acquires fixed-base operator at Seattle’s Boeing Field
Leading Edge Jet Center, a provider of business aviation services throughout the Pacific Northwest, announced Tuesday the acquisition of Kenmore Aero…
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Man pleads guilty except for insanity in Redmond motel hate-crime assault
A man accused of attempted murder and a hate crime in an attack on a Redmond motel co-owner pleaded guilty except for insanity Tuesday to a bias…
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Oregon reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, 299 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed eight more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 555, along with 299 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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COCC, St. Charles partner to address serious shortage of certified nursing assistants
Thanks to a new partnership between Central Oregon Community College and St. Charles Health System, the number of trained health care workers in…
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Bend WWII veteran, B-17 tail gunner passes at age 98
Arthur Herbert Moon passed away this past week after a long and memorable 98 years.…
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Friends of long-time Bend restaurateur Kayo Oakley look back on his legacy
Since a long-time restaurateur in Bend passed away during the weekend, people who knew him are honoring his memory…
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Man charged in stabbing of mother at NE Bend home
A 30-year-old Bend man was taken into custody early Monday evening, accused of stabbing his 63-year-old mother several times at their northeast Bend…
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Developers announce $51 million, 240-unit affordable housing project in Bend
Wishcamper Development Partners announced Monday it has closed on more than $51 million in financing to build the Stillwater Crossing Apartments, a…
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COVID-19 spike halts Bend-La Pine K-3 class return; Crook County 4-12 back next week
The recent spike in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases has pushed back next week’s planned return of Bend-La Pine Schools kindergarten through…
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Crews make progress on Oregon’s major wildfires; no. of missing rises to 9
There were more gains in containment over the weekend on all six major fires in Oregon that the Oregon Department of Forestry is tracking, down from…
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