Bend’s Epic Aircraft ramping back up from March layoffs, delivers first 2 E1000 planes
Epic Aircraft said Thursday it has completed delivery of its first two E1000 all composite, single-engine turboprop aircraft, following the…
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Oregon’s top courts begin reversing nonunanimous convictions
Oregon’s top two courts on Thursday began reversing convictions by nonunanimous juries, the first of hundreds — and perhaps thousands — of…
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Forty Oregon DMV offices set to reopen for limited services, by appointment
A limited selection of in-person services again will be available at 40 Oregon DMV offices across the state, starting next week, the agency said…
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Deschutes County preps for potential COVID-19 surge, trains more contact tracers
After just two weeks since Deschutes County entered Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, county officials confirmed there has been a spike…
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Norma’s Red Rooster says goodbye to La Pine community
You won’t be able to see the bright red rooster that stands outside of Norma’s Red Rooster in La Pine, because like many other small businesses, it…
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City revises downtown Bend curbside pickup spots, not enforcing parking limits
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts on businesses, the city of Bend has continued to adjust parking management downtown, now offering…
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Long-sought Deschutes County Stabilization Center set to open Monday
The Deschutes County Stabilization Center, a long-sought facility to help those struggling with mental health issues, will open on Monday.…
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Deschutes, Crook county jobless rates explode past 18%; Jefferson tops 14%
The business and other closures done to curb the spread of COVID-19 hit Central Oregon’s job market hit in somewhat expected, yet unprecedented…
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Deschutes County health official: 100+ Phase 1 reopening complaints so far
It’s been almost two weeks since restaurants and bars opened their doors back up to the public, in limited fashion. During that span, Deschutes…
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Sisters Folk Festival called off until Sept. 2021
The staff and board of directors of Sisters Folk Festival announced Wednesday they have “made the difficult decision to postpone the 24th annual…
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Annual campfire restrictions begin Monday on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect on Monday, June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on…
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Two S. Oregon churches sue Gov. Brown in federal court over COVID-19 order
Two southern Oregon churches filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against Gov. Kate Brown, other officials, claiming ban on large church gatherings…
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As 38,000 Oregonians wait for jobless benefits, state launches push to clear backlog
Although many Central Oregon businesses have already reopened under Phase 1 of Gov. Kate Brown’s reopening plan, many who lost their jobs during the…
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Sisters woman sews masks — then sews up a $127K Keno jackpot
Lorna Hewitt of Sisters didn’t expect a few hours in front of a sewing machine would produce nearly $127,000, in addition to the face masks she was…
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Deschutes County proposes flat $507 million budget, but it still includes big projects
Deschutes County has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The total budget, including county service districts, is $507,820,468, which…
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Jefferson County small businesses awarded $35K in COVID-19 relief grants
The Jefferson County Business Task Force has awarded a total of $35,000 in grants to 15 small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19…
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Prineville woman jailed in wine-bottle assault on grandmother, 90
A Prineville woman was arrested Sunday night on assault and other charges, accused of hitting her 90-year-old grandmother on the back of the head…
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Oregon reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged and remains at 148, the Oregon Health Authority reported Tuesday. It’s the 10th day so far this…
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Baker County judge refuses to lift or explain ruling against Gov. Brown’s orders
A Baker County judge who ruled against Gov. Kate Brown’s COVID-19 orders last week refused Monday to lift his preliminary injunction or explain…
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Economist: Deschutes County saw 16.5% plunge in jobs last month
A fairly stable employment picture for the Bend-Redmond metro area (defined as all of Deschutes County) fell off the proverbial cliff in April, as it…
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