Bend Park and Rec to close all public facilities for 2 weeks
At an emergency meeting Friday, the Bend Park and Recreation Board decided to close all district facilities to public use for two weeks, beginning at…
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C.O. COVID-19 Friday notices: online church services, canceled events
We will provide community and government COVID-related announcements in a running list. To see the initial lists for Thursday, visit our coronavirus…
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Deschutes County reports 2 more COVID-19 cases, total of 3
Deschutes County said late Friday it has received notification that two adults in Deschutes County have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the…
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C.O. schools provide meals, other info in wake of closure order
Central Oregon school districts and other educational programs are providing information to their students’ families and others in the wake of Gov.…
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Driver cited, 3 injured in head-on crash east of Bend
A Bend man was cited for driving without a license or insurance Friday after a head-on crash east of Bend that sent both drivers and a passenger to…
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St. Charles bars visitors and volunteers, delays elective surgeries
To protect patients and caregivers and to preserve critical safety supplies, St. Charles Health System announced Friday it is “adopting significant…
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C.O Sportsmen’s Show among many event cancellations due to COVID-19 outbreak
We are providing a running list of event cancellations, other information from Central Oregon nonprofits and other organizations.…
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Youth Choir of Central Oregon turns 30 in a time of change
For 30 years, the Youth Choir of Central Oregon has been changing the lives of young people through music. And this milestone brings a big change at…
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New Bend group offers help to those in need amid coronavirus challenges
A new Facebook group was created Thursday to “respond to emerging needs of our neighbors during this challenging time.” It’s called…
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C.O. COVID-19 school info: Seven Peaks School shifts online; COCC as well
Seven Peaks School in Bend announced Thursday it has decided to close for the next three weeks amid COVID-19 concerns and conduct classes online…
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Bend Costco shoppers line up, stockpile after local COVID-19 case
The Bend Costco opened 15 minutes later than scheduled Thursday, leading to a long waiting line of shoppers that wrapped around the side of the…
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Oregon’s 2020 census count begins in Warm Springs
Oregon’s 2020 census effort to count the state’s population kicked off Thursday on the land owned and cherished by the Confederated Tribes of Warm…
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C.O. officials visit Eugene to examine its efforts on homelessness
Bend City Councilor Bruce Abernethy and five other representatives from Bend visited Eugene on Monday and Tuesday to learn how to better address…
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Deschutes County reports first presumptive COVID-19 case
Oregon now has a total of 19 people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since Feb. 28 after the Oregon Health Authority announced four new…
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Bend’s Massage Envy shuts down; customers charged for prepaid services
Massage Envy off Highway 97 in northern Bend has suddenly closed its doors, leaving some customers worried they may be out hundreds of dollars for…
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COCC, Bend-La Pine Schools take steps to prevent COVID-19
Like so many others, Central Oregon Community College is keeping a close eye on the coronavirus, and taking steps to curb its…
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Bend PD IDs 3 officers involved in shooting; DA seeks info
Bend Police released Wednesday the names and work backgrounds of three officers involved in a pursuit and attempted arrest early Monday that led to…
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New SE Bend high school’s name chosen: Caldera
Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest high school in southeast Bend will be named Caldera High School, as selected unanimously by the Bend-La Pine…
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Bend-La Pine Schools have begun taking preventative measures to fight off the potentially deadly novel coronavirus.…
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Street-side memorial marks passing of well-known homeless Bend man
Last week, a homeless man who befriended and was well-remembered by several northeast Bend residents died.…
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