Central Oregon jobless rates fall in July, but job recovery stalls
The employment recovery slowed dramatically in July across Central Oregon, following much stronger job growth in May and June, a sign that…
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Early-morning fire destroys Terrebonne barn/shop, travel trailer
A Terrebonne barn/shop and a nearby travel trailer and motorcycle were destroyed by a fire early Tuesday morning, but the trailer resident and her…
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For troubled Army veteran, Bend retreat leads to a new path — and new home
A group of veterans are in Bend this week on a crucial, personal mission, getting help with fighting one of the toughest battles they will ever face…
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Frog Fire held at nearly 4,000 acres, reaches 40% containment
Another day with minimal fire behavior Monday allowed nearly 500 firefighters to bring the nearly 4,000-acre Frog Fire southeast of Prineville…
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Rescuers assist injured Phil’s Trail mountain biker
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers assisted a Salem man who was injured while mountain biking Monday on Phil’s…
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OSU, UW receive another $5 million to advance nanotech innovation
The National Science Foundation has awarded an additional $5 million to Oregon State University and the University of Washington to continue leading…
Continue ReadingOregon Red Cross volunteers go to Calif. fires; Bend man helping remotely
As wildfires continue to rage in California, the Red Cross Cascades Region is deploying nine volunteers to the state to assist in the massive…
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Second C.O. irrigation district to shut off water
The Arnold Irrigation District shut off its water supply at mid-month due to low Deschutes River water levels, and now the Lone Pine Irrigation…
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SE Bend construction crew finds old blasting cap; OSP bomb squad called in
An excavation crew working at a housing development in southeast Bend found a blasting cap from a previous project Monday afternoon, prompting a few…
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Frog Fire crews protect rare Ponderosa trough
Crews working on the Frog Fire protected a rare Ponderosa trough. Used between 1915 and 1940, the trough was used to provide water for grazing…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 220 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 420, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Woman, child killed in Hwy. 26 crash on Warm Springs Reservation
A Warm Springs woman and a 5-year-old girl were killed and a 10-year-old boy was seriously injured in a three-vehicle crash Friday evening on U.S.…
Continue ReadingOregon Employment Dept. will apply for federal $300-a-week unemployment bonus
The Oregon Employment Department announced Monday it is applying for the federal Lost Wages Assistance program. These benefits amount to $300 per…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for much of state due to wildfire smoke
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Monday extended an air quality advisory for parts of Southern, Central and Eastern Oregon due to…
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City of Bend seeks to fill community advisory committee positions
Community committees are a great way to get involved with city government. The city of Bend has a number of boards, committees, commissions and…
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Downtown Bend Biz Assn. appoints cultural awareness, diversity coordinator
The Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA), a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend, announced today that it has…
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Deschutes County holding virtual open house on Terrebonne sewer needs
Deschutes County invites Terrebonne residents to participate in a community conversation on how to best meet Terrebonne’s wastewater…
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No turning back in Oregon, which pioneered voting by mail
Running an election by mail is a major undertaking, involving the U.S. Postal Service, armies of volunteers and even librarians. But for election…
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Portland police tear gas rioters attacking police station; 23 arrested
Police in Portland used tear gas early Monday to scatter rioters who marched on a precinct station in another night of violence — hurling rocks,…
Continue Reading Deschutes County health officials list tips to minimize wildfire smoke impacts
Deschutes County Health Services advises residents to take health precautions during periods of smoke. Many factors influence a person’s…
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