Bend nonprofit strives to help women recover from trauma and find independence
M Perfectly, a local nonprofit, offers leadership and development training for women who hve experienced major trauma from homelessness, domestic…
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With Oregon’s COVID SNAP benefits set to end, C.O. food banks scramble to meet already surging demand
As the COVID-19 emergency declaration is set to come to an end on May 11 nationally, as directed by President Biden, one aspect of food assistance…
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‘We’re still in a drought status’: Deschutes County commissioners approve drought declaration Â
Deschutes County commissioners met Wednesday morning to adopt a countywide state of emergency that brings continued attention to the ongoing drought…
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Stolen-vehicle chase in Redmond leads to arrest of Portland-area man, suspect in several car thefts
A Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy spotted one of several vehicles stolen recently near Redmond’s Home Depot Tuesday evening and a pursuit…
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Dog perishes in Stevens Road motor home fire, traced to unattended heater
A fire traced to an unattended propane heater destroyed a motor home parked along Stevens Road early Wednesday morning, officials said. Biological…
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Deschutes County declares declares 4th straight drought emergency after state’s Crook, Jefferson county actions
Gov. Tina Kotek last week declared a drought in Crook and Jefferson counties through Executive Order 23-05, and directed state agencies to…
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Bend detached garage fire quickly spreads to home, duplex; 9 residents, 3 dogs confirmed safe
A detached garage fire quickly spread to a home and duplex in southeast Bend late Tuesday morning, sending up a tall, black smoke plume and bringing…
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Bend gas station owner testifies in favor of latest self-serve gas legislation in Salem
The owner of several Central Oregon gas stations went before state lawmakers (in virtual fashion) Tuesday to testify on behalf of allowing…
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La Pine Fire District puts new 5-year operating levy on May ballot to add staff, keep up with rising calls
The La Pine Rural Fire District has placed a new five-year operating levy up for a vote on the May election ballot. Its property tax rate has…
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Shaniko woman, 76, killed in car-box truck crash at junction of Highways 97 and 197
A 76-year-old Shaniko woman was killed in a nearly head-on crash of a car and box truck Tuesday morning at the junction of Highways 97 and 197 in…
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Bend girls, Summit boys win swimming state titles; Lava Bears break relay record again
The podium at the 5A swimming state championships in Beaverton was constantly full of Central Oregon athletes with medals around their necks this…
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US to switch off incandescent light bulb sales this summer; Redmond lighting store owner points to issues
When it comes to light bulbs, a change that’s been underway for years will accelerate this summer, as new federal rules require consumers and…
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Fire that caused $150,000 damage to SW Bend home traced to improperly installed chimney pipe
The cause of a chimney fire that caused about $150,000 damage to a southwest Bend home Friday evening was traced to a chimney pipe installed without…
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Oregon WinterFest returns to Redmond Fairgrounds with live music, local vendors and apple blooms
The 2023 Oregon WinterFest, also dubbed “The Northwest’s largest winter celebration” returned to the Deschutes County Fun and Expo Center this…
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Bend Fire crews train on advanced cardiac arrest resuscitation technique that can help save more lives
Bend Fire & Rescue crews were busy learning a new technique Friday that can save more lives during their Advanced Cardiac Life Support…
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Phil’s Trail gate debate prompts dueling petitions — but it’s no open-or-shut case for Forest Service
The gate to the popular Phil’s Trail recreational area west of Bend is sparking a “petition debate” of sorts online, as one gathering signatures to…
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Killer of Bend teens Angela Pastorino, Alfredo Hernandez sentenced to life without parole
At the close of a heart-wrenching, emotional hearing, a Deschutes County judge sentenced a Bend man to life in prison without any possibility of…
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Killer of two Bend teens set for sentencing after changing murder pleas to guilty
Six months after a Bend man was arrested in the killing of two Bend 18-year-olds, Wesley Abel Brady changed his pleas to guilty Wednesday to two…
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Bend company is all about dressing up your drinks in style
NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest speaks with Tyrone Hazen, the founder of a Bend company you might not have heard of: Puffin…
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City Club of C.O. forum looks at region’s staffing challenges, ways to train, attract young talent to jobs
The City Club of Central Oregon’s monthly forum Thursday focused on an all-too-familiar issue for many businesses these days: attracting and…
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