Bend, Redmond among cities to plant Hiroshima ‘peace trees’
To mark the 75th anniversary of the close of World War II, Bend, Redmond and two dozen other Oregon communities have confirmed that next year they…
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Prineville home to C.O.’s only ferret shelter
There’s only one animal shelter in Central Oregon focused on rehoming ferrets, and it’s located in Prineville.…
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Several C.O. organizations hosting Thanksgiving meals
With snow falling and the temperatures in Central Oregon dropping below freezing, many homeless shelters in the region are expecting an influx of…
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COIC, then LogistiCare to provide OHP non-emergency rides to doctor
PacificSource said Tuesday it has contracted with COIC, then LogistiCare to provide non-emergency rides to doctors for Medicaid patients in Central…
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USFS extends comment period for special recreation permit fee
The Deschutes and Willamette national forests on Tuesday extended the public comment period for input on a proposed special recreation permit fee as…
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City of Bend: Shovel snow off sidewalk, or you could get a ticket
Bend homeowners have 24 hours to clear snow off their sidewalks after the snowfall stops, or they could receive a citation, the city warns.…
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Deschutes Forest closing gates to FS Road 16, Tumalo Falls
With significant snow forecast this week in Central Oregon, the Deschutes National Forest will close the gate on Forest Road 16 outside of Sisters…
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Rash of crashes around C.O. as winter storm approaches
The National Weather Service on Monday issued a winter storm watch for Central Oregon, warning holiday-week travelers of 4-10 inches of snow falling…
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Cloverdale man, subject of search, found deceased
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies asked for the public’s help Sunday as they search for a 22-year-old Cloverdale-area man last seen leaving his…
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Operation Christmas Child lets Sisters community play Santa
Volunteers in Sisters dedicated their Sunday morning to playing Santa for children in need around the world.…
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La Pine man shot trying to aid assault victim; suspect jailed
A La Pine man heard a woman yelling for help outside a nearby bar late Saturday night, went to check on her and was shot by the woman’s alleged…
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Redmond murder victim’s family raising funds for park bench, tree
Following the life sentence for the adopted parents of Redmond murder victim Maliyha Hope Garcia, her family is raising funds for a park bench and…
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La Pine resident, 20, arrested on mail theft charges
A La Pine citizen’s report of someone acting suspicious near some mailboxes and possibly stealing mail early Friday morning led to the arrest of a…
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday it will close the gate to the Pilot Butte summit road for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday.…
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These searchers have dogged determination
When people are stuck in the snow or lost in the woods, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue will be there. Sometimes, the 150 rescue…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Historic New Redmond Hotel reopens Dec. 6 after 2-year renovation
Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced Thursday the newly renovated New Redmond Hotel will reopen Friday, Dec. 6 as the SCP Redmond.…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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Part of DCSO work center to serve as emergency warming shelter
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center will be used to house up to 48 people as an emergency warming shelter during the…
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Mt. Bachelor sets Black Friday ‘Hopening Day,’ snow or not
The lifts at Mt. Bachelor are moving, the ramps and trails are ready — but none of that matters, if there isn’t any snow.…
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