Hoodoo set to open Friday, outlines Winter Break, regular schedules
Hoodoo Ski Area will open its 2021-22 season this Friday, Dec. 17. Guests can see the daily Hoodoo operating schedule…
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Bend man flees La Pine traffic stop, accused of nearly striking deputy in snow
A Bend man who fled a La Pine-area traffic stop early Tuesday nearly struck a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy, and his car later was hit by a…
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Jefferson County 509J School Board approves starting dual language program
The Jefferson County 509J School Board voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with a dual language program. The district will work to…
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NeighborImpact ‘spends out’ last C.O. rental assistance funds as lawmakers OK new funding
Distribution of federal rental assistance was a key the topic in the Oregon Legislature’s special session on Monday. In the end, legislators voted…
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Bend wildlife rehab center set to release golden eagle into wild after nearly fatal lead poisoning
Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the…
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Gov. Brown seeks applicants for Crook County DA vacancy in wake of judicial appointment
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she is inviting applications for the position of Crook County district attorney, to fill the vacancy caused by…
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A cinematic comeback? Sisters Movie House hopes so
With just a few weeks before the end of the year, the film industry is still struggling to make a comeback after a historic blow in 2020 due to the…
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Study highlights importance of sewage system proposed for Terrebonne
A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading…
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Back to the future: OSAA OKs Bend high schools’ return to 5A Intermountain Conference
OSAA voted Monday to change the classification and districting of certain high schools in Oregon, similar to how it was before…
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Flakes fly as Mt. Bachelor gets 63rd season underway; Hoodoo sets Friday opening
The snow was deep, the lifts were spinning and the flakes were flying as Mt. Bachelor finally got its 63rd season underway…
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of…
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The Bend Food Project helps feed the area’s hungry year-round
Saturday was another big collection day for the Bend Food Project, an organization dedicated to fighting…
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Oregon lawmakers take testimony on eviction, drought relief ahead of special session
Oregon lawmakers took public testimony at a livestreamed public hearing Saturday on several major issues to be addressed in the Legislature’s…
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Mt. Bachelor gears up for long-awaited opening day on Monday
The long wait for Central Oregon skiers and riders is finally…
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Nov. 1, 2022 murder trial set for Ian Cranston in Barry Washington Jr. shooting
A Nov. 1, 2022 date was set Friday for the start of the eight-day murder trial of Ian Cranston, a Redmond man accused in the Sept. 19 shooting death…
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Salvation Army in Bend sees much more need; Red Kettle Campaign at 55% of goal
Facing a dramatic jump in requests for help, the Salvation Army in Bend has a goal of raising $145,000 this Christmas season through the Red…
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City of Bend recruiting for new Police Department communications manager position
The city of Bend has begun recruiting for a new, full-time Police Department communications manager position, a role that will be filled by a…
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ODOT urges C.O. drivers to be prepared as series of winter storms move into region
Unprepared drivers may face challenges through next week as a mix of winter storms are forecast for the northern US Highway 97 corridor and Cascade…
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Deschutes County, COIC offer COVID-19 recovery grants for small businesses, nonprofits
Deschutes County, through a partnership with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, is offering grants to small businesses and non-profits in…
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Report of student with gun prompts Ridgeview HS lockdown; no gun found, no arrests
Ridgeview High School in southwest Redmond was placed under lockdown for nearly 100 minutes Thursday afternoon while police investigated a report of…
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