21 C. Oregon teams advancing in playoffs with chance to capture a state title
When Oregon’s high school fall sports playoffs started last weekend, nearly 30 Central Oregon teams began their quest for a state title.…
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St. Charles official defends COVID visitor policy after senior waiting outside sparks debate
A recent Facebook post of an elderly man waiting outside the St. Charles Bend Emergency Department due to COVID-19 visitor policies has stirred up…
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Driver arrested in SW Redmond hit-and-run crash that left woman seriously injured, in coma
A 22-year-old Redmond woman was arraigned Wednesday afternoon on hit-and-run and other charges, accused of an Oct. 26 hit-and-run crash in southwest…
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Oregon law enforcement can’t release most mugshots after Jan. 1; C.O. sheriff’s offices weigh in
When someone is arrested and brought into the Deschutes County Jail for booking, the Sheriff’s Office takes their picture and information. All of the…
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Long-debated Thornburgh Resort near Redmond faces another public hearing as appeals continue
The Thornburgh resort has another public hearing tomorrow regarding the destination resort’s proposed 80 overnight lodging…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Deschutes County announce free COVID-19 vaccinations for children 5-11
Thanks to efforts and coordination by Bend-La Pine Schools’ leadership and local health care providers, dozens of free COVID-19 vaccination…
Continue Reading3 Jefferson, Crook County money measures win approval — Jefferson Co. Jail levy by just 96 votes
On a light off-year election ballot, three large money measures gained approval from Crook and Jefferson County voters Tuesday night, one by a…
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Greener lights due for Redmond? Councilors OK next steps toward LED streetlights
Much of the city of Redmond could soon get a better look at the starry nighttime skies, as city councilors decided Tuesday evening to move forward…
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Latino Community Association marks DÃa de los Muertos with grand opening of new Bend facility
The Latino Community Association in Bend held its grand opening for its new home and did it in style on Tuesday night, hosting community members,…
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Deschutes County receives renewed federal grant to continue effort targeting illegal marijuana grows
Law enforcement agencies have gotten another federal grant to fund a program targeting the illegal marijuana industry in Central Oregon. It’s a…
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C.O. school districts urge allowing ‘test-to-stay’ option to keep more students in class, out of quarantine
Under current public health guidelines, Central Oregon school districts say, students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 or show any symptoms…
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Bend Police step up efforts to stop online luring of minors, make 5 arrests in past 3 months
Bend police officers have undergone training and are proactively investigating cases online where adults are sexually luring minors through social…
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Bend fugitive flees detectives, found in 2nd car and arrested; drugs, gun seized
A Bend man wanted on two warrants and believed to be returning to Deschutes County with drugs was arrested after a brief pursuit on Highway 97 and a…
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Redmond council gets update on planned regional Emergency Services Training and Coordination Center
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council gave an update on a proposed regional training and emergency coordination center to the Redmond City…
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Mosaic Medical’s new NE Bend clinic, pharmacy to open below 47 low-income senior apartments
Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health center with 15 clinics across Central Oregon, held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Monday to mark the…
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Jefferson, Crook voters deciding on measures to improve schools, address safety concerns
Both Crook and Jefferson counties have bond measures on the ballot for Tuesday’s Election…
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ODOT to add 2 roundabouts, bike/pedestrian underpass to Highway 20 at Tumalo
Two long-awaited roundabouts and a bike/pedestrian underpass will be built on busy U.S. Highway 20 at Tumalo, starting next…
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Sisters HS class em-barks on project to create prosthetic leg for teacher’s dog
A class at Sisters High School is taking on a unique final project: Building a prosthetic leg for their teacher’s…
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Crook County woman’s injuries lead to man’s arrest in domestic violence incident
A Crook County woman who went to St. Charles Prineville over the weekend for treatment of injuries reported being the victim of domestic assault…
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Crescent Ranger District continues pile burning across 3,000 acres
Fuels specialists on the Crescent Ranger District plan to conduct 3,000 acres of pile burning across the district throughout fall and into winter, if…
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