Central Oregon Daily News
Key dates voters need to know this May Election
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- Key dates voters need to know this May Election
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The last date to register or change your party affiliation is Tuesday, April 28th. Make sure your ballot is signed, sealed and put in the return envelope by election day on May 19th. Ballots posted by 8 p.m. that day and received by the Clerk's Office by May 26th will be counted; No stamp required.
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- 2-month street closure on Wilson Avenue begins Monday
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The city of Bend will soon close the railroad crossing on Wilson Avenue to improve the sidewalk and bike lanes. Neighbors are exhausted from the constant noise and construction
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- Pharmacy access crisis in rural Oregon tied to PBMs, stalled reforms
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- 5:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Rural Oregon ranks near the bottom in pharmacy access, with some communities forced to travel long distances or rely on workarounds like medication pickup boxes. As lawmakers struggle to pass reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers, providers say patients are already feeling the impact through delays, limited options, and worsening health outcomes.
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- Tourists race down slope in dramatic escape from Guatemala eruption
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tourists climbing an active volcano in Guatemala were forced to flee for their lives as a sudden eruption sent ash and debris down the slope. Carlos Enrique Porres Rodas, who captured the footage, told Storyful that Volcan Santiaguito “is one of the most dangerous active volcanoes in Latin America.” “Its ascent is restricted, but there are always daredevils who expose themselves to reach the colossus,” he said. In the footage, hikers can be seen scrambling down El Paso de la Muerte, or the Death Trail, as ash and stones rain down around them, forcing a frantic descent down the volcanic slope. Rodas told Storyful there were no serious injuries this time.
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- Washington deputies rescue double amputee trapped in hammock during high tide
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Authorities in Washington state waded through rising water to rescue a double amputee who became stranded in a hammock during high tide on Tuesday, April 21. According to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, the man had fallen asleep and was unable to put on his prosthetic legs as the water rose around him. Video shows the man calling for help as deputies pushed through dense brush and waded through water to reach him. A small launch from a Washington State Ferry was later used to transport him after officers were unable to safely carry him out. He was taken to Saint Michael Medical Center for evaluation.
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- Crook County delays decision on controversial mine as water concerns persist
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- 1:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Crook County commissioners postponed a decision on a controversial Prineville mining permit, opting for a third-party investigation into ongoing water contamination concerns. Residents say they will continue pressing for action as testing and regulatory reviews continue.
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- Bend road project moves ahead of schedule with new roundabout phase set to begin
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A mild winter has pushed Bend’s Butler Market Road project ahead of schedule, reopening key sections earlier than planned. The next phase will close access at Wells Acres Road for about three months as crews build a new roundabout.
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- Deschutes County commissioners divided over Redmond homeless camp plan
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Deschutes County commissioners are at odds over how to handle a homeless camp in Redmond ahead of a sweep. The debate centers on safety concerns and the lack of a clear alternative.
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- Mosaic Community Health receives $94,000 to expand youth substance use services
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Mosaic Community Health received a $94,000 grant from OHA to expand its youth substance abuse services program called Upshift.
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- Sheriff captain's appeal of his firing to go to advisory arbitration
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Giant bee swarm lands in Bend backyard before properly removed
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A swarm of bees happens when a queen no longer has room to lay eggs. She then takes half the colony of bees and tries to find a new location for a new home.
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- Golden mussels found on boat entering Oregon spark invasion concerns
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- 4:16
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Crews in Ashland removed invasive golden mussels from a boat entering Oregon, marking the first detection of adult mussels being transported into the state. Officials warn the species could spread quickly and threaten local ecosystems.
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- Six overdoses in 24 hours trigger fentanyl warning in Deschutes County
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Six drug overdoses in 24 hours prompted a fentanyl warning in Deschutes County. Health officials say some drugs may be laced and urges people to carry Narcan and test substances if they choose to use.
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- Sisters community raises record scholarships for 68 graduating seniors
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Sisters GRO is awarding a record $385,250 in scholarships to 68 graduating seniors this year. Organizers say the growing support reflects a community investment in students and the future of Sisters.
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- Second suspect pleads guilty in Bend couple's killing in 2020
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A second suspect has pleaded guilty in the 2020 killings of a Bend couple found dead in their home near Pilot Butte. The case allegedly stems from a family dispute over an estate.
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- Sisters fire levy heads to ballot amid rising emergency calls
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A proposed levy in the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District would fund new emergency positions as call volumes increase. Voters will decide on the measure May 19.
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- Think Wild breaks ground on aquatic mammal enclosure in Bend
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Think Wild is building a new aquatic mammal enclosure in Bend to improve care for species like river otters and beavers. The facility will support long-term rehabilitation before animals are released back into the wild.
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- New wildfire text alerts launched as Central Oregon prepares for fire season
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Central Oregon Fire Management Service, known as COFMS, is sharing resources ahead of wildfire season to keep people informed
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- Crook County to receive recommendation to modify or revoke Knife River’s conditional use permit
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- In 20224, neighbors shared photos of young children in hives, eyes swollen, and tales of trips to the emergency room. They blame the nearby Knife River Mining Operation which began in 2017. Now, Central Oregon Landwatch has joined the fight.
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- Veterans grateful for new order making psychedelic therapy more accessible
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Enjoy flavors of the Pacific Northwest along the Deschutes River at Currents at the Riverhouse
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- 4:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- From happy hour bites, to brunch, to an elevated dinner menu, you can try many types of culinary in Bend
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- Bend gas station warns drivers about new red light cameras
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A Bend gas station is putting up a warning sign to help drivers avoid new red light camera tickets. Enforcement begins soon after the current warning period ends.
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- Severe drought hits Central Oregon 1 year after entire state had zero drought
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Central Oregon is now facing severe drought conditions, a major shift from one year ago when the entire state of Oregon had no measurable drought.
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- Bend Stand Down event offers help for homeless veterans
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A Stand Down event in Bend is connecting low-income and homeless veterans with legal services, health care and basic supplies. Organizers say it’s a critical one-stop resource.
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- Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman representing Deschutes County, is out of President Trump’s cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position’s power, according to reports.
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- Cajun band inspires Redmond students with music and perseverance
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Tom Rigney and Flambeau brought an interactive performance to Ridgeview High School, inspiring hundreds of fourth graders. The band’s message focused on perseverance and passion for music.
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- M Perfectly, a non-profit helping women in recovery, gets donation for expansion
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A look inside the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- We take a tour of the Forest Service Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project that has recently been extended to April 2027. Despite the closure extension, neighbors are glad to see the work being done
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- Divorce registries: How people are rebuilding after breakups
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Divorce registries are giving people a new way to start over after separation. See how one platform is helping thousands rebuild their lives.
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- Bend Air Force veteran shares 21-year military career story
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- 4:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Wendi Murphy, a Bend native and Air Force veteran, reflects on her 21-year career supporting aircraft operations around the world. She shares her experiences from England to Louisiana and beyond.
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- Timelapse of Lena, Illinois tornado
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A tornado rolled through Lena, Illinois, Friday. This is timelapse video.
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- Tornado causes damage and injures 1 in northeast Iowa
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A tornado was seen touching down near Saratoga in northeast Iowa on Friday, April 17, resulting in one reported injury and damage to a residential structure and a vehicle, according to local media.
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- Baltimore airport baggage cart swarmed by bees
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport got a bunch of unlikely visitors on Friday. The airport shared video to their official X account, showing "a beekeeper earlier today capturing and relocating approximately 20,000 bees after they found a baggage cart to serve as a resting location." BWI spokesman Jonathan Dean tells CBS News in a statement: "Wildlife management is a key component to aviation safety. In the airport environment, that usually means birds. In this case, it was approximately 20,000 bees. Our airport Sustainability Manager was able to work with a local beekeeper to safely capture and relocate the bees to an appropriate habitat. There was no impact on airline operations. It was an empty Southwest Airlines baggage cart out on the ramp between concourses B and C."
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- Deschutes County warns of fentanyl-laced drug risk after 6 overdoses in 24 hours
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Deschutes County health officials are warning of a spike in overdoses tied to suspected adulterated cocaine and ketamine, with six cases in 24 hours requiring naloxone. Authorities say the drugs may be laced with fentanyl, posing heightened risk, especially for non-opioid users.
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- Think Wild debuts western toad and rescued snake as new ambassadors
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Think Wild has introduced a western toad named Timmy and a rescued gopher snake as new wildlife ambassadors. The nonprofit is also asking the public to help name the snake through April 24.
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- 'Get Up and Groove' turns downtown Bend into dance floors
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A Friday morning dance party in downtown Bend is bringing the community together with music, movement and connection. Organizers say the events will become more frequent as the weather warms.
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- New Redmond cancer center to open Monday, bringing care closer to home
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- St. Charles Health System will open a new 53,000-square-foot cancer center in Redmond on Monday, expanding access to care across Central Oregon. The facility is designed to serve up to 300 patients daily and reduce travel for those in surrounding counties.
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- Student brings nonfunctioning 3D-printed replica handgun to Sunriver school, principal says
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A student brought a nonfunctioning 3D-printed replica handgun to Three Rivers School in Sunriver, prompting an investigation. School officials say there was no threat to students or staff after the incident was reported.
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- Oregon teacher helped one student escape abuse, adopted another student's baby
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Ridgeview english teacher Mandy Felton's dedication to students goes far beyond grades. Here's the story of how she took one into her home, and adopted the newborn son of another.
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- Twin Lakes Resort opens with lakeside concert series coming in June
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Twin Lakes Resort opens for spring with a new concert platform featuring local artists on weekends. Favorable weather and a thawed lake are drawing visitors back for outdoor recreation.
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- Mt. Bachelor closing Sunday despite fresh snow surge
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A late winter storm dumped two feet of snow at Mt. Bachelor, but the resort will still close Sunday after a tough season. Skiers are making the most of the final runs and festivities.
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- Oregon measles cases rise to 20 as vaccination rates fall
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Health officials in Oregon warn measles cases could be higher than reported as vaccination rates drop below herd immunity levels. Central Oregon doctors urge residents to get vaccinated to prevent the spread.
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- Sisters nonprofits teaming up for city-wide cleanup
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Nonprofits in Sisters are working together to put on a city-wide cleanup Saturday to tidy up the city.
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- Morning dance party in downtown Bend brings community together
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- A downtown Bend dance party is turning Friday mornings into a celebration of movement and connection. Organizers plan to host more events as temperatures rise.
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- Republican gubernatorial candidates debate for first time
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Driver hits 104 mph near Prineville, faces fine, suspension
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Police say a driver was clocked at 104 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 126 west of Prineville. Authorities said the driver faces a $1,150 fine and an automatic license suspension.
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- Wildfire smoke worsens in Bend as air quality alerts surge
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The latest Oregon DEQ report shows wildfire smoke is driving a sharp increase in unhealthy air days in Bend. With drought and low snowpack, experts warn the trend could intensify this season.
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- Redmond students build communication board to help elementary kids connect
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Redmond High School students are building an outdoor communication board at Vern Patrick Elementary to help younger students connect during recess. The project combines hands-on learning with a meaningful impact on communication and inclusion.
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- Wildfire preparedness fair wrapping up Central Oregon tour
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative is hosting the last few wildfire preparedness fairs to get communities ready for wildfire season
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- French Au Pair heroes perform CPR on collapsed man at Bend billiards bar
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Two young women were on a typical night out and with their background in first aid, took over an emergency scene at Dudas bar in Downtown Bend on March 25.
