Central Oregon Daily News
Bend couple owns one of the world's most sustainable homes
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- Bend couple owns one of the world's most sustainable homes
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Powerful Michigan windstorm strikes at end of youth softball game
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Two youth softball teams were just wrapping up a game in Comstock Township, Michigan Wednesday when severe weather hit. The teams from the Eastwood Little League were shaking hands and telling each other "good game" when they were forced to scatter as high winds hit the field. The fast moving storm brought down trees and power lines throughout the area. (VIDEO COURTESY WWMT via CBS Newspath)
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- Get involved with Council on Aging and the Jefferson County Senior Center
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- 4:20
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- 2 months ago
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- The Jefferson County Senior Center offers fresh community dining and, with the help of volunteers, prepares Meals on Wheels deliveries on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
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- Oregon senators demand answers after 13 BLM public information officers reassigned
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is demanding the Trump administration restore more than a dozen BLM public information officers reassigned ahead of fire season, warning communities are now without critical wildfire safety communications.
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- Biking from Bend to Mt. Bachelor: Central Oregon's brutal training ride
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- 3:45
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- 2 months ago
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- The Mt. Bachelor Out & Back is a 44-mile round trip with more than 3,000 feet of climbing along the Cascade Lakes Highway — and one of the most popular training rides in Central Oregon.
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- Redmond Airport unveils virtual walkthrough of new concession area
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Redmond Municipal Airport has announced the first tenants of its new concessions area when the multi-million dollar renovation is completed in late 2027.
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- Furever Friends: Rainier
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Meet Rainier, a 2-year-old mix up for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Rainier is a sweet, gentle boy looking for a fresh start after being surrendered by his previous owner. Described as timid, kind, and gentle, he may be a little shy at first, but he has a loving heart and enjoys being around people. Rainier gets along well with other dogs, cats, and people, making him a great fit for many types of homes. He also has lots of energy and will enjoy an active family that can give him plenty of exercise and playtime. This handsome boy is both house trained and crate trained, helping make the transition into a new home even easier. If you're looking for a kind-hearted companion with a gentle spirit and an active side, Rainier may be the perfect match for you! Come meet him today!
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- How the Sisters Rodeo manages traffic and alternate ways to get there
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Sisters Rodeo is responsible for all traffic and parking control during the 5-day event. Here's what to look out for, and a way to get to the event without worrying about parking
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- Bull Party Bus victims sue Sisters Rodeo for $11.5M
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Two women injured when bull Party Bus jumped the fence at the 2024 Sisters Rodeo have filed lawsuits totaling more than $11.5 million, alleging negligence and, in one case, that the rodeo profited off the viral incident.
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- Portland outdoor adventure program Post 58 expands to Central Oregon
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Post 58, a Portland nonprofit that connects high schoolers with climbing, rafting and backpacking, is launching a new chapter in Central Oregon. Program director Todd LaFrenz is recruiting both students and adult volunteers.
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- Free mattress recycling comes to Prineville
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Crook County now has its first permanent, free mattress recycling drop-off site. The Prineville Recycling Depot has joined Oregon's statewide Bye Bye Mattress program, accepting mattresses and box springs at no charge Monday through Friday.
Here are the full details from the Mattress Recycling Council:
PRINEVILLE, Ore., June 10, 2026 – Residents of Prineville and Crook County have a new, permanent dropoff location for recycling their unwanted mattresses and box springs at no charge.
Prineville Recycling Depot at 1751 N. Main Street in Prineville joins a growing statewide mattress recycling network that includes other Central Oregon collection sites in Madras and Bend. Prineville Recycling Depot now accepts mattresses and box springs for recycling Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The industry-led mattress recycling program began mattress collection last year in Oregon. It replicates the Mattress Recycling Council’s (MR...
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- Trump: 'I love the Inflation''; talks about secret ops against Iran and Venezuela
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- 3:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- During an Oval Office photo op, President Donald Trump reacted to the latest Consumer Price Index report showing inflation rose 4.2% in May, which is a 3-year high.
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- Pine Mountain Observatory closed after storms damage road
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Pine Mountain Observatory east of Bend is closed until further notice due to road damage from thunderstorms that rolled through on May 29.
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- PacificSource laying off 130 employees
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- PacificSource Health Plans is laying off 130 employees amid what company officials are calling an unsustainable health care market.
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- City of Bend closes one half of the Juniper Ridge homeless area
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Homeless campers at Bend's Juniper Ridge site are being forced to move after part of the camp was closed. Residents share concerns about losing pets, relocating belongings, and finding housing before the site's planned closure.
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- Former Head Start student graduates high school, returns to non-profit
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Chargers, delivery vans and even snowmobiles: 10 local groups get electric mobility grants
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Pacific Power has awarded electric mobility grants to 10 Central Oregon organizations, funding everything from electric snowmobiles for avalanche forecasters to 18 EV chargers for affordable housing residents.
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- La Pine celebrates new water and wastewater system
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Improvements include storage and treatment facilities, added security measures, upgraded water distribution and sewer collection lines, and increased capacity to include future growth.
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- Missouri highway trooper shot at during high speed chase
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A wild police chase shows a suspect shooting at a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper during a high-speed chase.In video released by MHP, ahead of trooper performs a PIT Maneuver to send the other vehicle spinning. As it spins, the driver fires several shots at the trooper, leaving bullet holes in the passenger side door and window. The trooper did not appear to be hit. MHP said they were chasing a 32-year-old suspect accused of shooting two people, killing one of them. Troopers say they eventually found him dead in the vehicle from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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- Southern aurora seen from SpaceX Dragon spacecraft
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir posted this timelapse video of southern lights while orbiting earth in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on June 7. The two still images shown before the video were from June 6.
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- Annual Cork & Barrel event showcases Winemaker Dinners
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- 5:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The three-day event begins with Winemaker Dinners at venues around Bend including ROAM at the Oxford Hotel.
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- Dead raptors found in Central Oregon neighborhood. Is rodenticide to blame?
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Multiple dead raptors found in a Bend neighborhood have raised concerns about secondary poisoning from rodenticides. Experts explain the risks and recommend safer alternatives for rodent control.
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- Redmond woman dies after crash that shut down US 97 near Terrebonne Friday
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deschutes County sheriff candidate placed on leave by current sheriff
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Lt. James McLaughlin, who is running for Deschutes County Sheriff, posted a message to his fellow deputies Sunday, to focus on their work. McLaughlin said he was placed on paid administrative leave and will fully cooperate with the investigation.
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- Galveston construction improvement projects start June 15th
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Phase three is where the major improvements and enhancements will be made, which also includes construction on the 14th street roundabout.
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- Les Schwab Tires announces layoffs of 70 employees
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Black bear close encounter on trail near Bend
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Joe Martinez and Joshua Bowden shared this video they took Friday of a black bear in a tree. They said this was on the Funner Trail near the Cascade Lakes Highway. "Was definitely scared of us and booked it up the tree to avoid us. In no way was it aggressive. It wanted nothing to do with us," they said.
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- Family and friends celebrate the life of Stratton Matteson
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Loved ones gathered in Bend to remember Stratton Matteson, a professional splitboarder who died in February at age 28 after an avalanche in British Columbia.
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- Caldera Wolfpack wins first-ever state softball title
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Caldera High School softball team won is first-ever state title, beating Wilsonville in the 5A title game Saturday.
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- Lt. James McLaughlin, candidate for Deschutes Co. Sheriff, says he's been placed on leave
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Lt. James McLaughlin, who is challenging Sheriff Ty Rupert in the November election, said Saturday he was placed on paid administrative leave.
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- 3 Deschutes County sheriff's employees on leave after misconduct complaints
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Sheriff Ty Rupert placed three Deschutes County Sheriff's Office employees on paid administrative leave after two formal community complaints alleged misconduct tied to the same incident, the sheriff said. An independent investigator has been retained.
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- Caldera Wolfpack chasing first state softball title
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Caldera High School’s softball team is headed to Eugene for the state playoffs for the first time in program history. The Wolfpack, ranked No. 1, will face No. 3 Wilsonville on Saturday at Jane Sanders Stadium. Caldera enters the game with just one loss this season and is one win away from its first state softball championship.
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- Person of interest arrested after arsons in Fossil; new fires sparked Thursday
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A person of interest in several arsons in the small city of Fossil was arrested Thursday night after power poles caught fire, the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office said Friday.
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- OSP: 2-vehicle collision, possible fatality on U.S. 97 near Terrebonne
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A serious crash involving multiple vehicles on U.S. 97 north of Terrebonne shut down both directions of the highway Friday afternoon
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- Redmond musician John Batdorf on the song he once hated that became a Marvel hit
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- 6:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Eagle Crest resident John Batdorf revisits his 1970s folk-rock career with Batdorf & Rodney, his Silver hit "Wham Bam Shang-a-Lang," and how "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" gave the song a 50-million-stream second life on Spotify.
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- Dallas police officer taken for wild ride in patrol car by suspect
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- On Saturday, May 30, Dallas (Texas) Police Officers Ibrahim Kante and Kenneth Harper arrested suspect Stacey Huffman, 37, for allegedly driving without a valid license, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Dallas Police said Huffman was able to remove his left hand from the handcuffs. He attempted to open the locked rear door of the squad car when prompted the officers to pull over. Huffman later climbs into the driver's seat and took off, with Harper just able to jump back into the patrol car. Harper tried using a Taser on Huffman and hitting him in the head with his firearm. Video shows Huffman eventually bailed out. Harper, still in the backseat, had to grab the steering wheel to narrowly avoid colliding with another car that had pulled over to get out of the way. Media reports say Huffman was found unconscious and transported to the hospital.
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- Bend's Avryn Hayes graduates, eight years after being injured in a car crash
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Deputy hits e-scooter that darted out in front of him
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office issued a strong reminder on Monday (06/01) about e-bike safety after a deputy unintentionally struck a teenager riding an electric scooter who darted into traffic. The sheriff’s office released video showing a deputy driving through an intersection in Bunnell when a 15-year-old on an e-scooter failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with the patrol vehicle.
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- Bend Climate Pollution Fee pushes to second vote despite builder concerns
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The Climate Pollution Fee in Bend is moving forward after City Council approval. The measure has sparked debate between climate advocates and builders over its potential environmental benefits and impact on housing affordability.
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- Deschutes County deputies train in emergency driving course at Mt. Bachelor
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- About 100 Deschutes County patrol and corrections deputies participated in an emergency vehicle operations course at Mt. Bachelor, practicing pursuit and high-speed driving techniques in a controlled environment. The annual training also includes officers from other local law enforcement agencies.
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- Sisters Rodeo returns next week; here's what you need to know
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Megan Sinclair sat down with the Sisters Rodeo President and Arena Director to learn what the Biggest Little Show in the World has in store
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- Mount Bachelor starts construction upgrades for Northwest Chairlift
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- President of Mount Bachelor Ski Resort John Merriman says they are replacing the drive, motor and improvements to make the Northwest lift more reliable.
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- Family from Brothers restores historic rest stop
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Furever Friends: Sugar, Sweetener and Ninja
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Sugar, Sweetener and Ninja are three adorable kittens ready to find their forever homes. They are ready for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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- Don't cancel your trip yet: This map shows where the smoke actually is in Central Oregon
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Visit Central Oregon's interactive smoke map provides real-time air quality readings, fire locations, and 48-hour forecasts to help travelers and locals plan during wildfire season.
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- Sisters high schoolers exposed for posting racist TikToks
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A racist TikTok video posted by two Sisters High School students has reignited conversations about racism in Central Oregon. Advocates, mental health professionals, and community leaders are calling for accountability and meaningful action.
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- Project Happy Face provides free dermatology care to rural communities
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The nonprofit Project Happy face travels to rural communities, like Culver, to free dermatology services in an area that might not have them
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- Deschutes County Commissioners move forward with East Redmond managed camp
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- An initial proposal to hire a nonprofit full time did not see any takers. Now the city and the county will take on a lot of the overall management of the camp.
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- Smoke from fire at wrecking yard north of Bend
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A vehicle and tire fire at a wrecking yard north of Bend sent black smoke into the skies Wednesday morning.
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- Crews haul tons of aquatic weeds from Shevlin Pond in Bend
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Workers spent four days manually removing about 20 cubic yards of weeds from Shevlin Pond, the Bend fishing spot reserved for people with disabilities and youth under 17.
