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Two locomotives haul Barnes circus to Bend 100 years ago

100 YEARS AGO For the week ending Aug. 9, 1925 Two Locomotives Haul Barnes Circus to Bend  Bend’s…

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Deschutes Public Library urges card renewals ahead of Sept. 1 deadline

The Deschutes Public Library system is asking active cardholders with cards issued or renewed before Jan. 21 to…

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Bend hits heart of road construction season

Road construction in Bend is hitting a crescendo for the 2025 summer season as more than a dozen…

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Homemade pride on display at Deschutes County Fair exhibits

Rows of quilts, pickled goods, kids’ crafts, homegrown vegetables, baked items and more line the exhibitor room at…

Business

Alaska Airlines adds routes from Redmond Airport to Burbank, California

Alaska Airlines is stepping in to fill the void created after Avelo Airlines announced it would cancel flights…

Government

Oregon’s US senators split on weapons sales to Israel as Gazan death toll passes 60,000

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, are typically aligned, but are at odds over…

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High schoolers take a turn as college students at summer academy

College came early this summer for more than 90 high school students who spent a week living and…

Environment

Central Oregon state parks to charge for parking at day-use areas

Some Oregon state parks will see increased parking and visitor fees later this year, as the Oregon Parks…

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Learn to can salsa in OSU Extension class

The Oregon State University Extension Service will host a hands-on food preservation workshop Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 9…

Business

Woodburn’s highly anticipated Amazon facility, largest in PNW, begins operations

After multiple delays, the Woodburn Amazon fulfillment center is officially up and running two years after its projected…

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