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After 10 years of use, Bend Whitewater Park needs repairs

A recreation engineering team has recommended structural fixes and repairs to prevent hazards and increase use at Bend…

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Van der Kamp resignation finalized; county begins search for new sheriff

Deshutes County commissioners begin replacement process amid public scrutiny Starting July 31, Kent van der Kamp will no…

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UPDATE: Evacuation warnings dropped in La Pine fire

UPDATE: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office dropped evacuation notices in the area of Darlene Road in La Pine…

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Fireworks in Central Oregon: What’s legal, what’s not, and what could cost you $2,500

Fireworks can be fun, but not for dry vegetation. Fireworks can be exciting, but not for wild animals.…

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City vows support after Prineville plant announces closure and layoffs

Owens Corning to shut down facility, but officials cite strong job market and skilled workforce Owens Corning, a…

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Work begins on one of Bend’s largest infill housing developments

After years of idling, one of the largest infill housing developments in Bend is moving forward. Excavators began…

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Oregon House introduces scaled-down transportation bill with days left in session

The latest proposal is unpopular with Republicans and some rank-and-file Democrats who said they’ve not had enough time…

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Canyon fire sparks up in Redmond

Update: Escalated response has been canceled and smoke is no longer coming from the area. A 1-acre fire…

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Street paving begins June 30 across Bend

Street paving work will begin June 30 as part of the city of Bend’s annual street preservation program,…

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Bend July 4 pet parade to begin at new time this year

The Bend Pet Parade, held annually on July 4, will begin 30 minutes early this year. The beloved…

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