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Students walk and roll to school with Commute Options
Students donned roller skates, hopped on bikes or set off on their own two feet through Ponderosa Park ...
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Environment
How are Central Oregon businesses navigating Trump’s trade war?
Businesses across the country are watching and waiting to see how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact their ...
Local News
Bend raises transportation fee, promising smoother roads, better sidewalks and more
The Bend City Council voted to increase the cost of street maintenance for residents and businesses Wednesday night, ...
Breaking News
Canadian man arrested in connection with murder of Bend woman
A Canadian man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Evelyn Jeanette Weaver, who was killed ...
Business
Bend’s single-family home prices soar to record $832,000 in April
For the first time ever, Bend’s single-family home median sales price jumped more than $100,000 in April to ...
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College
No. 7 Oregon softball one-and-done in Big Ten Conference tournament
The No. 7-ranked Oregon Ducks exited the Big Ten tournament early following a 5-0 quarterfinal loss to Michigan ...
Business
Redmond to begin accepting cannabis dispensary applications
Cannabis dispensary applicants have 10 days to submit their applications to the city of Redmond, starting on Tuesday. ...
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Lower Whoops Trail remains a mountain-biking staple in Central Oregon
Some trails in Central Oregon never lose their luster no matter how many times you ride them. The ...
Oregon
Oregon reacts as Vatican elects first American pope
The Vatican has elected the first American pope. According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been ...
Local News
Bend man a suspect in murder of unidentified victim
A Bend man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder after authorities discovered an unidentified man dead on ...
Environment
Seasonal gate reopening dates unclear in some areas of the Deschutes National Forest
Heavy snowfall and wet conditions in the Deschutes National Forest are impacting seasonal gate reopening, adding another challenge ...
Local News
With forest camps cleared, Deschutes County faces ripple effects of homelessness crisis
Officials weigh tougher rules as displaced campers scatter to new locations Nearly one week after people living in ...
Entertainment
Cascades Theatrical Co. stages ‘Grease,’ set to open Friday
Is there anyone who doesn’t know — or love — “Grease,” the jubilant coming-of-age story of hormonal, lovestruck ...
Entertainment
Heartbreak in the trees
I wasn’t feeling very ambitious last week when my wife, Catherine, asked me if I wanted to take ...
Wildfires
Kotek declares: ‘Fire season is here’ as Oregon gears up for dangerous summer
With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state ...
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Local News
OSU-Cascades students advocate for health and recreation center
Oregon State University-Cascades students, staff, alumni and community members met with nearly 20 lawmakers Monday in Salem to ...
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Shooting at Bend apartments leaves 20-year-old with serious injuries
A shooting at a southwest Bend apartment complex Tuesday night left a 20-year-old Bend man with serious injuries ...
Food and Drink
What restaurant should open in Redmond? Here’s what you told us.
Last month, we asked readers what restaurant they would like to see open in Redmond.
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UPDATE: Bend Parkway crash injures Bend woman, causes closure
One woman was seriously injured during a crash Wednesday morning on the Bend Parkway after a driver veered ...
Local News
Galveston Avenue safety project at a crossroads
Bend corridor redesign is having an identity crisis The city of Bend has intended to redesign a bustling ...
News
New Oregon law could force Google and Facebook to pay for news — or pull it
A bill gaining traction in the Oregon Legislature could force tech giants like Google and Facebook to pay ...
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Bend Park and Recreation District opens Kids Inc. after-school care applications
The Bend Park and Recreation District has opened applications for the 2025-26 year of Kids Inc. after-school child ...
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Merkley town halls in Central Oregon to be held May 10
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley announced he will hold town halls in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties on May ...
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Bend High auditorium design to be revealed at May 15 open house
Bend High School will host an open house 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 15 in the gymnasium to ...
Entertainment
Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ comes to life on stages across Central Oregon
Ellipse Theatre Community's upcoming production, “Tiny Beautiful Things,” is based on the national bestseller of the same name, ...