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Help For Furloughed Government Workers

Local businesses offer goods and services to federal workers affected by government shutdown
Avatar photo Keely Damara

Amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some local businesses and organizations are offering meals and services to furloughed federal government workers. This is a living document that will be updated as we learn about local charitable efforts to help federal workers affected by the government shutdown. High Desert Museum Offering free admission to […]

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Court Shoots Down OHV Trails in the Ochocos

Environmental groups call it a big win for elk and other habitat
Chris Miller

The fight over a proposed off-road vehicle route system in the Ochoco Mountains looks like it’s at an end, after U.S. District Court Judge Marco Hernandez ruled the U.S. Forest Service failed to satisfy its legal obligation to study wildlife impacts. Central Oregon LandWatch brought a legal challenge in federal court over the proposed 137-mile […]

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(Almost) DIY Weddings

Brides and helpers share how they got creative, but realistic, with budget-friendly wedding ideas
Avatar photo Keely Damara

There’s no shortage of wedding blogs catering to the budget-conscious couple, but planning a wedding within any modest budget is a daunting task. A bride-to-be can pin as many listicles as she wants to her Pinterest, citing tips and tricks for planning a wedding under $5,000 — but the reality isn’t quite as neat and […]

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December Statistics Mix of Up and Down for Bend

Sales volume down over last year, median price up
Avatar photo Nick Nayne, Principal Broker

According to December 2018 Central Oregon MLS statistics for Bend single family residences (excluding condos and manufactured homes) on 1 acre or less, the market cooled down again, with sales volume decreasing by about 16 percent from December 2017. The median sold price increased slightly from $433,143 in November 2018 to $438,632 for December 2018. […]

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St. Charles Nurses May Picket

ONA and St. Charles haven’t reached an agreement, which could spark a labor shutdown
Chris Miller

Nearly all the nurses at St. Charles Health System—Central Oregon’s largest health care provider—voted to endorse an informational picket if they can’t agree with their employer on a tentative work agreement before Jan. 21. According to Lydia Hallay, an organizer for the Oregon Nurses Association—representing nurses throughout Oregon—there are currently only two more scheduled days […]

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Board Of Directors Opening at COCC

College seeks candidates after chairman steps down
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Central Oregon Community College announced today it’s looking for someone to fill a position on its board of directors. The position will be assigned to Zone 5 which covers almost all of Bend, with exceptions in precincts 1, 7, 11, 20 and 35 in the northern part of the city.  The opening on the board […]

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New County Commission Chooses Leadership

Henderson becomes chair; Adair vice chair
Chris Miller

Recently elected Commissioner Patti Adair and re-elected Commissioner Tony DeBone started the new year off by taking their seats on the Deschutes County Commission. Commissioners chose their new chair and vice-chair during the work session Monday. Adair wasted no time getting her feet wet, nominating past vice-chair Phil Henderson to become the new chair. Past […]

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Parking Updates Go Into Effect

Parking managers will now monitor spaces til 7 pm
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

The City of Bend, Downtown Bend Business Association and the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee have announced some changes to various parking rates and regulations that officially started January 1. Not everyone is excited about the changes. In June 2017, the Bend City Council voted to accept the recommended strategies from the Downtown Strategic Parking Management […]

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