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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 3h

WATCH Central Oregon Daily News at 11:00 p.m. at this link and on the Central Oregon Daily News app. Also watch on KOHD/ABC and KBNZ/CBS.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 5h

President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University. Tuesday's ceremony coincided

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 5h

Redmond’s economy is taking off with Amazon and Nosler moving in. Local leaders say the growth will bring good-paying jobs, but they're keeping an eye on maintaining the city's small-town identity.

Redmond’s manufacturing growth aims to boost jobs while keeping city's identity

Redmond’s economy is taking off with Amazon and Nosler moving in. Local leaders say the growth will bring good-paying jobs, but it's keeping an eye on maintaining the city's small-town identity.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 6h

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has made another donation to support Crook County School District’s growing robotics and Career and Technical Education programs.

Meta donates to Crook County School District's robotics, CTE programs

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has made another donation to support Crook County School District’s growing robotics and Career and Technical Education programs.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 7h

A Sisters family is still searching for their 24-year-old horse, Cinnamon, who vanished near Benson Lake in August. They’re offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return or the location of his remains.

Sisters family offers $2,000 reward for missing horse that bolted 2 months ago

A Sisters family is still searching for their 24-year-old horse, Cinnamon, who vanished near Benson Lake in August. They’re offering a $2,000 reward for his safe return or the location of his remains.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 8h

A Bend developer offered her empty lot to house families in need, but not everyone is happy about the new tiny homes on Franklin Avenue. The project’s supporters say it could be a model for helping Central Oregon’s unhoused.

New tiny home village in Bend welcomes first resident amid celebration and complaints

A Bend developer offered her empty lot to house families in need, but not everyone is happy about the new tiny homes on Franklin Avenue. The project’s supporters say it could be a model for helping Central Oregon’s unhoused.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 9h

WATCH Central Oregon Daily News at 5:00 p.m. livestream at this link and on the Central Oregon Daily News app. Also watch live on KOHD/ABC. And tune in at 6:00 p.m. on KBNZ/CBS.

LIVESTREAM: Central Oregon Daily News at 5:00 p.m. with Molly Hendrickson, Brooke Snavely and Dorrell Wenninger

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 10h

A new chapter for downtown Bend dining. We now know what's going in at the old 900 Wall location, although there are a lot of details yet to be released.

New restaurant to take over old 900 Wall in Bend

A new chapter for downtown Bend dining — The Hudson is moving into the former 900 Wall space, promising “Bend’s Premier Fine Dining Experience.”

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 11h

Only one in four Americans has a will. Estate Planning Awareness Week is your reminder to take charge and protect the people who matter most with three specific but important documents.

One simple way to protect your family’s future. You just need to make the time

Only one in four Americans has a will. Estate Planning Awareness Week is your reminder to take charge and protect the people who matter most with three specific but important documents.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 12h

DANCING WITH THE CENTRAL OREGON STARS: Andre Gregoriou and his partner Annabel Pineda are competing in Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars on Oct. 18 at Caldera High School, benefiting Sparrow Clubs.

Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars: Andre and Annabel

Andre Gregoriou and his partner Annabel Pineda are competing in Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars on Oct. 18 at Caldera High School, benefiting Sparrow Clubs.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 13h

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors.

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 14h

Bend’s Spa W has closed after 27 years, citing economic hardships. At least one customer said the closure left her with unused gift cards worth hundreds of dollars.

Customer left out hundreds after Spa W in Bend suddenly closes

A Bend woman says she’s out hundreds of dollars after Spa W suddenly closed following 27 years in business. The longtime spa cited rising costs and pandemic challenges, but some

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 15h

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 16h

Associated Press, Newsmax and the New York Times said they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon.

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

The New York Times, The Associated Press, Reuters and Newsmax said they will not sign a Defense Department document about its new press rules, making it likely the Trump administration will evict their reporters from the Pentagon.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 17h

ODFW is reminding hunters that using drones, thermal devices and e-bikes in restricted areas is illegal and harms Oregon’s wildlife. It's also warning that asking ChatGPT the hunting rules is not the best option.

ODFW urges hunters to keep it fair as poaching tech use rises

ODFW is reminding hunters that using drones, thermal devices and e-bikes in restricted areas is illegal and harms Oregon’s wildlife. It's also warning that asking ChatGPT the hunting rules is not the best option.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 18h

Gov. Tina Kotek has not announced her reelection plans for 2026, but her fundraising has kicked into a higher gear. Meanwhile, Kotek’s 2022 Republican opponent, state Rep. Christine Drazan is keeping her options open.

Kotek raises money ahead of possible 2026 reelection run; Drazan keeps mum

Gov. Tina Kotek has not announced her reelection plans for 2026, but her fundraising has kicked into a higher gear. Meanwhile, Kotek’s 2022 Republican opponent, state Rep. Christine Drazan is keeping her options open.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 19h

A Portland man was airlifted to the hospital after an ATV rolled over in the Ochoco Mountains. Deputies say a young passenger escaped injury.

Portland man airlifted after ATV rollover in Ochoco Mountains

A Portland man was airlifted to the hospital after an ATV rolled over in the Ochoco Mountains. Deputies say a young passenger escaped injury.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 20h

WATCH Good Morning Central Oregon livestream at this link or on the Central Oregon Daily News App. Also watch on KOHD/ABC and KBNZ/CBS.

LIVESTREAM: Good Morning Central Oregon at 6:00 a.m. with Scott Elnes, Megan Sinclair and Emily Kirk

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 23h

A new round of layoffs at the Education Department is threatening new disruption in areas from special education to civil rights enforcement and after-school programs.

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and more

A new round of layoffs at the Education Department is threatening new disruption in areas from special education to civil rights enforcement and after-school programs.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH Central Oregon Daily News at 11:00 p.m. at this link and on the Central Oregon Daily News app. Also watch on KOHD/ABC and KBNZ/CBS.

LIVESTREAM: Central Oregon Daily News at 11:00 p.m. with Peyton Thomas, Molly Hendrickson and Dorrell Wenninger

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon. The scaffolding on the western façade, set up for conservation work 20 years ago, has been removed.

Greece's famed Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in decades

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon. The scaffolding on the western façade, set up for conservation work 20 years ago, has been removed.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

For those asking "Who cares?" that Taylor Swift made history with the most albums sold in the first week -- the answer is at least 4 million people.

'Who cares' about Taylor Swift? At least 4 million people by this new record-setting metric

For those asking "Who cares?" that Taylor Swift made history with the most albums sold in the first week -- the answer is at least 4 million people.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

With an eye on collaboration, five City of Bend departments that are spread across the city are moving in together at a new $130 million public works campus starting this week.

City of Bend consolidates 5 departments to 1 campus to boost collaboration

With an eye on collaboration, five City of Bend departments that are spread across the city are moving in together at a new $130 million public works campus starting this week.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

A new alliance is bringing Central Oregon’s business community together. The Regional Business Alliance aims to give local owners a stronger voice on statewide issues.

Central Oregon businesses join forces under new Regional Business Alliance

A new alliance is bringing Central Oregon’s business community together. The Regional Business Alliance aims to give local owners a stronger voice on statewide issues.

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Central Oregon Daily News @codaily.bsky.social · 1d

REMEMBER THE "BASIC RULE": As Monday's fog lowered the speed limit on Highway 97 near La Pine and Sunriver to 30 mph, police want to remind you of something called the "basic rule" as driving conditions become more treacherous.

US 97 variable speed signs drop to lowest limit during foggy morning commute

REMEMBER THE "BASIC RULE": As Monday's fog lowered the speed limit on Highway 97 near La Pine and Sunriver to 30 mph, police want to remind you of something called the "basic rule" as driving conditions become more treacherous.

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