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COCC braces for possible $1.5M budget cut that could impact courses, student services Central Oregon Community College may be forced to reduce courses and student services as Oregon prepares for major budget cuts. The college is asking the community to help advocate for continued state support.

Central Oregon Community College may be forced to reduce courses and student services as Oregon prepares for major budget cuts. The college is asking the community to help advocate for continued state support.

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Video shows San Francisco light rail operator fall asleep as train speeds to 50 mph Newly released video shows a San Francisco light rail operator falling asleep as a train sped through a tunnel at 50 mph, sending passengers tumbling. Officials say fatigue caused the

VIDEO: Newly released video shows a San Francisco light rail operator allegedly falling asleep as a train sped through a tunnel at 50 mph, sending passengers tumbling.

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Melrose Pro previews Fuhgeddaboudit Variety Show to support Alzheimer's Association Gina Christopher from Melrose Pro talks about about their upcoming Fuhgeddaboudit Variety Show, supporting the Alzheimer's Association. The event will be at the Oxford Hotel on Sunday, November 16th from 4:30p.m.-7:00pm.

Gina Christopher from Melrose Pro talks about about their upcoming Fuhgeddaboudit Variety Show, supporting the Alzheimer's Association. The event will be at the Oxford Hotel on Sunday, November 16th from 4:30p.m.-7:00pm.

SUV crashes into Ulta Beauty shop during chase caught on police dashcam (WWJ) A woman faces charges in connection with a police pursuit that ended in a crash into a beauty shop in Royal Oak, Michigan.

VIDEO: A police chase ended in a crash into an Ulta Beauty store in Michigan. The whole thing was caught on police dashcam, including the driver's repeated efforts to drive through the store.

Police, Bend Park and Rec address growing parking issues on Deschutes Market Road A SIGN OF BEND PARKING WOES: Drivers are ignoring no-parking signs along Deschutes Market Road near Pine Nursery Park. Police and Bend Park and Rec are working to curb growing parking issues in northeast Bend.

A SIGN OF BEND PARKING WOES: Drivers are ignoring no-parking signs along Deschutes Market Road near Pine Nursery Park. Police and Bend Park and Rec are working to curb growing parking issues in northeast Bend.

Beavers are back on the Crooked River, proving years-long restoration plan works CROOKED RIVER COMEBACK: A flood tore down fences along the Crooked River — and it turned out to be the best thing for beavers. They’ve returned, rebuilt wetlands, had kits and brought new life to the landscape.

CROOKED RIVER COMEBACK: A flood tore down fences along the Crooked River — and it turned out to be the best thing for beavers. They’ve returned, rebuilt wetlands, had kits and brought new life to the landscape.

Balloon honoring drunk driving victim lands at Redmond Airport after 300-mile journey A balloon released in memory of a California teen killed by a drunk driver traveled 300 miles before landing at Redmond Airport — connecting her mother with strangers moved by her story.

POWERFUL MESSAGE: A balloon released in memory of a California teen killed by a drunk driver traveled 300 miles before landing at Redmond Airport — connecting her mother with strangers moved by her story.

Deschutes County committee picks new district map in narrow vote, cancels final meeting DESCHUTES CO. DISTRICT MAP: A committee has narrowly picked it's recommended map for new Board of Commissioner districts. It also canceled the final public meeting. It goes to the current board next, then voters.

DESCHUTES CO. DISTRICT MAP: A committee has narrowly picked it's recommended map for new Board of Commissioner districts. It also canceled the final public meeting. It goes to the current board next, then voters.

New license plate honors conservation efforts at Oregon Zoo Oregonians have a new license plate design option to support conservation education, species recovery and animal well-being at the Oregon Zoo.

Oregonians have a new license plate design option to support conservation education, species recovery and animal well-being at the Oregon Zoo.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS! The clouds weren’t too cooperative last night, but our friend Johnny Oliver of what little we could see of the Northern Lights.

What is 'ghost tapping' and how could it scam you this holiday shopping season The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about a new scam called “ghost tapping” that targets tap-to-pay cards. Here’s how to stay safe while shopping this season.

PROTECT YOUR MONEY: The Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers about a scam called “ghost tapping” that targets tap-to-pay cards. Here’s how to stay safe while shopping this season.

'We did what we had to do': Local grandma gets temporary home after 5 years in the woods Trish Gaut is one of more than 7 million grandparents in the U.S. who have become full-time caregivers. An informal guardianship prevented her from getting the assistance she needed to move out of the woods. Social stigma almost kept her there.

Trish Gaut is one of more than 7 million grandparents in the U.S. who have become full-time caregivers. An informal guardianship prevented her from getting the assistance she needed to move out of the woods. Social stigma almost kept her there.

New disc golf store opens its doors on Bend’s north side A new shop just opened for Central Oregon’s growing disc golf community. Dingerz Disc Golf Warehouse offers discs and accessories.

A new shop just opened for Central Oregon’s growing disc golf community. Dingerz Disc Golf Warehouse offers discs and accessories.

Pinky G's Pizzeria serves up slices, large pies and creative combos Whether you come for lunch or dinner, alone or with a group, Pinky G's has a unique pizza that's sure to delight.

TASTE THIS! Whether you come for lunch or dinner, alone or with a group, Pinky G's has a unique pizza that's sure to delight.

Opening delayed for new Farewell Market natural grocer in southwest Bend The new Farewell Market in southwest Bend is pushing back its opening a few weeks, but is still set to open this year.

The new Farewell Market in southwest Bend is pushing back its opening a few weeks, but is still set to open this year.

McDonald’s honors veterans at grand opening of new Redmond location McDonald’s opened its third Redmond location with a Veterans Day celebration that included free meals and donations to local nonprofits.

McDonald’s opened its third Redmond location with a Veterans Day celebration that included free meals and donations to local nonprofits.

Sisters residents invited to weigh in on new downtown signage plans Sisters residents can help shape how visitors navigate downtown. A public forum on wayfinding and signage designs happens Wednesday evening at City Council Chambers.

Sisters residents can help shape how visitors navigate downtown. A public forum on wayfinding and signage designs happens Wednesday evening at City Council Chambers.

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What is infant botulism? What to know about outbreak tied to formula ByHeart recalled all of its baby formula nationwide amid an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened at least 15 babies including at least one in Oregon. Here’s what parents need to know about the symptoms, treatment and risks.

INFANT BOTULISM FACTS: ByHeart recalled all of its baby formula nationwide amid an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened at least 15 babies including at least one in Oregon. Here’s what parents need to know about the symptoms, treatment and risks.

Watchdog group demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator. The group argues that OpenAI has prioritized market speed over safety.

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator. The group argues that OpenAI has prioritized market speed over safety.

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Bend Veterans Day Parade celebrates those who served HONORING VETERANS IN BEND: Here are some of the sights and sounds of Tuesday's Bend Veterans Day Parade.

HONORING VETERANS IN BEND: Here are some of the sights and sounds of Tuesday's Bend Veterans Day Parade.

Bend Lava Bears girls soccer team secures place in state finals Click here to view this video from centraloregondaily.com.

VIDEO: We were there today as the Bend Lava Bears girls soccer team advanced to its second straight 5A championship game. That's coming up Saturday.

2 on the run after driver attacked, robbed by hitchhikers in Harney County: sheriff Authorities are warning Harney County drivers not to pick up hitchhikers after a robbery near Burns. Deputies are searching for two people they say are suspects still on the run.

Authorities are warning Harney County drivers not to pick up hitchhikers after a robbery near Burns. Deputies are searching for two people they say are suspects still on the run.

Madras Boy Scouts aim to place 600 wreaths on veterans’ graves Madras Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are raising funds to honor every veteran’s grave in Jefferson County through Wreaths Across America. They want to place a wreath on 600 graves.

Madras Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are raising funds to honor every veteran’s grave in Jefferson County through Wreaths Across America. They want to place a wreath on 600 graves.

John Heylin drops out of Deschutes County commissioner race John Heylin has withdrawn from the Deschutes County Commission race, leaving 13 candidates vying for four open seats in the 2026 election.

ELECTION SHAKEUP: John Heylin has withdrawn from the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners race, leaving 13 candidates vying for four open seats in the 2026 election.

'Dance is for everybody': Bend dance studio brings joy with adaptive hip hop class "DANCE IS FOR EVERYBODY": Every Tuesday night in Bend, an adaptive hip hop class at Iconic Dance turns rhythm into joy — giving dancers of all abilities a space to shine and belong.

"DANCE IS FOR EVERYBODY": Every Tuesday night in Bend, an adaptive hip hop class at Iconic Dance turns rhythm into joy — giving dancers of all abilities a space to shine and belong.

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LAVA BEARS ADVANCE: The Bend High School girls soccer team is headed to the 5A state final on Saturday to face North Eugene/Triangle Lake, which defeated Summit this afternoon.