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Tired of dating apps? Speed dating returns to Central Oregon this week An Oregon matchmaking agency is hosting multiple speed dating events in Central Oregon ahead of Valentine’s Day, offering an in-person alternative to dating apps. The events are designed for singles

An Oregon matchmaking agency is hosting multiple speed dating events in Central Oregon ahead of Valentine’s Day, offering an in-person alternative to dating apps.

Think Wild offers Valentine’s Day gift baskets to support local wildlife Think Wild is offering Valentine’s Day gift baskets filled with local goodies, with proceeds supporting wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Think Wild is offering Valentine’s Day gift baskets filled with local goodies, with proceeds supporting wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Orders must be placed by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Bend Eddie Bauer store shutting down amid company bankruptcy The Eddie Bauer store at the Bend Outlet Mall is closing following reports the company filed for bankruptcy. The outdoor clothing retailer plans to shut down all North American locations.

The Eddie Bauer store at the Bend Outlet Mall is set to close following reports the company filed for bankruptcy. The outdoor clothing retailer plans to shut down all North American locations.

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Police detain suspect after threat prompts response at Prineville school Police responded to reported threats involving Crook County High School and a Prineville police officer Monday morning. One person was taken into custody and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

Police responded to reported threats involving Crook County High School and a Prineville police officer Monday morning. One person was taken into custody and authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

Central Oregon Trails Alliance names new executive director Central Oregon Trails Alliance has named Casey Andrews as its new executive director.

Central Oregon Trails Alliance has named Casey Andrews as its new executive director.

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Lindsey Vonn's father tells AP her Olympic crash marks 'end of her career' if he has any say Lindsey Vonn's father says she will no longer race if he has any say. The American skiing superstar broke her leg in the Olympics downhill over the weekend.

Lindsey Vonn's father says she will no longer race if he has any say. The American skiing superstar broke her leg in the Olympics downhill over the weekend.

Lack of snow forces halt to trail grooming at Meissner Sno-Park That's not some file image we grabbed. That's Meissner Sno-Park two days ago. Low snow has forced Meissner Nordic Club to pause grooming until more snow arrives -- a bummer for cross-country and skate skiers.

This is not some file image we grabbed. This is Meissner Sno-Park two days ago. Low snow has forced Meissner Nordic Club to pause grooming until more snow arrives -- a bummer for cross-country and skate skiers.

‘My colon blew up’: lawsuits mount over GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Lawsuits are piling up against makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, with patients alleging blindness, bowel injuries and brain damage. Drugmakers say the benefits outweigh the risks and warnings are adequate.

Lawsuits are piling up against makers of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, with patients alleging blindness, bowel injuries and brain damage. Drugmakers say the benefits outweigh the risks and warnings are adequate.

Yes, that Super Bowl halftime wedding was real — and it started in Oregon Yes, that was a real wedding during the Super Bowl halftime show — and it all started with an engagement on the Oregon Coast. The surprise vows even left their engagement photographer stunned.

Yes, that was a real wedding during the Super Bowl halftime show — and it all started with an engagement on the Oregon Coast. The surprise vows even left their engagement photographer stunned.

Bend skier Hunter Hess defends love of country after drawing Trump's ire Bend Olympian Hunter Hess is responding after President Donald Trump criticized comments he made about representing the U.S. Fellow athletes and ski organizations are now rallying behind him.

"I LOVE MY COUNTRY 🇺🇸": Bend Olympian Hunter Hess responded on Instagram today after President Donald Trump criticized comments he made about representing the U.S. Fellow athletes and ski organizations are now rallying behind Hess.

Thomason Auto Group announces closure after owner’s death Thomason Auto Group announced it is closing its Bend and Redmond locations following the death of owner Chris Thomason. The dealership thanked the community for 10 years of support.

Thomason Auto Group announced it is closing its Bend and Redmond locations following the death of owner Chris Thomason. The dealership thanked the community for 10 years of support.

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How learning your tax brackets now could save you real money later Your tax return isn’t just paperwork — it can be a roadmap to paying less next year. A behavioral economist explains how understanding tax brackets and changing habits now can lead to real savings.

Your tax return isn’t just paperwork — it can be a roadmap to paying less next year. A behavioral economist explains how understanding tax brackets and changing habits now can lead to real savings.

Oregon skier’s Olympic downhill ends in dramatic finish It was a nail-biter in the women’s Olympic downhill for Oregon skier Jackie Wiles, finishing just off the podium

It was a nail-biter in the women’s Olympic downhill for Oregon skier Jackie Wiles, finishing just off the podium

Prineville woman killed in rollover crash on Juniper Canyon Road A 47-year-old Prineville woman died after her SUV rolled over and struck trees on Juniper Canyon Road Saturday morning, according to the Crook County Sheriff's Office.

A 47-year-old Prineville woman died after her SUV rolled over and struck trees on Juniper Canyon Road Saturday morning, according to the Crook County Sheriff's Office.

Oregon Supreme Court orders dismissal of cases when defendants lack lawyers The Oregon Supreme Court ruled criminal charges must be dismissed if defendants don’t receive a lawyer within set time limits. The decision could impact thousands of cases statewide.

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled criminal charges must be dismissed if defendants don’t receive a lawyer within set time limits. The decision could impact thousands of cases statewide.

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SEAHAWKS WIN SUPER BOWL LX: A dominating defensive performance gives the Seattle Seahawks its second Vince Lombardi Trophy, 29-13 over New England.

How much gold is actually in a 2026 Winter Olympics medal? They look solid gold, but Olympic medals tell a different story. Here’s how much gold is really inside the medals athletes will lift at the 2026 Winter Games.

They look solid gold, but Olympic medals tell a different story. Here’s how much gold is really inside the medals athletes will lift at the 2026 Winter Games.

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SUPER BOWL 60 HALFTIME: What do you think of the game so far? What do the Patriots need to do to get past this Seahawks D? What do the Seahawks need to do to get some distance on the Pats?

Trump calls Bend Olympic skier Hunter Hess a 'real loser' after comments on representing US President Trump called Bend Olympic skier Hunter Hess a “real loser” after Hess said it can be difficult to represent the U.S. amid political division. Hess said he represents the values and people he believes reflect the best of the country.

UPDATED with video of Hunter Hess' comments and the post by President Trump.

The sheep from Oregon company behind Team USA’s woolly Olympic looks Those white Team USA coats in Milan are more than fashion. They’re made with American wool sourced from the West, chosen by an Oregon company for warmth, sustainability and classic style.

Those white Team USA coats in Milan are more than fashion. They’re made with American wool sourced from the West, chosen by an Oregon company for warmth, sustainability and classic style.

Oregon Supreme Court orders dismissal of cases when defendants lack lawyers The Oregon Supreme Court ruled criminal charges must be dismissed if defendants don’t receive a lawyer within set time limits. The decision could impact thousands of cases statewide.

The Oregon Supreme Court ruled criminal charges must be dismissed if defendants don’t receive a lawyer within set time limits. The decision could impact thousands of cases statewide.

Puppy Bowl XXII returns with 150 dogs ahead of Sunday’s big game Before the big game kicks off, Puppy Bowl XXII returns Sunday with 150 adoptable dogs, special needs pups and plenty of cute chaos. Here’s when it starts, who’s playing and how to watch.

Before the big game kicks off, Puppy Bowl XXII returns Sunday with 150 adoptable dogs, special needs pups and plenty of cute chaos. Here’s when it starts, who’s playing and how to watch.

Beachcomber discovers massive fin whale carcass on Oregon coast A rare fin whale was found dead on Sunset Beach near Warrenton early Friday morning. State and federal agencies are responding to the discovery.

A rare fin whale was found dead on Sunset Beach near Warrenton early Friday morning.

Oregon skier eyes Olympic gold — then cheers Seahawks in Super Bowl Oregon skier Jacqueline Wiles has big plans for Super Bowl Sunday. It starts with going for gold in the women’s downhill at the Olympics before rooting for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

Oregon skier Jacqueline Wiles has big plans for Super Bowl Sunday. It starts with going for gold in the women’s downhill at the Olympics before rooting for the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.

How much more daylight will Central Oregon see in February? Brighter days are ahead in Bend. The city will gain more than an hour of daylight in February as sunrises come earlier and sunsets stretch later.

Brighter days are ahead in Bend. The city will gain more than an hour of daylight in February as sunrises come earlier and sunsets stretch later.

Why Olympic athletes bite their medals during the Games It’s one of the most iconic Olympic moments. Here’s why athletes bite their medals and how the tradition became a must-have photo.

It’s one of the most iconic Olympic moments. Here’s why athletes bite their medals and how the tradition became a must-have photo.