Emily Cureton
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Bend, OR, United States
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Bend shooting suspect charged in killing of Barry Washington Jr.
Ian MacKenzie Cranston faces charges of second degree murder, first degree manslaughter, second degree manslaughter and others. → Read More
Bend city council favors permanent fireworks ban
Council moves toward banning sales and personal use due to fire risk from a hotter, drier climate. → Read More
St. Charles agrees to union contract in Bend, but tensions remain
A day after the contract was ratified, the union and the hospital put out very different messages. → Read More
Bend man charged with 3 murders, including open case from January
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel insists his office did not have enough evidence to charge a Bend man with a January murder. That man now stands accused of two additional killings. → Read More
Temporary warming shelter opens in Bend with uncertain future
The new seasonal shelter offers 70 beds inside a former thrift store, and is located near public transit and stores. On its first night of operation, 56 people showed up. → Read More
Some Oregon votes have been signed, sealed, delivered — but not yet counted
Long after Election Day, thousands of Oregonians’ votes are in limbo. The routine process to prevent fraud could affect the outcome of a close state senate race. → Read More
A new sheriff, and the end of an era in Eastern Oregon
Five-term Grant County Sheriff Glenn Palmer has been ousted by Todd McKinley. → Read More
New metrics make it easier for rural Oregon schools to reopen
The Oregon Department of Education has announced new health metrics that make it easier for rural schools to reopen. But districts are still trying to figure out what these benchmarks mean. → Read More
As Drought Grips Oregon, A Water Warning In Bend
Even with a mountain spring source, Bend warns of water shortage and irrigation districts push for emergency aid. → Read More
Rural Oregon Leaders Mull Revolt Against COVID-19 Reopening Rules
Resentments over restrictions boiled over in rural communities with few COVID-19 cases, as local leaders watch large crowds demonstrate for racial equality while church and other gatherings remain prohibited. → Read More
After Outbreak, No Running Water On Parts Of Warm Springs Reservation
Pandemic slows response to elderly residents without sinks or showers. → Read More
At Least 10 Oregon Counties Approved To Reopen Business As Of Friday
The list of counties informed they can reopen restaurants, bars, salons and malls includes two of Oregon's largest cities. → Read More
Masks, Quarantine To Be Mandatory On Warm Springs Reservation
Tribal leaders are taking more drastic measures than state, counties. → Read More
Postcards From The Pandemic: ‘It Comes Home’ For A Traveling Nurse
A home health and hospice nurse who lives in Bend shares her experience — and fears — on facing the coronavirus pandemic outside hospital walls. → Read More
Postcards From The Pandemic: Shut-In Oregon Kids
Shut-in Oregon kids share what they’re going through. → Read More
Central Oregon Works To Fight 'Information Crisis' Around Coronavirus
Central Oregon officials in three counties are working to quell rumors about the COVID-19 virus. → Read More
Malware Attack Potentially Exposes Bend Utility Rate Payers' Credit Card Info
City of Bend utility customers were notified Tuesday of a data breach that may have compromised credit card information last fall. → Read More
Oregon Senators Introduce Tribal Water Quality Bill
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation this week to better fund water systems in tribal communities. → Read More
A Horse Who Sued A Person Provokes Oregon Agricultural Interests
The lawsuit puts a fundamental question to the courts: Can a horse sue a person? → Read More
When Wheelchairs Failed Him, He Invented A New Way To Hike
A Bend, Oregon, inventor designs for more equity in the outdoor adventure community. → Read More