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Bend Police prepare to stop drunk drivers over holiday weekend
DUI's have increased in Deschutes County, according to the district attorney.
Oregon’s only abortion clinic east of the Cascades braces for more patients
Due to an upcoming ban in Idaho, some Oregonians will have to travel hundreds of additional miles to receive legal abortion services.

Water company sues Bend newspaper to keep its biggest consumers a secret
A private water company is suing an Oregon newspaper after a court ordered it to supply records on consumer data.

Bend’s booming tourism industry hits labor shortage snag
Outdoor outfitters, hotels and restaurants across Bend are struggling to find and retain employees in a region heavily reliant on tourism to fund its local economy. This means a reduction in services and potentially longer wait times for consumers.

After resignations, Bend City Council appoints two new members
The council's appointments come after two members suddenly left their positions in May for varying reasons.
As St. Charles Health System faces financial crisis, its doctors want to unionize
The decision to form a union came just two weeks after the hospital laid off 105 employees and eliminated 76 vacant positions, a response to millions of dollars in losses accumulated this year.

OSU-Cascades starts scholarship to ease child care worker shortage
Central Oregon has a gap of more than 3,000 childcare spots, while the rest of the state faces similar shortages.

Former Bend city councilor says transphobic, racist bullying led to resignation
Rita Schenkelberg quit their time in office on Wednesday, burned out on public life halfway through a four-year term, leaving the Bend city council less diverse.
Bend homeless shelter code moves ahead, with compromises
Bend city councilors approved new zoning to draw homeless shelters, but not without making some concessions.

For Bend’s next mayor, a short stint could be a hard sell
Bend officials will choose a mayor, and some aren't happy about it.