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Starting this week, parents across the nation can get their children as young as 6 months old vaccinated against COVID-19. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup (WSSRW) found Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children ages 6 months through 4 years to be safe and effective. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to talk to their health care provider or pediatrician about which vaccine is right for their child, or call 211. The FDA also authorized for emergency use Moderna...

Most Deschutes County and City of Bend offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and was declared a federal and a state holiday in 2021. This is the first year that Deschutes County is observing Juneteenth. Since Juneteenth falls on a Sunday this year, the County will observe it on Monday, June 20. The County is a sponsor of the Juneteenth Celebration for Central Oregon that was hosted by The Father's Group. The event was held on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 in Bend.

The largest drug bust in Jefferson County history was reported Tuesday by Sheriff' Marc Heckathorn. More details are expected to be released soon. Sheriff' Heckathorn reported Tuesday: A long term DTO (Drug Trafficking Organization) investigation culminated Tuesday when law enforcement from across Oregon arrived in the early morning and served six simultaneous search warrants at six different addresses across northern Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office partnered with CODE (Central Oregon Drug Enforcement) and utilized CERT (Central Oregon Emergency Response ...

Local authorities have located a person of interest related to a shooting in the area of Highway 126 east and SE Sherman Road. Deschutes County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the area to investigate a report of a subject with a gunshot wound. No other details were released. This is an active investigation. Further details will be released at a later time.

The first of more than fifty concerts kicks off Tuesday night in Bend with the 'Little Ol' Band from Texas" - ZZ Top. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and special guest Ben Rice gets the party started at 7 p.m. sharp. Sarah McLachlan, singer, songwriter and engaging storyteller widely known for hits "Building a Mystery," "Adia" and "Angel," performs Friday, June 10 with special guest Indigo Girls. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the music starts at 6:30 p.m.Hayden Homes Amphitheater Venue Reminders: This is a CASHLESS VENUE with a CLEAR BAG POLICY. DO NOT BRING CH...