Pile burning to begin on Deschutes National Forest
Fire and fuels specialists will begin burning slash piles across the Deschutes National Forest this week as fall weather brings more moisture,…
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Local Alert Weather – Wed. PM
Happy Wednesday evening, everyone! A slight chance for showers is ahead tonight as clouds and moisture have rolled in from the west. Winds will be…
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C.O. marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(Update: Adding police, Saving Grace comments) There is a need for more resources for victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Central Oregon. October…
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Two missing hikers, 71, found safe near Mount Hood
(Update: Hikers found safe) ZIGZAG, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say two 71-year-old hikers who disappeared from the group they were with near Mount…
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Corvallis man sues clinic over donated sperm used for 17 kids
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Corvallis man who says his donated sperm was used to father at least 17 children in violation of an agreement that allowed…
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Allegiant’s RDM-Las Vegas, Phoenix flights set to take off
Starting this week, Allegiant Air adds two new twice-weekly, nonstop flights from Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) to McCarran International Airport…
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New Oregon business tax sparks C.O. worry, confusion
A new business tax is set to go into effect this coming year, and state officials are holding meetings around the state to explain where things stand…
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North Unit Irrigation District plans canal piping
The North Unit Irrigation District and project partners will hold a public meeting later this month on their canal-piping proposal to modernize aging…
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Growing C.O. hemp industry leads to hay shortages
(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll; vet speaks on whether horses could eat hemp instead) A mix of bad weather and Oregon farmers switching out hay for…
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OSU researcher uses miniatures to test self-driving cars
An autonomous systems expert at Oregon State University is helping to lead an effort to build research infrastructure for the safety, performance and…
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Man accused of throwing roofing nails onto streets arrested
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Police say they have finally caught a man who for two years has been throwing roofing nails on Oregon City roads in the…
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Crook County chooses new mental health service provider
BestCare Treatment Services will take over as the Crook County Community Mental Health provider, replacing Lutheran Community Services Northwest,…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather, Wednesday AM, 10-2-19
-GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING, EVERYONE… After a frosty morning chilly air will linger over the region today, despite seeing plenty of sunshine.…
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Jefferson County offers incentives for more industrial space
Jefferson County has finalized a grant program that offers a cash incentive for the private development community to construct new industrial or…
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C.O. Locavore launches ‘Round Up Rodeo’ fundraiser
The non-profit Central Oregon Locavore has launched a fundraiser called the Round Up Rodeo to obtain an updated point of sale system that will allow…
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Kids’ healthy eating habits: Don’t ‘yuck’ someone’s ‘yum’
To combat rising obesity rates among children, experts say healthy eating habits are key. One program aiming to put kids on track for healthier food…
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Mt. Bachelor’s latest ride: Freestyle, reinvented
Mt. Bachelor announced Tuesday the latest of its several additions to the slopes for this snow season. NewsChannel 21 got an exclusive look at the…
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Bend Municipal Airport lays out flight path to future
(Update: Comments from airport manager, city Economic Development Director) Just six years after its last planning update, continued growth at the…
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Shooting victim shows up at St. Charles Madras ER
A woman with a gunshot wound showed up early Tuesday morning at the St. Charles Madras ER, prompting an investigation that has found ” no…
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Bend Fire reminder: Time to get that furnace checked
With the onset of cold weather, residential heating systems are quickly being put to the test. Now is the time to have your furnace checked to ensure…
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