Latino Association to help more families who have not received COVID-19 benefits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association will open a second round of emergency aid from May 18-22 for Latino residents who have lost…
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Bend bike shops see surge in sales
Sunnyside Sports in Bend reflects a nationwide upswing in interest in bikes, but also facing a supply challenge to meet the demand, especially for…
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Mt. Bachelor reopening weekend draws many
Mt. Bachelor reopened this weekend for nine last days of spring skiing for passholders, with modified operations to encourage social distancing and…
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2 Bend men charged in unrelated weekend DUII hit-and-run crashes
Two Bend men face DUII and hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a pair of unrelated crashes on the north and south ends of town…
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#ToTheMax Challenge – Week 6
For the final week of the #ToTheMax Challenge, we feature a trick shot, a cute cat and play time with pollen. Thank you so much for participating…
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More rain, possibly thunderstorms on Monday
The rainy weather we had over the weekend will stick with us on Monday, with another chance for thunderstorms beginning after 11 a.m. Our chance for…
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Idaho’s first mail-in primary moves ahead amid coronavirus
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho is holding an entirely mail-in primary for the first time as the state works to slow the spread of the coronavirus…
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OSU Extension creates youth education web page for families and educators
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University Extension Service has created an online resource to support the health and education of children…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: Week of May 18-24
Here’s the city of Bend’s weekly road and traffic report for the week of May…
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Small plane crashes in Columbia River; 2 aboard swim to shore
A single-engine plane crashed into the Columbia River at Cascade Locks on Sunday, but the two Washington state residents aboard swam to shore with…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 12 new cases – lowest count in 2 months
The Oregon Health Authority reported no new deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday, for the third straight day and the seventh time in the past two weeks –…
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Oregon’s first remdesivir shipments destined for cases at hospitals across the state
Oregon has received its first shipments of remdesivir, an experimental drug that has been used to treat patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19,…
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Coast Guard rescues 2 kayakers in distress near Haystack Rock
A Coast Guard air crew rescued two kayakers in distress in the vicinity of Haystack Rock Saturday afternoon near Pacific…
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Oregon DEQ objects to draft EPA permits on 4 lower Columbia River dams
Oregon’s DEQ objects to EPA’s draft water quality permits for four lower Columbia River dams, saying they don’t address the dams’ effects on…
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Oregon court restrictions relaxed in Phase 1 counties
Oregon Chief Justice Martha Walters issued an order Friday relaxing court operating restrictions in counties that have received permission from Gov.…
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Showers and thunderstorms on the way
Strong northwest winds will be pushing this new storm system east across the Cascades and into Central Oregon. Rain is likely Sunday morning, with…
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Two Bend skate parks reopen
Two Bend skate parks reopened Saturday, much to the enjoyment of users, even with a request for physical…
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Deschutes Brewery sells old barrels for reuse
Deschutes Brewery put dozens of barrels up for sale on Saturday after their use to age wine and bourbon, so people can recycle them as furniture or…
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Armed Forces Day observed in Bend
Members of the Bend Heroes Foundation and others gathered Saturday at the Bend Heroes Memorial for a ceremony marking Armed Forces Day, and Bend…
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C.O. receives almost $430,000 from state for rent relief assistance
Oregon Housing and Community Services COVID 19 Rent Relief Program is now helping families who were at risk of…
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