Bend council creates Environment and Climate Committee, seeks applicants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors Wednesday evening voted to establish the Environment and Climate Committee. The committee’s primary focus…
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‘Cabin South’ opens in southwest Bend
The owner of “Cabin 22” has expanded to a Brookswood Plaza…
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City of Sisters creates park planning, public events position
The town will hire the person for employment starting this…
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Deschutes commissioners discuss Smith Rock neighbors’ parking concerns
Deschutes County commissioners and state park officials met Wednesday to discuss possible solutions to the latest parking issues on streets near…
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Bend business owner says jobless benefits have added to challenges to fill openings
For Stacy Rightmire, summertime can be one of the busiest times of the year for her roofing company — and with the recent storm that tore through…
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Clear conditions and warm weather
Happy Thursday morning, Central Oregon! After a warm and sunny Wednesday, temperatures will continue to climb Thursday, with some cities possibly…
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New mural being painted in Bend
A new mural is being painted in Bend on the side of Wall Street Suites. It should be done in less than one…
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High Desert Museum reopens
The High Desert Museum reopened Wednesday with modifications. The museum can hold up to 250 people at a…
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Gov. Brown requires mask use in 7 counties amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Kate Brown took new steps in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases in some areas of the state on Wednesday, including a requirement to wear face…
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Portland cuts police budget over force, injustice
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — City commissioners in Portland have voted to cut nearly $16 million from the Portland Police Bureau’s budget in response to…
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CDC recognizes Crook County Health Dept. diabetes prevention program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Health Department achieved a milestone in its delivery of a national program for preventing diabetes in…
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St. Charles again allowing one visitor a day for hospital patients
For the first time in more than three months, St. Charles Health System is allowing one visitor a day for its hospital patients, under certain…
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Tumalo Falls Day-Use Area reopens to visitors Thursday
The Deschutes National Forest has announced it will reopen the popular Tumalo Falls day-use site to visitors on…
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‘Chapter 2’: Deschutes Public Library facilities to reopen to public, in limited way
‘Chapter 2’ of the Deschutes Public Library’s phased reopening starts on June 22, when customers can enter the buildings again — albeit in a…
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Two C. Oregon high school seniors receive West Point appointments, scholarships
Brooke Parker of Redmond High and Ethan Reed of Summit High have received appointments, full scholarships to U.S. Military Academy at West…
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Redmond resumes city park, field reservations
Restrooms also reopen; water fountains still off REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond Parks Division said Wednesday it is resuming ball field…
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One-stop food shop ‘Produce Plus’ to provide free, fresh food for Redmond families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â NeighborImpact’s Food Bank, Redmond School District Nutrition Services and Jericho Road are teaming up to offer a monthly…
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Oregon reports 122 more COVID-19 cases, one new death
The Oregon Health Authority reported one new death from COVID-19 on Wednesday, for a total of 183, along with 120 new cases of the virus…
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City of Portland to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland will formally recognize June 19, or Juneteenth, as a paid holiday, Mayor Ted Wheeler said. The Portland City Council…
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OSU signs first contract with new faculty union
United Academics of Oregon State University and Oregon State University have signed and adopted an inaugural collective bargaining agreement for the…
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