CNG offers reminder: Call 811 before you do any digging
KENNEWICK, Wash. (KTVZ) –As states continue to lift restrictions put into place to slow the spread of COVID-19, Cascade Natural Gas reminds…
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Merkley, Wyden urge steps to block military use against peaceful demonstrations
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and…
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Merkley, Wyden seek GAO review of safety of rubber bullets used in protests
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., are requesting that the Government Accountability Office immediately conduct a review to…
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Judge grants order barring most Portland PD tear gas use
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has backed Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s restrictions on the city’s police use of a common tear gas with a…
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Portland Trail Blazers founder Harry Glickman dead at 96
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Harry Glickman, the founder of the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager of the franchise’s only NBA title-winning…
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Bend PD seek witnesses to possible vehicle-pedestrian collision
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police said Wednesday they are seeking any witnesses to a reported vehicle-pedestrian collision during Saturday’s “Bend…
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Redmond city councilors give nod to plans for new urban renewal district
The city of Redmond is one big step closer to adding its second active urban renewal district, on the south end of…
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New owners ready to open revived La Pine bowling alley after pandemic delay
When the new owners of the La Pine Bowling Center purchased it, they had a plan. It would become Shandy’s, a new and improved bowling alley, and…
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Oregon unemployment claim woes continue
The new state Employment Department director, replacing one fired by the governor, says the agency has increased the amount of staff from 100 to 700…
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RV, minivan burn in fire east of Redmond
A fire destroyed an unoccupied RV and minivan in a homeless camp area just east of Redmond Wednesday afternoon, but firefighters kept it from…
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‘Wave parade’ honors Cascade Academy students
It was a drive-by celebration for the last day of…
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Bend PD report shows significant drop in officers’ use of force last year
The Bend Police Department said it saw a significant increase in the number of calls for service it received last…
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C.O. nonprofit no longer able to offer paid employment to people with disabilities
In a letter to its workers and supporters, the Opportunity Foundation’s executive director said the nonprofit will no longer be able to offer paid…
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Bend- La Pine School Board adopts resolution to tackle racism, promote equity
The Bend- La Pine School Board met Tuesday night to discuss plans to fight systemic racism and eliminate inequalities throughout the system. The…
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Oregon DMV extends grace period for expired licenses through at least Oct. 1
The Oregon law enforcement citation moratorium for expired driver licenses, permits, ID cards, and vehicle registration has been extended through…
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Cooldown ahead
A variable cloud cover Thursday will yield a chance of rain showers later in the…
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Credit union awards $25,000 in scholarships to C.O. students
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union celebrated its 30th year of its annual scholarship program by awarding $50,000 in college…
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COCC, like other schools, shifts commencement ceremony online
More than 600 degrees and certificates are expected to be conferred at Central Oregon Community College’s 2020 commencement, originally set for…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 72 more cases
No new deaths from COVID-19 were reported Wednesday by the Oregon Health Authority, keeping the toll at 169. But there were 72 new cases reported,…
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Redmond School District outlines summer meals program sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has announced its Summer Meals Program for the summer of 2020. The program allows children who…
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