City of Redmond begins public survey on economic opportunities analysis
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond is currently conducting an update to its Economic Opportunities Analysis, which analyzes community…
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Prineville Airport receives $1.3 million federal grant for improvements
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that airports in La Grande, Cave Junction, Prineville and Gleneden…
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Cooler temps and a chance for scattered showers
Developing low pressure in the Gulf of Alaska will move to inland British Columbia and then make its way southward into the Pacific…
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Oregon lawmakers wrap up special session on police reform, virus impacts
The Oregon Legislature wrapped up what the Senate president called “an impossible and historic session” Friday after passing a slew of bills,…
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Bend High football star commits early to Yale, plans to be a STEM major
If you were to take a look at Nate Denney’s SAT score, a 1380, and his GPA, a 4.1, you might get those numbers confused with his stats on the…
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Pet Pals: Pepsi needs a good home — and lots of petting
Pepsi is older, but sweet, and would love to get a new home. She’s waiting at the Humane Society of Central…
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POW-MIA ride honors veterans
Central Oregon bikers hit the road for those who served and never came home, and for those who…
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Portland protesters set fire to police precinct; tear gas used
The mayor and newly appointed police chief of Portland on Friday sharply criticized protesters who set fire to a police precinct and vandalized…
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Gray fox is newest arrival at Bend’s High Desert Museum
Visitors returning to the High Desert Museum just south of Bend after its three-month closure will meet a new mammal in the museum’s care — an…
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Redmond Fourth of July fireworks show canceled
The annual Redmond Fourth of July fireworks shows hosted by the Redmond Chamber and held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds will not occur this…
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Oregon AG settles with 6 cos., clinics selling unproven COVID-19 treatments
Oregon Attorney Ellen Rosenblum announced agreements Friday with six companies and medical practitioners who have been selling products and services…
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Oregon DMV’s new service lets customers set own appointments
Oregon’s DMV is replacing its online appointment request form with a new system that lets customers set appointments…
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Oregon Senate passes police discipline bill
The Oregon Senate on Friday unanimously passed a bill that makes it easier to uphold discipline against police by lessening the power of…
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Man briefly jailed after refusing to wear mask in Sweet Home court
An Oregon man who was scheduled to appear in court for a harassment charge and a traffic violation was briefly jailed for contempt after he refused…
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ODFW seeks input on possible E. Oregon archery, Cascade Elk season changes
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is in the third year of a review of its big game regulations meant to improve regulations and align them…
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Deschutes National Forest to resume charging fees at day-use sites
Starting next Monday, the Deschutes National Forest will again be charging fees at day-use sites, including trailheads, boat ramps, staging areas and…
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Autopsy performed on baby who died at Walton Lake campsite
An autopsy was performed over the weekend on a 2-month-old infant who died late last week at a campsite near Walton Lake, and the Crook County…
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Wildfire season heating up in Central Oregon
A brush fire broke out east of Highway 97 just north of Bend on Friday afternoon, closing the highway for a time until crews could get a handle on…
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Oregon reports 5 new COVID-19 deaths, 250 cases amid worrisome new modeling
COVID-19 has claimed five more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 202, along with 250 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Welcoming Week in Bend expands to all minorities and communities
The city of Bend has made some changes to its annual Welcoming Week, coming up this fall, amid renewed focus nationwide on the issues of diversity,…
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