Oregon has recorded 22 boating deaths this year, the most since 1993
Oregon has recorded 22 deaths involving boats this year, the most since 1993 and nearing the record of 25.…
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Green Ridge, Frog fires fully contained; Lionshead Fire still growing to west
Two of Central Oregon’s largest lightning-sparked wildfires, the Green Ridge Fire northeast of Camp Sherman and the Frog Fire southeast of…
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COVID-19 brings changes to some C.O. pumpkin patches this year
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how Central Oregonians celebrate fall traditions this year, and a Terrebonne ranch that hosts an annual pumpkin…
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OSP seeks tips to find who shot elk with arrow on private land near Sunriver
Oregon State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding whoever shot an elk with an arrow on private property Tuesday morning in the Three…
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Hazy skies return to C.O.
Happy Wednesday, Central Oregon! On Tuesday, we saw clear skies and good air quality, but it’s a different outlook today. This afternoon, we are…
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Mapleton man arrested on arson charge in wildfires that prompted evacuations
A 44-year-old Mapleton man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a first-degree arson charge in a string of fires that merged and prompted evacuations…
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In the red: Bend’s Tower Theatre joins effort to support live event workers
The live entertainment industry has been one of the hardest hit across the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launches Club+ to fill gaps during school closures
Following the governor’s recent announcement on school reopening metrics, and the reality that most kids in Central Oregon will not be returning to…
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SOLVE invites Oregonians to take part in annual Beach, Riverside Cleanup
Registration is now open for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup, happening from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 4. This statewide…
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Portland chief: Violent protests come ‘at increased cost’
Portland’s police chief has denounced protesters who broke windows and set a fire to a business in the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted…
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Cascadia Junior Cycling offers fall mountain bike, cyclocross rides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascadia Junior Cycling is Cog Wild’s junior cycling program that will offer seven more weeks of mountain biking and…
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Monster trucks roar back into Central Oregon
They’ll be outside this year because of social…
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Prineville Airport gets $700K from FAA for new apron
Federal grant money will go to a new aircraft parking…
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MBSEF celebrates ribbon-cutting at its new offices, training facility
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation cut the ribbon Tuesday on its brand new office and training facility in northwest…
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DCSO Rescue Ranch welcomes 2 alpaca ‘guards’
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has brought aboard two alpacas as ‘guards’ for its Rescue Ranch in southeast Bend, while seven piglets are…
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ODOT says to expect heavy Labor Day weekend traffic in C.O.
AAA Oregon/Idaho says a member survey found Bend to be the top Labor Day weekend destination this year, and ODOT says along with a recent rise in…
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City of Madras to offer COVID-19 business relief grants
The City of Madras has just been awarded a $150,000 grant that allows them to provide funding to support small businesses and micro enterprises…
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Tumalo garage goes up in flames; firefighters stop its spread
A detached garage on Tumalo Road was destroyed by a fire Tuesday afternoon that sent up a black smoke plume and spread to adjacent trees and brush…
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State proposes rules to let disabled boaters use motors on North, South Twin Lakes
The Oregon State Marine Board solicited written comments Tuesday on proposed rules that would allow boaters with disabilities to operate motor boats…
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Warm to hot conditions expected
Dry and mostly sunny with warm to hot conditions expected through the…
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