Measure 108’s $2 tobacco tax hike, new e-cigarette tax worry C.O. businesses
The American Cancer Society and the e-cigarette and tobacco industries continue to battle, this time over Oregon Ballot Measure 108, a tax hike on…
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Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 390 new cases, highest weekly count
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 608, along with 390 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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Bars open, schools closed: Officials’ comments frustrate bar owner
At a Bend-La Pine School Board meeting Tuesday night, some comments drew attention when a slide graphic from the Texas Medical Association depicted…
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South Fork Tumalo Trail to close for bridge replacement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, Oct. 19, Deschutes National Forest trails specialists plan to close the South Fork Tumalo Trail #25.1 where…
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Reminder: Monitor sprinkler systems for safety during freezing weather
Fall is here, and some sprinkler systems are still programmed to turn on as people try to make their vegetation last as long as possible.…
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Sunriver Music Festival plans Christmas concert, names artistic director finalists
It’s a lively time for the Sunriver Music Festival. First, live music returns to Sunriver on Saturday, December 5th with the annual Traditions…
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University of Oregon says winter term will be largely online
The University of Oregon says winter term courses will continue to be largely remote and online.…
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Report: Oregon job growth slowed dramatically in September
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.0 percent in September from 8.5 percent, as revised, in August, but the number of new jobs dropped…
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KTVZ bids fond farewell to Jessie Foster
Our NewsChannel 21 Sunrise co-anchor and wonderful colleague Jessie Foster is moving on after four years — and on his way to Fayetteville, Arkansas,…
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Chilly today; warmup on the way
The front that passed yesterday with damaging winds and scattered rain showers leaves us with mostly sunny skies and chilly daytime highs.…
Continue ReadingOregon secretary of state candidates Fagan, Thatcher spar at KTVZ debate
Conflicts were frequent and agreements few Tuesday evening as the two major-party candidates to be Oregon’s next secretary of state, Democrat Shemia…
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Wind-fanned fire heavily damages NE Redmond home
A stubborn, wind-driven fire heavily damaged a northeast Redmond home late Tuesday afternoon, officials…
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Ex-CET bus driver arraigned on assault charges
Michael Brinster, in court for arraignment on fourth-degree assault and strangulation charges Tuesday, is accused of using a chokehold on a passenger…
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‘Great Shakeout’ drill returns to remind all: Be prepared for emergencies
It’s easy to forget about earthquake safety amid a global pandemic and ongoing wildfire recovery; however, Oregon is still earthquake territory.…
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University of Oregon to sell fan cutouts for Autzen Stadium
You might be able to show up at Autzen Stadium this fall, after all.
Well, your picture, at…
ODOT drops Cooley Road RR overpass from Hwy. 97 project amid budget squeeze
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s recent move to tighten its budget for the Highway 97 project on Bend’s north end, dropping a railroad…
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Volunteers harvest tomatoes donated for C.O. families in need
Thousands of tomatoes are being harvested for area families, as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance and volunteers partner with Well Rooted…
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Lord’s Acre Day in Powell Butte canceled for 2020
The Powell Butte Christian Church says its long-time tradition of the Lord’s Acre Day gathering has been canceled for this year, due to COVID-19, but…
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Bend police look for apparent ‘peeping Tom’ at Riverbend Park restrooms
Bend police are seeking more information from the public after witnesses said a man was trying to view restroom patrons Tuesday morning at Riverbend…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Cybersecurity Awareness Month tips, info
Throughout October, we will be marking Cyber Security Awareness month with important reminders of how to stay safe online.…
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