Bend-area man gets 3 years in federal prison for operating illegal BHO lab
A Bend-area man was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison for running an illegal butane honey oil, or BHO extraction lab on rural…
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Deschutes County commissioners give ‘State of the County’ talk
Deschutes County commissioners gave their yearly ‘State of the County’ address Tuesday. Topics ranged from rising housing costs and infrastructure…
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Bend outfitter assists Three Rivers Humane Society with donated collars, leash sets
Alpine Outfitters, Bend-based makers of handcrafted and high-quality gear for working and active dogs, has partnered with Three Rivers Humane…
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Bend police chief: Officers will be present at ballot drop boxes ‘when necessary’
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz announced Tuesday that officers will be at ballot drop-off sites “when necessary” in the days leading up to Election…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for Baby Promise fully funded child care
NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is seeking qualified applicants for free, quality child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.…
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Clear and warm this week
The warming trend will continues through the…
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Hillsboro company gets $70 million federal contract for air tankers to fight wildfires
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday that Hillsboro-based Erickson Aero Tanker has earned a $70.5 million federal contract for…
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New OSU program boosts rural outreach to promote mental health, well-being
A new Oregon State University program is working to improve mental health and address substance use in rural communities by building on existing…
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Prineville’s ‘flying car’ maker touts 88 mph speed in runway test run
Yes, that’s the DeLorean’s time-travel speed in ‘Back to the Future’ PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Switchblade “flying sports car” being developed…
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Gov. Brown extends COVID-19 state of emergency another 60 days, to Jan. 2
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday extended her declaration of a state of emergency regarding COVID-19 for an additional 60 days, until Jan. 2, 2021.…
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Oregon Health Authority reports 9 more COVID-19 deaths, 391 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed nine more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 664, along with 391 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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The Giving Plate expands ‘Kids Korner’ food bank to Christmas Valley
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate in Bend is extending their “plate” to North Lake County and bringing a Kids Korner to that region. The…
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C.O. Association of Realtors gives $20,000 to Red Cross for wildfire relief
The Central Oregon Association of Realtors has contributed over $112,000 to local organizations this year, most recently with a $20,000 contribution…
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Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant
The Family Access Network has received a $10,000 grant from the Braemar Charitable Trust to be used toward client funds for disadvantaged children…
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UScellular turns on 5G network in Bend area
UScellular customers in the Bend area are now able to access the company’s 5G network. This initial deployment covers parts of Bend and the…
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Trees downed by windstorm still block many trails on Mt. Hood National Forest
The western side the Mt. Hood National Forest suffered extensive and severe damage as a result of the historic Labor Day windstorm that brought down…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: A digital defense against election ‘spoofing’
Just one week away from Election Day, the FBI in Oregon has some more tips on dealing with how bad actors can use spoofing to try to impact your…
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Sheriff Nelson, challenger Schaier clash on hot issues during KTVZ debate
Even though nearly half of Deschutes County voters have already returned their ballots, Sheriff Shane Nelson and challenger Scott Schaier fought to…
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Crater Lake National Park rescinds fire ban
The fire danger level in Crater Lake National Park has dropped from high to moderate due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures,…
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