Oregon state fire marshal urges: Add fire safety to your holiday to-do list
Though Thanksgiving may look different for many Oregonians this year, State Fire Marshal Mariana-Ruiz-Temple is asking residents to put cooking fire…
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Police: 2 separate groups vandalize Portland buildings
Portland police say two separate groups of people vandalized dozens of buildings across the city.…
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SNAP hot meals benefits extended through end of year
Oregon received approval Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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ODFW: Free fishing, clamming and crabbing next Friday, Saturday
Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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Wreaths Across America Day to still be observed locally, adjusted for COVID-19 limits
The Wreaths Across America mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, continues as Central Oregon volunteers have been working hard to comply with local…
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Oregon again smashes COVID-19 record with more than 1,500 cases, 7 deaths
For the third straight day, the Oregon Health Authority reported a record number of new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Oregon.…
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Report urges Oregon lawmakers to reject deep cuts in higher education
State lawmakers should avoid making drastic cuts to higher education, a new report…
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Deschutes County bike, pedestrian panel announces Big Chainring Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pleased to announce its selections for the 2020…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Nov. 22-28
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Nov.…
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Oregon Employment Dept. reminds employers, workers of resources during freeze
The Oregon Employment Department is reminding Oregonians of resources available to help them during the Statewide Freeze.…
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Redmond resident arrested in fatal drugged-driving hit-and-run pedestrian crash
A 19-year-old Redmond resident was arrested on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and drugged driving charges Friday…
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Suspect in Pilot Butte gun incident fails to show for court hearing
Jake Strayer, accused of pointing a gun during an incident at Pilot Butte last month, failed to appear for his arraignment Thursday on menacing and…
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Pet Pals: Theo needs attention, but will make a great pet
He’s young and full of…
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Football FANdemonium Week 11 – Raiders vs. Seahawks
It’s Friday, so you know what that means — two Central Oregon superfans take center stage in Football FANdemonium. This week, Max Goldwasser…
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Details out in NW Bend shooting; no charges filed as investigation continues
A Bend man was shot and seriously wounded by another man at the front door of the other man’s northwest Bend home Thursday afternoon, police said,…
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Hw. 20 Ward-Hamby road roundabout shifted to NW of intersection
A roundabout planned for the Highway 20 Ward-Hamby road intersection will be shifted slightly to the northwest of the intersection in order to avoid…
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Oregon health officials discuss COVID-19 testing and possible vaccine timeline
Amid a worrisome statewide surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Oregon Health Authority Senior Advisor Dr. Melissa Sutton on Friday called…
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Bend temporary warming shelter sees more guests than expected
First Presbyterian Church in Bend hosted a temporary warming shelter for the homeless for the past week, before the city’s new shelter opens Monday.…
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Crook County sheriff tells Gov. Brown: I won’t enforce mask, gathering mandates
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney has written a letter to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown, sympathizing with her “predicament” over how to curb…
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URGENT – Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus
(CNN) — Donald Trump Jr. , President Donald Trump’s eldest son, has tested positive for the coronavirus, a personal spokesman told CNN on…
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