Oregon reports 21 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,339 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed 21 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 1,283, along with 1,339 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported Thursday.
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Prolific Madras meth trafficker gets 25-year federal prison sentence
A prolific drug dealer from Madras with a decades-long criminal history was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years supervised release, U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams said.
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Crook County SO identifies woman whose remains were found east of Redmond
Crook County authorities have identified a woman whose remains were found on BLM land east of Redmond last week. They say the manner and cause of death remain under investigation and are seeking the public’s help in their investigation.
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‘Historic moment’: St. Charles Bend receives first 975 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Right on schedule, St. Charles Bend on Thursday morning received its first 975 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue ReadingBend releases community input report on policing policies
The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening received a summary report from a “Community Input on Policing Policies” project that started in September.
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Judge: Oregon inmates’ COVID-19 lawsuit can proceed
A federal judge in Portland has ruled that a group of Oregon prison inmates can proceed with their lawsuit against state officials over their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nominations sought for Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year, to honor exemplary educators in every region of the state!
Continue ReadingOregon extends telehealth agreement for health insurance plans
The state of Oregon has reached an agreement with several health insurance companies to continue providing expanded telehealth options through at least June 30, 2021.
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La Pine man, missing for a day, found in good shape after a 16-mile walk
A two-county search for a 22-year-old La Pine man missing from his home for over a day ended in success Thursday as a northern Klamath County resident found him in good shape after a 16-mile walk.
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a little more snow
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Very icy start
After an icy morning that saw mixed showers for some, we will get some partial clearing and end the day under partly to mostly cloudy skies.
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Obsidian Middle School holds fun holiday drive-thru
Obsidian Middle School in Redmond held a holiday drive-thru Wednesday evening to help get families in the Christmas spirit.
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Sisters theater owner gets that Tom Cruise rant over film crew not following COVID rules
Drew Kaza, who owns the Sisters Movie House, said Wednesday his theater has taken a huge hit financially this year. In fact, he said he had to lay off the majority of his staff as his revenue plunged.
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2 Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent finalists speak at virtual forum
A pair of virtual community forums were held Wednesday evening to introduce the 2 Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent finalists, Dr. Kristina Bellamy and Dr. Steven Cook.
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The Salvation Army of C. Oregon launches ‘Virtual Red Kettle’ campaign
For the first time in its 130-year history, The Salvation Army is taking its iconic red kettles virtual this holiday season.
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DCSO ‘Shop with a Cop’ delivers to family in quarantine
A family that typically participates in the ‘Shop with a Cop’ program has been in quarantine for nearly two weeks now after getting exposed to the coronavirus. Deschutes County Sheriff’s deputies were not going to let that affect their chances at participating this year — so they hand-delivered a pile of gifts to the family’s front door.
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StepUP school in Redmond dishes out food and gifts
In years past, students and staff at the StepUP school in Redmond would gather for a large feast in the school hallways. However, this year, due to coronavirus restrictions, the school is sending a full meal home with students and their families.
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Bend drops disputed Juniper Ridge shelter while pursuing other ways to help homeless
Citing issues ranging from timing and logistics to feasibility, city of Bend staff told councilors Wednesday night they are dropping a controversial proposal for a temporary transitional homeless shelter on the southern edge of the city’s Juniper Ridge parcel.
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Holiday Lights: Special display on Hunters Circle
A home on Hunters Circle in northeast Bend has a busy and beautiful display of lights. Share a photo of your fine display on our Holiday Lights Photo Contest page, under the Play tab at KTVZ.COM, and maybe we’ll swing by your place, too!
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Stolen truck chase in Warm Springs leads to crash, arrest
Warm Springs police said a pursuit of a stolen pickup truck ended in a crash and an arrest Wednesday afternoon.
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