Deschutes County road construction update: Week of July 25-31
NewBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of July…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 539 new cases
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,834, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Forest Road 370 gate at Todd Lake opening for vehicle access to Broken Top Trailhead for the season
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest said it plans Thursday to unlock the gate at Todd Lake to open Forest Service…
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FS: Fuels treatment areas are ‘green islands’ in Bootleg Fire zone
The Bootleg Fire started on the Chiloquin Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest on Tuesday, July 6. The lightning-sparked fire was…
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Bend-La Pine School Board launches leadership listening sessions
The Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors has announced the launch of a new, additional forum for community voices to be heard: Board Leadership…
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Oregon Dept. of Education ‘strongly advises’ masks for unvaccinated students, staff this fall
The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday an updated COVID-19 “resiliency framework” for schools this fall, including that the state still…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office plans National Night Out events in La Pine, Sisters
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will host two National Night Out events, one in La Pine and one in Sisters, on Tuesday, August 3, from 6-8…
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SW Bend resident says her cat brought home dead bat that tested positive for rabies
Southwest Bend resident Colleen Quinn said Thursday she still can’t believe a cat brought a dead, rabid bat into her…
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Bentz introduces bill to let Forest Service use Environmental Policy Act exemptions
-Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) on Thursday introduced the Commonsense Coordination Act. The bill allows the U.S. Forest Service to utilize the same…
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State agency advises three crucial steps wildfire evacuees need to take
As wildfire evacuations continue to grow, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is sharing three steps everyone living in the path of a…
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More $20 Les Schwab Amphitheater concert tickets to go on sale — this time, online
Live Nation announced Thursday it is celebrating the Return to Live concerts this summer by offering fans $20 all-in tickets to nearly 1,000 shows…
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City of Bend budget changes focus on housing, maintaining service levels
During Wednesday’s Bend City Council work session, the council supported staff recommendations for a $13.1 million budget adjustment focused on…
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New road closures, detours on Newport Avenue; bridge to close for resurfacing
Construction work on Newport Avenue continues as construction begins on a new segment of the Newport Avenue Corridor Improvements Project and crews…
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Oregon reports 1 more COVID-19 related death, 421 new cases; weekly numbers on the rise
There is one new COVID-19 related death in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,833, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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State audit finds poor transparency, biased info from Oregon Forest Resources Institute
An audit released Wednesday by the Secretary of State’s Office finds that the Oregon Forest Resources Institute publicly presents itself as an…
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Bend junior cyclist accepted into USA Cycling Olympic Development Academy
Natasha Visnack of Bend, a 17-year old junior cyclocross competitor, has been accepted into the USA Cycling Olympic Development Academy for…
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Campfires to be banned in all state parks, state-managed forests from I-5 east
Due to fire danger and limited firefighting resources across the western U.S., effective Thursday, no campfires will be allowed in state parks and in…
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COCC president Chesley appointed to state Workforce Development Board
Central Oregon Community College’s president, Dr. Laurie Chesley, was recently appointed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown to a three-year post on the…
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OSU study: Proximity to oil, gas drilling linked to slightly lower birthweights in newborns
A new study from Oregon State University found that infants born within 3 kilometers of oil and natural gas drilling facilities in Texas had slightly…
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Area closure to be lifted around Grandview Fire, now 84% contained
With the fire now 84% contained, the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland will lift the temporary area closure…
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