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Democratic challenger Bynum has slim lead over Republican Rep. Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s closest race for Congress

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By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic state Rep. Janelle Bynum holds a narrow lead Tuesday night over incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer in the race for Oregon’s closest congressional district. Bynum had a lead of 47.7% over Chavez-DeRemer’s 45.8% in results updated by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office shortly

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Former owner of Bend microbrewery equipment company admits to fraud, sentenced to federal prison, restitution

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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The former owner of a Bend-based microbrewery equipment company was sentenced to federal prison Tuesday for defrauding nearly two dozen customers out of more than $880,000.  Matthew Mulder, 52, was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison and three years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $887,116 in restitution

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Deschutes National Forest closing FS road driving access to Three Creek Lake and Broken Top on Wednesday

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to close Forest Service Road 16, which provides access to Three Creek Lake, and Forest Service Road 370, which provides access to Broken Top, to wheeled motor vehicle traffic on Wednesday. Forest Service Road 16 is closed annually at the Upper Three Creek Sno-Park during the

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Central Oregonians dropping off ballots talk about the importance of voting: Why every vote matters

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As election season wraps up, communities nationwide are encouraged to exercise their right to vote. This election season, voters say they are looking for something specific in the candidates, including voters who were dropping off their ballots Monday evening at a Bend drop box. Bend resident Avdiel Valdez said: “I think

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The 2024 Central Oregon Gives campaign launches Wednesday

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving initiative is gearing up to accept contributions at centraloregongives.com, rallying support for over 80 local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving the diverse needs of Central Oregon’s community.  From addressing affordable housing and animal rescue to championing environmental conservation and supporting food banks, Central Oregon Gives stands as

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Bend Park and Rec to begin work on its Miller’s Landing river access improvements

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District said Monday it is getting started on its latest river access improvement project, capitalizing on lower water level conditions this fall and winter. The Miller’s Landing Park project will begin in early November and is expected to be completed next summer. Miller’s Landing Park is a 4.5-acre

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State awards Bend’s Thistle & Nest $10.3 million to help build 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road

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The Oregon Housing and Community Services Housing Stability Council on Friday awarded more than $10.3 million to Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for Central Oregon’s workforce. This funding will help the organization build 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road in Bend, as part of a broader initiative to address regional housing challenges.

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COCC’s academic ‘Guided Pathways,’ other programs get a major boost from $2.5 million federal grant

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Monday it has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support a number of student success initiatives, including the integration of a “Guided Pathways” learning design to help students best identify and pursue their chosen academic track.

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‘It’s wonderful for us’: Powell Butte Christian Church celebrates the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day

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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saturday was the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day at Powell Butte Christian Church, filled with food and fun.  The original idea was that each farm family of the church would donate an acres worth of their produce to the Lord’s work. It’s been a Powell Butte tradition since 1947. Visitors and participants enjoyed pies by the

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Pilot Butte Middle School student accused of bringing gun to school released from custody over DA’s objections

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 12-year-old Pilot Butte Middle School student arrested last week on charges of bringing a loaded handgun to school with plans and an intended target list was released from custody by a juvenile court judge over the objections of prosecutors and others, Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Saturday. Gunnels

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‘More fun when you get to hear the noise’: ‘Monsters of Destruction’ returns to Redmond for two nights of competition

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Some drivers are living out their childhood dreams REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monster trucks are going head-to-head in an all-out battle to see who’s toughest Friday and Saturday nights at Monsters of Destruction in Redmond.  The competition returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for two nights of shows, both starting at 7:30

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