Rep. Breese-Iverson, fellow lawmaker support 6 policy recommendations to quickly boost housing production
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville) released a memo…
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Bend sun break, then bitter cold; high winds close Mt. Bachelor for a second day; COCC closed for much of weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Another sun break came to much of the Bend area Friday morning ahead of another strong winter storm and bitterly cold…
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‘They’re thriving here:’ BrightSide has 7 puppies, some adults among 20 dogs from La Pine rescue up for adoption
(Update: Adding comments from Redmond shelter’s executive director) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We recently told you about Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Bend’s Sky View Middle School students create children’s books to read to Lava Ridge Elementary students
A Bend middle school has added a new creative writing elective. In just its first year, the class at Sky View Middle School has students creating…
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Cascade Natural Gas asks NW Bend residents to reduce natural gas use during extreme cold snap to maintain service
Cascade Natural Gas on Friday asked customers in a large area of northwest Bend to reduce their natural gas usage from Friday evening at 6 p.m. until…
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Sisters power restored after wind topples tree into pole, downs power lines; more trees fall around region
High winds knocked down a tree, which fell into a 45-foot power pole and tore down lines in Sisters Thursday evening. It blocked streets and knocked…
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Late winter is here: Central Oregon Les Schwab stores busy installing snow tires during calm between storms
Warmer winter weather around the High Desert at the beginning of the winter season allowed some people to delay the purchase or installation of snow…
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‘The phone traffic is exploding’: Bend car repair shop sees increase in business during snow season
With the slick driving conditions resulting in more accidents, more cars are in need of repairs. Bend Police say they have responded to nearly 50…
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Winter storm warning for a foot more snow in C.O., 16-40 inches east slopes; high winds prompt Mt. Bachelor closure
Another major winter storm is poised to sweep into the High Desert over the next couple of days, bringing up to a foot of snow in the Bend area and…
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Bend Police report making 602 DUII arrests in 2023, including 15 with a blood alcohol level of .30 or higher
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In 2023, Bend Police arrested 602 people for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the agency said Thursday. That’s a…
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Trial of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect postponed to fall after defense files motion to suppress evidence
The trial of a Portland man accused of coming to Central Oregon with several guns and a plan to shoot several people at a Smith Rock climbing event…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center undergoing expansion, at full capacity as winter weather hits area
With winter weather arriving in force and more heavy snow, colder temperatures and high winds on the way, Shepherd’s House Ministries, operating…
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Deschutes County to keep looking at possible business license for short-term rentals; DeBone still unconvinced
Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental…
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Your photos: C.O.’s big snowstorm brings its challenges, but also many fun, beautiful sights to share
Thanks as always for sharing such fun, wonderful photos of what you saw and did Tuesday and Wednesday as the biggest snowstorm so far this season…
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Oh, the memes: When a large tree limb crashes through a Sisters home’s roof — and lands in the toilet bowl
Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,”…
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Prineville Police officer placed on paid leave, under investigation after disturbing incident outside bar
A disturbing incident outside a bar caught on camera has prompted Prineville Police to put Officer Jacob Gentry on paid administrative leave pending…
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‘Snow days really affect us’: Stores in Bend’s Old Mill report sizable drop in shoppers when big snowstorm hits
(Update: Adding video, comments from business owners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter snow can bring challenges for local business at a traditionally…
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Bend students celebrate a fun first snow day of the school year after heavy snowfall cancels classes
Heavy snowfall overnight Wednesday resulted in dozens of empty school parking lots and the first snow day of the year for many schools — and kids…
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Former Prineville resident pleads guilty to federal charges for role in torture, killing of monkeys, ‘animal crush’ videos
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —A former Prineville resident pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to produce and distribute…
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Ask the Mayor: Melanie Kebler talks about 2023 accomplishments, ’24 goals, water supply and tree regulations
During an online Zoom interview due to weather concerns, Mayor Melanie Kebler talked about the city’s 2023 accomplishments and 2024 goals, as well as…
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