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‘You get to make it on your own’: RootedHomes opens lottery for 40 new, affordable homes at Rooted at Simpson

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  A nonprofit housing developer is now accepting applications for a community in Bend. With the area still facing a serious housing shortage, RootedHomes provides affordable homeownership opportunities for area residents.   “Homeownership provides not only stable housing and stable monthly payments, but also affordability,” RootedHomes Homeownership Program Manager Tess Spellacy said Tuesday. One of

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Sick bat found in SW Bend tests positive for rabies; Deschutes Co. Health officials urge steps to protect families, pets

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sick bat found in southwest Bend last week has tested positive for rabies, Deschutes County Public Health said Tuesday as it encouraged residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets from the viral disease. Rabies is spread to humans and pets through a bite or scratch from

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Murdock Trust awards $500,000 to COCC’s ‘Growing Together’ campaign for Madras campus transformation

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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On the heels of last month’s groundbreaking ceremony, and with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company contracted for the project, Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus transformation has made another major stride with the announcement that the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust is awarding a $500,000 grant to COCC’s “Growing Together” capital campaign. The

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Jefferson County commissioners give their side of dog kennel dispute, set open house, tours, public comment

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MADRAS, Ore. – Jefferson County commissioners said Friday they are pleased to announce an open house and tour of the county’s dog kennel facility on Monday, July 22 from 5-7 p.m. This event marks the first opportunity for the public and community partners to explore the facility since the previous contractor, Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch,

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‘It’s as dry as I’ve ever seen it’: USFS recorded 100 human-caused fires since June – and now, C.O. dry lightning threat

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Since June, there have been 100 human-caused wildfires on national forests and grasslands in Oregon and Washington, Forest Service officials said Thursday. While firefighters have been largely successful in putting out these preventable fires, the extremely hot and dry conditions are significantly ramping up fire danger across the region.     

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