Ochoco National Forest pulls the plug on disputed Lemon Gulch Trails Project
The Ochoco National Forest has issued a final Environmental Assessment and identified a Preferred Alternative for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project.…
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Fierce fire destroys two-story La Pine log home; no injuries, cause under investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire destroyed a two-story log home in La Pine Wednesday morning, also spreading to vehicles and motor…
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State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982
More than 40 years after Jeffrey Spoonire admitted to fatally shooting a woman jogging west of Bend in one of the region’s most notorious killings –…
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Bend councilors OK funding for 2023 neighborhood street safety projects; 8 complete, 17 to go
Eight of 25 capital improvement projects have been completed to improve street safety in near bend’s schools, parks and in…
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Pickup, school bus collide on Hwy. 26 in Madras; truck driver injured, no kids were on bus
A pickup truck and Jefferson County school bus collided on Highway 26 in Madras Tuesday afternoon, sending the pickup driver to the hospital, but…
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Injured 11-year-old Redmond boy expected to recover after 40-foot fall from Smith Rock Park wall
An 11-year-old Redmond boy is expected to recover from serious injuries suffered when he fell 40 feet while climbing a wall at Smith Rock State Park…
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With Mother’s Day approaching, KTVZ highlights coin business owned by mother-daughter duo
Mountain High Coins & Jewelry in Bend is run by Colleen McGrew and Carolyn Graham, who are mother and daughter. They’ve been in business since the…
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Walt Reilly’s on Bend’s Westside remains open, while owners seek nearly $5 million sale or lease to ‘right-size’ space
Walt Reilly’s, the popular restaurant and entertainment venue at 225 SW Century Drive in Bend, is currently available for sale and lease. However,…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall in March; widespread job gains reported
Central Oregon’s year-over-year employment gains in March were stronger than ones seen over the month, but seasonally adjusted unemployment rates…
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Fire managers from across U.S. and Canada convene in Central Oregon for prescribed fire training
Over 40 participants from various agencies, nonprofits and higher education institutions from across the United States, Tribal Nations and Canada…
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Crook County School District adds second school resource officer, new security camera system
The Crook County School District has announced that two full-time School Resource Officers will now be assigned to protect local students and staff.…
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EDCO releases annual rankings of C.O.’s largest employers; Mt. Bachelor adds nearly 200 workers in past year
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the 2023 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top…
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OSU sets record with eight Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, one from Bend
Oregon State University has had a record eight applicants earn placement into the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-24 academic…
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Amity Creek chess team enjoys surprise rise at state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament
The Amity Creek Magnet School Chess Team finished third at the state ‘Chess for Success’ tournament in Portland, testing their moves against more…
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St. Charles nurses seeking new contract stage informational picketing, rally; hospital disputes union claims
Dozens of St. Charles Bend nurses whose union has been negotiating for a new contract since last year staged a rally and informational picketing on…
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St. Charles Health System’s nurses and caregivers rally for better wages and an increase in staffing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday, nurses and caregivers at St. Charles in Bend held a rally. Over 50 nurses, represented by the Oregon Nurses…
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New owners of Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (and Peacock Sanctuary) set sights on Memorial Day reopening
The new owners and those who have been helping clean up, repair and prepare the World-Famous Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (and Peacock…
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After 75 years in business, Knecht’s Auto Parts closing down May 31; 8 stores include one in Bend
Knecht’s Auto Parts, a family-owned business for over 75 years with eight stores, including one in Bend, has announced it will close down at the…
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Summit Health acquires High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from practice
Summit Health announced Monday the acquisition of High Desert Family Medicine in Sunriver in June, as Dr. Dan Skotte retires from medical…
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US Bureau of Reclamation directs $2.6 million to pipe over 6 miles of C. Oregon irrigation canals
The federal Bureau of Reclamation has announced it will provide about half the funding for a $5.38 million project by the Deschutes River Conservancy…
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