‘Black Fur-day has been amazing’: Humane Society of C.O. sends animals to loving homes
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, possible adopters) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Humane Society of Central Oregon were…
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‘We feel a lot safer’: La Pine residents share gratitude as local partnership continues to remove encampments
(Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right next to Doug Young’s home in La Pine lay miles of BLM-owned land, but…
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BLM’s Prineville District plans pile burning in Cline Buttes area west of Tumalo
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management Prineville District are getting ready to begin pile burning in the…
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Don’t store your turkey in the snow: Deschutes County Environmental Health offers tips for safe holiday cooking
Deschutes County Environmental Health is encouraging cooks to keep food safety in mind as they prepare their holiday feasts this year. Food poisoning…
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Wind-driven CRR structure fire destroys a shop and entraps two cats
(Update: adding video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue along with units from Redmond Fire & Rescue and…
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‘Know Merriment’ this busy holiday December with the Deschutes Public Library
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The days are growing shorter but that doesn’t mean you can’t pack them full of fun and splendor for “Know Merriment”…
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DCSO joins US Marshals in ‘Operation Trick or Treat 2’ nationwide sex offender compliance effort, makes 4 arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit recently partnered with the U.S. Marshals…
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Among Bend City Council Work Session agenda items was the UGB Expansion: Senate Bill 1537
(update: adding video; Bend City Councilor-Elect Steve Platt says current affordable housing plan won’t cover middle income residents at a 60% AMI…
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Firefighters to continue pile burning work west of Phil’s Trailhead, south of Skyliners Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct up to 244 acres of pile burning operations this week just…
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All 3 Central Oregon counties see job growth in October as unemployment rates remain stable
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s total nonfarm employment increased year-over-year across all three Central Oregon counties, while the…
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Bachelor Complex closure area reduced; some closures still in place due to burned-area hazards
The Deschutes National Forest on Monday reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for the Bachelor…
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Much of Bend area sees Sunday snow to start a wet, wintry and windy weather week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A thin coat of snow fell over much of the Bend area and higher elevations late Sunday to begin what NewsChannel 21 Chief…
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On bluebird day, lots of snow pumps up the party for skiers, boarders enjoying Mt. Bachelor’s earliest opening in 26 years
Mt. Bachelor pass-holders lined up to party on the snowy slopes Friday for their own early chance to check out all the fresh powder at the resort’s…
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‘It really takes a toll on you’: Houseless along China Hat Road trying to prepare for another cold, snowy winter
Homeless people living in Bend are preparing as best they can as temperatures drop and snow is building in the mountains. Those living along China…
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FBI investigating bomb threats emailed to C. Oregon election offices, others around state; says ‘none credible thus far’
The FBI confirmed Friday it’s investigating bomb threats emailed to election offices across Oregon, including Deschutes County, a week ago, three…
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Deschutes County Road Department crews close gates for the winter on Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Road Department crews swung the gates and closed the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the…
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S. Deschutes County health care, Parks & Rec, wildfire risk among issues discussed at Newberry Regional Summit
(Update: Adding video, comments from summit participants, consultants) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern Deschutes County community members,…
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AP calls US House 5th District race for Democrat Janelle Bynum; GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer concedes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and will become the state’s first Black member of…
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In surprise move, defeated La Pine mayor tables issue of homeless, wildfires for successor to take up in 2025
(update: adding video, La Pine mayor tables homeless-wildfires agenda item to 2025) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – “The city, after speaking with all of…
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A sign of La Pine partnership’s new steps to reduce wildfire risk: inmate crew clears abandoned homeless camp
(Update: Adding video, comments from coalition, sheriff’s office) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)— Despite still being six months from Oregon’s next wildfire…
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