‘He is the leader of the team’: New Madras police chief brings plenty of experience to new role
The new Madras police chief says the department is making progress on its staffing challenges.…
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Cascades East Transit recovering from pandemic, seeking drivers; Bend-to-Redmond Airport bus nowhere in sight
Bend-area residents usually travel to the Redmond Airport by Uber, taxi or drive themselves. But some complain about the recently increased cost of…
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Oregon attorney general applauds US judge’s ruling upholding M. 114; foes expect 9th Circuit to overturn it
“Great news from the federal court today!” Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said of a judge’s ruling Friday upholding controversial gun Ballot…
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After director’s departure, Coordinated Houseless Response Office may move to new oversight
Since the resignation of its first-ever director, there’s been a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with the county’s Coordinated Houseless…
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NE Oregon campground, closed due to bear in area, reopen after weeks without sightings
The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest announced Friday that Pittsburg Landing Campground, closed due to conflicts with an adult bear hanging out in the…
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ODOT expands OReGO road usage charge program with commercial account manager, NextMove
The Oregon Department of Transportation continues to expand its road usage charge program, OReGO, by offering customers a new commercial account…
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In its first year, 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline shows large rise in number of Oregonians served
Nearly one year since the nationwide launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, an analysis by the Oregon Health Authority shows Oregon’s crisis…
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‘I don’t know if I’m going to jail Monday’: Many Hunnell Road residents say they won’t leave, despite sweep
City officials were out on Hunnell Road Thursday morning, zip-tying eviction notices to tents and RVs. About the same time, an unrelated domestic…
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BPA’s $2 billion ‘Evolving Grid’ projects include 53-mile power line to La Pine, new substation in Crook County
The Bonneville Power Administration said Wednesday it is moving forward with more than $2 billion in multiple transmission substation and line…
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OLCC recalls batch of Bend company’s cannabis flower that contains arsenic
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Thursday it is issuing a product recall for a Bend company’s batch of cannabis flower that tested…
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Central Oregon federal land managers to implement public use fire restrictions, starting Saturday
The Deschutes National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville BLM announced Thursday they are implementing public fire use…
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Oregon Lottery’s Power Ball, Mega Millions jackpots soar simultaneously
Oregonians have two growing options when it comes to jackpot games: Powerball, which now stands at $875 million and Mega Millions, which has…
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The Lighthouse Navigation Center marks one-year anniversary, notes success in helping 100s move off the streets
Shepherd’s House Ministries and over 30 other organizations are noting the first year of service for The Lighthouse Navigation Center, formerly…
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Redmond city councilors approve $500,000 for updated Senior Center kitchen
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has approved $500,000 in funding for an updated kitchen at the Redmond Senior Center. This will be…
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ODOT’s homeless right of way cleanups cost $10,000 in taxpayer money a day
Homeless camps in the public rights of way have been a growing focus and source of concern around Central Oregon cities. ODOT has contracted to…
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‘The forest is just being destroyed out there’: Homeowners near China Hat Road express concern over recent fires
Two homeowners living near China Hat Road on Bend’s south end have expressed concerns over recent small wildfires that have broken out in the area of…
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City of Bend, state Rep. Emerson Levy to host roundtable on e-bike safety, enforcement
The City of Bend, in coordination with state Rep. Emerson Levy, will host a roundtable conversation about e-bike safety and enforcement from 3-5 p.m.…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler answers your questions on Old Mill traffic, water supplies and more
Viewer-submitted questions this month for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler were on topics ranging from Old Mill traffic to water supply, bike tunnel safety,…
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Leaking Bend fire hydrant has gushed water for past month; neighbors fear remaining well will run dry
A fire hydrant off Saddleback Drive in west Bend has been leaking water for the past month, and area residents say the water company who controls the…
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Crater Lake National Park’s historic East Rim Drive to undergo $56 million rehabilitation
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) — The scenic drive around the country’s deepest lake will be safer and smoother because of the Great…
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