Bend City Council to hold public hearing, consider adopting camping code
Next Wednesday evening, the Bend City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a new Camping Code, which would regulate camping on…
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City of Bend hosting open house next week on Neff and Purcell improvements project
The City of Bend is hosting an in-person open house next week to share information about the Neff and Purcell Improvements Project.…
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‘Really exciting’: Bend set to welcome new mayor, 2 new city councilors
The Bend City Council is seeing some big changes following election night. As of midday Wednesday, Councilor Melanie Kebler holds a 10-point lead…
Continue ReadingOregon governor’s race on knife’s edge, too early to call
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election hung on a knife’s edge Wednesday, with the race too early…
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‘Drive With a Deputy’: La Pine HS students learn lessons, tips on road safety, preparedness from DCSO
La Pine High School students learned tips and tricks about vehicle safety at La Pine’s first Drive With a Deputy” event on Tuesday.…
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Oregon’s legislative Emergency Board OKs funding to battle emerald ash borer
The Oregon Department of Agriculture recently requested and received approval from the legislative Emergency Board for $550,000 to fund additional…
Continue ReadingKTVZ Decision 2022 blog: A last wee-hours update, some top race updates — and thank you!
As is customary, Deschutes County updated its election results just after midnight Wednesday. Here’s some…
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A second $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Oregon, as $2.04 billion jackpot won in California
Salem, Ore. – Another $1 million Powerball ticket was purchased in Oregon, as the record Powerball jackpot run ended Tuesday with a single…
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Redmond DMV office to reopen three days a week after nearly six-month closure
After a nearly six-month closure, due to staffing shortages, the Redmond DMV office will reopen Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting Nov. 15…
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Top Oregon US House races too early to call
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic and Republican incumbents in Oregon’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd…
Continue ReadingOregon gun control, health care measures too early to call
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon voters appeared closely divided late Tuesday on measures that would add permitting…
Continue ReadingTwo races in Washington state could tip scales in Congress
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — With control of Congress potentially hanging in the balance, Democratic candidates took early leads…
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Bend City Council considers making Home Energy Score mandatory, draws Realtors opposition
Supporters of the Home Energy Score being considered as a home-sales requirement by the city of Bend say it encourages energy-saving improvements.…
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Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky among four finalists to become next Sisters city manager
The City of Sisters has designated four finalists for the position of City Manager: Sungman “Simon” Kim, Neil Obringer, Ron Tinseth, and Keith…
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BLM begins hazardous fuels reduction project on over 600 acres adjacent to Crooked River Ranch
The Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management has begun thinning work on 622 acres of juniper in the Steelhead Falls Hazardous Fuels Reduction…
Continue Reading6 things to watch ahead of high-stakes midterm elections
By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — All 50 states are hosting midterm elections that will determine the balance of…
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Edison Snow Shelter closed for winter due to safety concerns
The Deschutes National Forest said Friday its recreation staff recently assessed the condition of the Edison Snow Shelter near Edison Sno-Park and…
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Deschutes National Forest prepares for winter, closing two FS roads, removing boat docks
The Deschutes National Forest will close two Forest Service roads next week due to recent and forecast…
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Eroding trust in US elections taxes state investigators
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As complaints about elections, many of them unfounded, pile up around the country,…
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Cities seek to control camping amid growing homeless crisis
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The tents proliferating on sidewalks in downtown and residential…
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