Mirror Pond water level lowered for BPRD’s bank repair, trail extension project
The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it requested assistance from PacifiCorp to temporarily reduce the water level at Mirror Pond as…
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Deschutes County may drop three more possible landfill sites because FAA says they’re too close to airports
Deschutes County recently began evaluating 13 potential sites for its new landfill, dropping to 12 when a private property owner said he has plans…
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Revised version of controversial Oregon wildfire risk map delayed, as lawmakers consider changes
The Oregon Legislature will consider a number of recommendations for changes related to the controversial, statewide wildfire risk map during this…
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Redmond councilors appoint hotel manager Tobias Colvin to fill Mayor Ed Fitch’s council seat
The Redmond City Council Tuesday evening unanimously approved Mayor Ed Fitch’s appointment of Tobias Colvin to the council. Colvin will serve out…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition undertakes Point-in-Time Count to measure homelessness in Central Oregon
The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s “continuum of care,” kicked off the annual Point In-Time Count in Central Oregon on Tuesday.…
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Bend councilors tackle affordable housing issue at goal-setting retreat — but what does the term really mean?
The term “affordable housing” is used a lot when talking about tackling the major issues in Central Oregon, including homelessness, but what does the…
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Recreation liability bill to ‘restore balance’ backed by several C.O. businesses in coalition
A group of nearly 100 small businesses, nonprofits and user groups called Protect Oregon Recreation recently announced its support of Senate Bill…
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Two state agencies partner to support Oregon youth experiencing homelessness
Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday it recently completed a $9 million interagency funds transfer to the Oregon Department of Human…
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Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, taking aim at sports apparel…
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‘Safety is the focus’: ODOT starts work on new Hwy. 20 pedestrian tunnel near Tumalo
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation has begun work on a project that will improve safety to the benefit of drivers and…
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Gov. Kotek orders public flags to half-staff to honor Monterey Park victims, survivors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff Monday to honor the victims and…
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Tax filing season underway: Oregon offers free electronic filing; bank offers tips to avoid ID thieves
All Oregon resident taxpayers preparing their own returns in 2023 can file electronically at no cost using one of Oregon’s free file options, the…
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Oregon AG Rosenblum, law firms announce Reproductive Rights Hotline
Initiative will provide free legal advice and information on reproductive health SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum…
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Oregon OSHA fines Safeway $7,250 for workplace safety violations at Bend shooting scene
Oregon’s workplace safety agency investigates the August 2022 shooting at the east Bend Safeway, where a gunman fired numerous shots and killed a…
Continue ReadingJeff Zients to replace Ron Klain as White House chief of staff
By Phil Mattingly and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Jeff Zients, who ran President Joe Biden‘s Covid-19 response effort and served in high-ranking roles…
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Bend Planning Commission, City Council to take up master plan for unique affordable housing effort
A unique housing opportunity in the works for close to seven years is coming before the Bend Planning Commission and Bend City Council in the next…
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Deschutes National Forest to receive over $40 million in next 5 years to expand wildfire risk reduction work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Friday that the US Department of Agriculture is providing over $40 million…
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To keep up with demand, OLCC plans new liquor warehouse in Canby
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has learned that small business owners operating Oregon liquor stores are in…
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Trash clutters Bend Parkway roadsides, prompts complaints; ODOT wants to hear from public
The Bend Parkway is used by thousands of Central Drivers every day. People can see how the roadway looks and what sometimes clutters the roadsides…
Continue ReadingWashington bill would lower legal blood alcohol level limit
By LISA BAUMANN The Associated Press A bill under consideration in Washington would make it the second state in the country to lower the legal limit…
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