Decision 2024: Marijuana is on the ballot for Redmond residents, with two measures to be voted upon
Marijuana is on the ballot – twice – for Redmond…
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Deschutes County commissioners appoint five new La Pine Park & Rec board members in wake of mass resignations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners on Wednesday morning interviewed 15 applicants interested in serving on the La Pine Park &…
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‘We’re trying to demystify what fire services do’: Bend Fire & Rescue launches new data hub for the public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty years of data from Bend Fire and Rescue is now available to the public. Bend Fire and Rescue recently launched a…
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Fall open burning season begins Monday in Sisters-Camp Sherman, Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale fire districts
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the temperatures cool and with the potential for additional rainfall in the coming week, open burning within the Black…
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Bend man cited for careless driving after smashing SUV through front doors of printer repair shop
An 85-year-old Bend man was cited for careless driving Wednesday morning after he hit the gas instead of the brake and slammed his SUV through the…
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Bend Fire & Rescue launches new data hub so you can check out the stats, map of incidents in your neighborhood
Bend Fire & Rescue has launched a new data hub for community members to access data and maps about fire and medical incidents in your neighborhood,…
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Forest Service further reduces Red Fire’s emergency closure area; FS Road 60 reopens around Crescent Lake
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Wednesday further reduced the temporary emergency fire closure area on the Crescent Ranger…
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Deschutes County property tax statements are going out; voter-approved levies mean Bend bills will rise about 8%
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County will mail more than 114,500 property tax statements this week, and some property owners may notice an increase.…
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After quick change in seasons, ice season begins at The Pavilion in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The season changed quickly, and Bend Park and Recreation District’s ice season at The Pavilion began Wednesday. The 2024-25…
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Redmond city councilors, Deschutes County commissioners discuss managed homeless camp at joint meeting
Like many cities in Oregon, Redmond is dealing with a homeless…
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Parent of Pilot Butte MS student with loaded handgun cited; Bend Tech Academy student found with airsoft gun
One day after a 12-year-old student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun from home to Pilot Butte Middle School, police said one parent had…
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Warm Springs Tribes and partners hold kick-off meeting for major transmission line upgrade project
 WARM SPRINGS. Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs hosted key partners Tuesday for a kick-off that will begin shaping the…
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Decision 2024: Both sides talk about Measure 118, which would tax big business to give all Oregonians rebates
Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on…
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‘Excited for the team’: Sunriver Brewing Company takes home Brewery of the Year Award for a second time
BEN, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Sunriver Brewing Company recently brought home a prestigious award for a second time. The family-owned brewery recently…
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Deschutes, Ochoco national forest seeking applicants for next year’s seasonal firefighting positions
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland are accepting applications for seasonal…
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Bend mail update: USPS catch-up efforts include every-other-day deliveries, ‘borrowing’ workers from other post offices
Amid more reports of slow or no mail deliveries for several days in Bend’s 97702 ZIP code, the U.S. Postal Service outlined other steps Tuesday it…
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New Arena Football One league will bring a team, the Oregon Lightning, to the Redmond Fairgrounds in 2025
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The newly formed Arena Football One league announced Tuesday that the Oregon Lightning will join the league for its 2025…
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Sunriver Brewing captures ‘Brewery of the Year’ at Great American Beer Festival for a second time
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Company recently captured ‘Brewery of the Year’ honors at the Great American Beer Festival for the second…
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Central Oregon’s September jobless rates hold steady; Deschutes job numbers up for month, down a bit for year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained steady in September, with little to no change, the Oregon…
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Bingham Fire closure order ends, reopening access to popular recreation areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to successful firefighting efforts and full containment, the Willamette National Forest has terminated an emergency…
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