Over $10 million headed to Central Oregon for affordable housing projects
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– This week, over $10 million was brought into Central Oregon to build new affordable housing. In Sisters, Habitat for Humanity…
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Burglary, theft in remote Crook County lead to pair of Juniper Acres raids, stolen vehicles and items, one arrest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A recently reported burglary and theft in a remote area of Crook County led to the discovery of stolen vehicles and other…
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‘It’s unusual:’ Why does Prineville have a 5 1/2 Street? ‘Practicality’ by Ochoco Creek, but a confusing hassle for some
Home to a warm and neighborly sense of culture, Prineville is also home to plenty of history, and a peculiar kind of street name uncommon to Central…
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COCC uses $112K grant to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its Bend, Prineville campuses
Other charging ports already in place in Redmond, Madras BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AÂ nearly $112,000 grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear testimony on proposal to allow RVs as long-term rentals on rural property
Deschutes County commissioners held a public hearing on Wednesday for residents to weigh in on a proposal to allow recreational vehicles to be used…
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Fire heavily damages La Pine home before firefighters stop spread; no one home at the time
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire heavily damaged a home in La Pine Wednesday night, but firefighters were able to stop its further spread, officials…
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Warm Springs Tribe petitions ODFW to repeal or fix rule giving Grand Ronde Tribe hunting, fishing rights in W. Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs announced Wednesday they filed a petition with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife this week,…
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs awards $5,000 each to Voices Against Trafficking and Saving Grace
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Wednesday evening presented two local organizations, Voices Against Trafficking…
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RootedHomes chooses five C.O. employers for Rooted at Simpson workforce housing community in SW Bend
A major challenge in attracting people to Bend is finding a place they can afford to live. RootedHomes, which takes on that problem,…
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Recent rain causes washout, closes section of Forest Service Road 4254 on Ochoco National Forest
 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A section of Forest Service Road 4254, east of the junction of FSR 4254-800 on the Ochoco National Forest east of…
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Disputed south Bend footbridge plans could be getting new life with help of Deschutes County Commissioner Chang
A proposed footbridge over the Deschutes River in southern Bend has created quite a lot of controversy since it was first suggested back in 2012. A…
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Prescribed burn up to 269 acres planned Thursday west of Sunriver along Forest Service Road 41
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on up to 269…
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431-acre prescribed burn planned on Taylor family property west of Bend, Shevlin Park Thursday and Friday
(Update: Details on Wyden amendment regarding prescribed burn agreement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest plans…
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Water conservation was topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During Tuesday night’s Redmond City Council meeting, a presentation on water conservation was front and center.…
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Deschutes County judge speaks out on ‘very concerning’ public defender shortage; seven defendants released so far
Last week, NewsChannel 21 reported on Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels’ alarm over the growing public defender shortage and how that…
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‘We try and lead with education first’: BPRD reminds spring park, trail users of the rules about keeping dogs on leashes
Bend’s parks and trails are already getting plenty busy this spring, so the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding pet owners about its…
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Custodial interference is commonly unreported crime, DA says after woman’s arrest near Sisters for abducting her 3 kids
A transient wanted on an Idaho warrant for kidnapping her three young children in Caldwell, Idaho, was found at a camp near Sisters on Sunday…
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Deschutes County commissioners to receive findings, data about impact of heavy cannabis use on mental health
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, during the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board will hear a presentation about heavy…
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Prescribed burn of about 200 acres planned Wednesday five miles east of Sunriver, Highway 97
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations about 10 miles south…
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Overnight precipitation scrubs 30-acre prescribed burn planned SW of Sisters; other training exercises continue
(Update: Precipitation prompts cancellation of prescribed burn) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Overnight precipitation has prompted the Sisters Ranger…
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