Sisters School District classes on two-hour delay
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters School District delayed classes for two hours Monday morning due to slick roads in the area. “Due to inclement…
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‘I love lacrosse so much’: Ridgeview Lacrosse Club hosts pancake fundraiser to raise money for the season
(Update: Adding video, comments from coach, members) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lacrosse club in Redmond got some much needed funding Sunday by…
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Pay it Forward: Nativity Wood Lot volunteers have been keeping Bend-area residents warm for 20 years
This month’s Pay it Forward $500 recipient from NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros of C.O. is indeed worthy: the Nativity Wood…
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City of Redmond closes downtown ice skating rink for the season due to mechanical issues
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The downtown Redmond ice skating rink has closed for the season “due to continued mechanical issues,” the city announced…
Continue Reading‘I really do have faith in him’: Central Oregonians voice their views on whether Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts are trustworthy
(CNN) — Punxsutawney Phil – the famous groundhog weather watcher – woke up and did not see his shadow Friday morning, calling for an early…
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The Giving Plate set to open two new, larger facilities this spring as region’s food needs grow
(Update: Adding video, interview with Ranae Staley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Plate is expanding its operations with two new buildings, both…
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‘Thanks for everyone’s patience’: After months of work and delays, Purcell Boulevard extension opens in NE Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from City of Bend project engineer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced that a long-awaited Purcell…
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Sunriver Resort kicks off its month-long Food & Wine Festival
Sunriver Resort is kicking off its second annual Sunriver Resort Food & Wine Festival, taking place all February long.…
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American Wild Horse Campaign pledges $5,000 reward in fatal shooting of wild horse on Ochoco National Forest
(Update: FS reports no ‘substantive’ leads to shooter) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Wild Horse Campaign announced Thursday that…
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OSP trooper disarms, Tasers, pepper-sprays fugitive at La Pine home; he runs, eludes large manhunt, area alerted
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An armed fugitive trying to enter a La Pine-area home Thursday evening resisted arrest and fled an Oregon State Police…
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US carries out retaliatory strikes on Iranian-linked militia targets in Iraq and Syria
By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The US conducted major airstrikes on 85 targets across seven…
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Update: Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say missing Terrebonne woman has been found, thank public for help
A missing Terrebonne woman who the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help to find Thursday has been located, deputies said…
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City of Bend still cleaning up after winter storms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might be seeing an increase in the number of of street sweepers on Bend streets this week. The are just one way city crews…
Continue ReadingOxyContin advertiser will pay $350 million, $5.2 million to Oregon, in the first-ever opioid marketing settlement
By David Goldman, CNN New York (CNN) — For the first time, an advertising company that worked on Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin account has settled a…
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Oregon Supreme Court rules 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion,…
Continue Reading‘Emptying the reservoir, one teaspoon at a time:’ new C.O. Guardian Assistance Program sees success in first six months
The Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program (COGAP) was established as a nonprofit organization last August in Bend to provide guardianship…
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C.O. Reps. Bentz, Chavez-Deremer sound off on supporting impeachment of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Oregon Reps. Cliff Bentz and Lori Chavez-DeRemer said Wednesday they support the move underway in the House to impeach Homeland Security Secretary…
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‘Such a special moment’: Sisters-Camp Sherman medics rushing expectant mom to hospital aid in baby girl’s roadside arrival
Cody Meredith and Pat Burke from Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District were eating breakfast at the station right before they received a medical call…
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Rebecca Robinson chosen for new OSU position focusing on industry, OSU-Cascades’ innovation district
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rebecca Robinson has been appointed associate vice president for the newly formed economic development and industry relations…
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Redmond DMV office closed Thursday due to staffing issues
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing, the Redmond DMV office will be closed Thursday, the agency reported. Similar issues have closed Redmond…
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