Mt. Bachelor offers its seasonal workers a new housing option, at Bend’s Campfire Hotel
Mt. Bachelor announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Bend’s Campfire Hotel, to offer seasonal employee housing for the upcoming winter…
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‘It helps them immensely’: Oregon VA awards $1 million in grants for student veterans at COCC, across the state
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded grants to 14 schools, including Central Oregon Community College. The agency…
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Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…
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‘A huge game-changer’: Shepherd’s House holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting for new Redmond shelter
Shepherd’s House Ministries has completed their latest shelter building in Redmond, the Redmond Center, and and held a ribbon-cutting and grand…
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Several Central Oregon breweries among more than 700 offering Kōkua Session IPA, to help Maui wildfire victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kōkua Project is one beer, brewed by many, to support our Maui ‘Ohana who have been affected by the tragic wildfires.…
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Bend city councilors listen in on a tribal prayer, a DA’s ‘horrifying’ rash of homicides, and a grieving father’s message
A Bend City Council meeting that began with a bit of history and a sung Warm Springs tribal prayer had other emotional moments, from the district…
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C.O. seasonal reminders: What you need to know when driving in snowy and icy conditions (besides slow down)
During this time of year, frigid temperatures and icy conditions can create driving challenges on the road. This is why it’s important to be…
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Arnold Irrigation District manager, Senator Merkley pleased by lawsuit dismissal and start of canal piping project
More than a month after work began and days after a formal groundbreaking ceremony, a federal district this week dismissed a lawsuit initiated by the…
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Late-night fire destroys large shop off Hwy. 97 north of Bend; losses estimated at $750,000
A large shop building near Highway 97 just north of Bend went up in flames late Tuesday night, and the fire spread to several vehicles, a trailer,…
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‘We can really make a difference’: New astronomy, rocketry nonprofit launches, focusing on science education
Robert Grossfeld, manager of the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, is director of the new Cascade Astronomy & Rocketry Academy, a nonprofit…
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Senate passes ag appropriations bill, including $5 million for Arnold, North Unit irrigation piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food…
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Redmond PD says domestic violence suspect threatened victim and police before surrendering to CERT Team
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team surrounded and negotiated the surrender of a 35-year-old Redmond man Wednesday…
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Mother, son charged with kidnapping after police say they took a teenager to Oregon for an abortion
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Idaho woman and her son have been charged with kidnapping after prosecutors say they took the son’s…
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City of Bend sets open house, invites public comment on plans to create Climate Friendly Areas
The Growth Management Division at the City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear from the community about where to locate areas where people can…
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Deschutes County plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has announced plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road on the morning of Thursday, Nov.…
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‘An extension of yourself’: Adaptive sports athlete from Bend receives grant for new hand cycle
A Bend woman is riding in style after receiving a grant for her own hand…
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Central Oregon parents speak out against bullying in school
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Since 2006, October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to consider the effects on children. A…
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Police pursuit of Salem shooting suspect on Hwy. 22E ends near Detroit as suspect shoots, kills self, officers say
A pursuit of an armed suspect who crashed into a Salem home and shot and critically injured a woman Tuesday morning, then headed east on state…
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City of Bend launching new Bend Works app in November, aims to help residents report issues quicker and easier
The city of Bend is preparing to launch a new phone app called Bend Works that lets residents submit requests for non-emergency services for issues…
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J Bar J’s at:project Anti-Trafficking Project receives federal grant, state funding to support their efforts
Central Oregon continues to benefit from the critical work and services of J Bar J Youth Services’ at:project (Anti Trafficking Project), which…
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