Two Deschutes County commissioners oppose concept of expanding the board
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday, 2/3 of the Deschutes County Commissioners said “no” to the idea of expanding the board. Conservative Commissioners…
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Foes of planned SE Bend gas station lose state appeal, but still not giving up their 2-year fight
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has rejected all claims by the foes of a planned southeast Bend gas station, thus letting the city’s approval…
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OSP cites Bend man who tried to pass, rear-ended stopped Bend-La Pine school bus on Hwy. 31 near La Pine
Oregon State Police released details Monday of Friday morning’s three-vehicle crash on state Highway 31 south of La Pine, saying a Bend man failed…
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Permit system can be crucial when wildfires strike, prompt evacuations, area sweeps, trail closures
At the first sign of fire, Forest Service staff get boots on the ground to see what areas need to be closed. Casey Andrews, dispersed recreation team…
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Petes Lake Fire grows to over 3,000 acres, DCSO issues Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice for Elk, Lava Lakes
The Petes Lake Fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness that more than quadrupled in size in a day to over 2,000 acres Friday saw more growth Saturday…
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Bend city councilors asked to OK $2.3 million renovation, upgrades at Lighthouse Navigation Center
Bend city staff are asking city councilors Wednesday evening to approve a $2.3 million contract for major renovations to the Lighthouse Navigation…
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Madras man home from hospital, recovering from injuries after being Tased, attacked by teens at Skate Park
A Madras man is home from the hospital and recovering under the care of his sister after he says he was attacked by several young people at the…
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Bend city councilors being asked to approve $1.1 million purchase of 23 new police vehicles
Bend city councilors are being asked Wednesday evening to approve an over $1 million purchase of 23 new vehicles for the city’s police…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for parts of the High Desert through at least Wednesday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for western Crook, Curry, Deschutes and southern Josephine…
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Warm Springs solar streetlights, Sisters EV charging, Bend ‘mobility points’ among ODOT carbon-reduction grants
Electric cars and buses, e-bike lending libraries and solar streetlights are among the 15 projects across Oregon to receive funding from the…
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Midstate Electric Co-Op customers experience weekend power outages due to sensitive line settings to cut fire risk
A hot, dry, windy and smoky weekend brought power outages, some lengthy, for thousands of Midstate Electric Cooperative members in southern Deschutes…
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‘ We want to be inclusive’: Health and Wellness Fair brings providers, services to the community
 There were a wide variety of health care providers and services were on hand for people to visit with and ask questions of on Sunday at Bend’s…
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Car lovers enjoy Oregon Festival of Cars Show and Shine on the grounds of the Deschutes Historical Museum
(Update: Adding video, comments from head organizer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sea of cars were overtaking the lawn at the Deschutes…
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Deschutes County Public Health offers respiratory season guidance, vaccine updates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we head into respiratory season, Deschutes County Public Health says it wants to help residents stay healthy and protect…
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Senators announce $70,000 in federal funds for Warm Springs regional economic development
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs will receive $70,000…
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‘It’s going to cause a lot of damage’: C.O. climate activists protest amid global strike, call for ‘climate crisis’ declaration
Youth activists in Bend staged a climate protest in front of City Hall Friday evening as part of a global strike to fight against fossil fuels and…
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater recognizes two student performers with inaugural scholarships
Sunriver Stars Community Theater recently announced the recipients of its inaugural scholarships, Stars Scholars, given to two local high school…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission votes in Bend to ban coyote, other ‘unprotected mammal’ killing contests
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Friday with five in support and one abstention to prohibit contests for the taking of coyotes and other…
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The Library of Things: Deschutes Public Library has much more than just books for you to check out
A program at the Deschutes Public Library lets you check out much more than just books. And there are plenty more new things coming your…
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Bend woman indicted on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide charges in fatal dog mauling
A Bend woman, the owner of three dogs that fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge transient camp in July, has been indicted by a Deschutes County…
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