Bend Chick-fil-A hosting ‘Cookies for Shepherd’s House fundraiser throughout January
Chick-fil-A® at Highway 97 and Robal Road in Bend is hosting a “Cookies for Shepherd’s House” fundraiser throughout the month of January,…
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Caught on camera: Sisters homeowner watches as tall pine tree falls, tears out sparking power lines
Steve Allely was taking a video of the windy snowstorm outside his Sisters home Thursday evening when he heard a huge crack, turned and caught a…
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‘They’re thriving here:’ BrightSide has 7 puppies, some adults among 20 dogs from La Pine rescue up for adoption
(Update: Adding comments from Redmond shelter’s executive director) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We recently told you about Deschutes County sheriff’s…
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Bend’s Sky View Middle School students create children’s books to read to Lava Ridge Elementary students
A Bend middle school has added a new creative writing elective. In just its first year, the class at Sky View Middle School has students creating…
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Cascade Natural Gas asks NW Bend residents to reduce natural gas use during extreme cold snap to maintain service
Cascade Natural Gas on Friday asked customers in a large area of northwest Bend to reduce their natural gas usage from Friday evening at 6 p.m. until…
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Sisters power restored after wind topples tree into pole, downs power lines; more trees fall around region
High winds knocked down a tree, which fell into a 45-foot power pole and tore down lines in Sisters Thursday evening. It blocked streets and knocked…
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Late winter is here: Central Oregon Les Schwab stores busy installing snow tires during calm between storms
Warmer winter weather around the High Desert at the beginning of the winter season allowed some people to delay the purchase or installation of snow…
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Humane Society of C. Oregon offers advice, tips on how to keep your pets safe this winter season
With winter weather having definitely arrived in Central Oregon and more on the way, you should not only keep yourself safe but your furry friends…
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‘The phone traffic is exploding’: Bend car repair shop sees increase in business during snow season
With the slick driving conditions resulting in more accidents, more cars are in need of repairs. Bend Police say they have responded to nearly 50…
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Winter storm warning for a foot more snow in C.O., 16-40 inches east slopes; high winds prompt Mt. Bachelor closure
Another major winter storm is poised to sweep into the High Desert over the next couple of days, bringing up to a foot of snow in the Bend area and…
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Bend Police report making 602 DUII arrests in 2023, including 15 with a blood alcohol level of .30 or higher
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In 2023, Bend Police arrested 602 people for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the agency said Thursday. That’s a…
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Deschutes County Public Health offers cold-snap safety, health tips, provides list of warming shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter weather is upon us and expected to continue into next week with subzero temperatures, additional snow and high winds.…
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Oregon House Republicans introduce bill to end ‘failed’ Measure 110; Gunnels says it’s consistent with DAs’, cities’ proposal
Oregon House Republicans introduced legislation Thursday for next month’s “short session” that they said would “end the crises of drugs,…
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Trial of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect postponed to fall after defense files motion to suppress evidence
The trial of a Portland man accused of coming to Central Oregon with several guns and a plan to shoot several people at a Smith Rock climbing event…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center undergoing expansion, at full capacity as winter weather hits area
With winter weather arriving in force and more heavy snow, colder temperatures and high winds on the way, Shepherd’s House Ministries, operating…
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Bend Fire & Rescue says during winter weather, calls increase reporting slips, falls and car accidents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rain, snow and heavy winds hit all at once, leaving spots like Mt. Bachelor dealing with 100 mph winds. Bend Fire &…
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Deschutes County to keep looking at possible business license for short-term rentals; DeBone still unconvinced
Deschutes County will continue to examine the possibility of enacting a business license to set some rules and requirements for short-term rental…
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Your photos: C.O.’s big snowstorm brings its challenges, but also many fun, beautiful sights to share
Thanks as always for sharing such fun, wonderful photos of what you saw and did Tuesday and Wednesday as the biggest snowstorm so far this season…
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Oh, the memes: When a large tree limb crashes through a Sisters home’s roof — and lands in the toilet bowl
Sisters resident Matt Houston, his wife and their two dogs are all OK – that’s the first thing everyone wants to know before they say “wow,”…
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Prineville Police officer placed on paid leave, under investigation after disturbing incident outside bar
A disturbing incident outside a bar caught on camera has prompted Prineville Police to put Officer Jacob Gentry on paid administrative leave pending…
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