Crook County schools see 2.6% fall enrollment growth
(Update: Info from Bend-La Pine, Jefferson County schools) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District said Tuesday it continues to…
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DCSO closing offices Wednesday to attend celebration of life for Lt. Ernie Brown, killed in motorcycle crash
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be closing all offices, including the jail administration office, on Wednesday at 12:30 PM in order for…
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Eastside Safeway, scene of recent shooting, set to reopen Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Bend’s Eastside Safeway, the scene of a shooting that claimed three lives, including the shooter, on August 28th, is set to reopen at 6 a.m.…
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Vandalism rises across Bend parks; Ponderosa Park has had the most incidents
People enjoying parks around Bend are now having to put up with an illegal and increasing eyesore –…
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OSP identifies Bend man killed in weekend crash on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 64-year-old Bend man was killed early Sunday in the crash of his SUV on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne, Oregon State…
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Bend Bombers golf team takes 2nd in PGA Jr. regionals after tie-breaker with defending champs
Eleven-year-old Holden Baird and eight other young golfers traveled to Canyon Springs golf course in Twin Falls, Idaho this past weekend to compete…
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Bend Park and Rec plans changes, offers survey in bid to avoid future program registration meltdowns
The Bend Park and Recreation District is reaching out to program participants with a survey as it weighs plans to better address a big jump in…
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Conditions improve and 2 task forces go home, but Cedar Creek Fire still grows to over 92,000 acres
A somewhat improved picture weather-wise made for less growth on the Cedar Creek Fire Monday, allowing reduced evacuation levels and for two of the…
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Injury pickup crash sparks 1-acre brush fire on Highway 26 north of Madras
A pickup crash into dry vegetation on U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras Monday afternoon sent the driver to the hospital and sparked a wildfire that…
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New ‘area of known wolf activity’ designated on Warm Springs Indian Reservation
A new AKWA (Area of Known Wolf Activity) has been designated on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in the northern Oregon Cascades, the Oregon…
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Evacuation levels reduced on west side of nearly 87,000-acre Cedar Creek Fire; Highway 58 reopens
An army of firefighters from across the nation is helping battle the 6-week-old Cedar Creek Fire that exploded in weekend heat and winds to nearly…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 21 to air, livestream six Decision 2022 debates in coming weeks
NewsChannel 21 will air a series of six debates in the coming weeks to help voters cast an informed ballot, starting with Tuesday evening’s debate,…
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After 3 1/2 months, still no word when closed Redmond DMV office might reopen
Nearly 3 1/2 months after the Oregon DMV temporarily closed its Redmond office due to staffing issues, it’s still closed – and there’s still no…
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Cedar Creek Fire now nearly 87,000 acres, again 0% contained; more than 1,200 firefighters on the lines
Extreme fire behavior and strong winds made for another big run by the Cedar Creek Fire east of Oakridge on Saturday, putting up towering pyrocumulus…
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Oakridge, Westfir evacuated due to Cedar Creek Fire, Conflagration Act declared, Hwy. 58 closed; more new fires
The Oakridge and Westfir areas were evacuated Friday evening and a Highway 58 closure was lengthened 57 miles in the face of the Cedar Creek Fire as…
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Real estate tale of two cities: Redmond hits another home price record; Bend’s falls $45,000
Real estate markets have their ups and downs, but amid recent-record inflation and interest rate hikes, the median home sales price in Bend and…
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Cedar Creek Fire tops 31,000 acres; crews tackle new fires near Brothers and Hole in the Ground
Days of hot, windy weather have caused the Cedar Creek Fire to nearly double in size, topping 31,000 acres, officials said Thursday after fire crews…
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Bend 17-year-old arrested on attempted murder, other charges in shooting at large ‘rave party’ west of town
A 17-year-old Bend male was arrested Thursday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting another 17-year-old male during a…
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Bend police make 28 arrests during 4-month operation targeting those seeking sex with minors
Bend police said Thursday they made 28 arrests during a four-month operation aimed at combating human trafficking, sex work and luring of minors,…
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Becky Johnson, interim OSU president and former OSU-Cascades VP, retires after nearly four-decade career
Interim President Rebecca “Becky” Johnson, who began a 37-year career at Oregon State University as an assistant professor and rose to become…
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