Political signs not allowed along state highway right of way, removed due to driver safety hazard
With the November 8th elections coming up, political signs have been popping up around…
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Bend man jailed on DUII, assault, reckless driving charges in early-morning crash that injured several people
A 31-year-old Bend man was arrested and jailed on DUII, felony assault and reckless driving charges early Sunday morning, accused of running a red…
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Oregon State Police release details of apparent murder-suicide south of Redmond
A 45-year-old Redmond man was found fatally shot at a home south of Redmond Sunday morning and the 30-year-old suspect in the killing was found…
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Deschutes County still drafting psilocybin facility rules, in case November opt-out ballot measure fails
The Deschutes County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing Thursday evening to receive testimony on proposed land use regulations related…
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Warmup so far not fueling big growth on 114,000-acre Cedar Creek Fire, now 20% contained
(Update: Sunday information) OAKRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — So far, a warming and drying trend has not made for any major growth of the Cedar Creek Fire,…
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$225,000 fire at Deschutes Market Road log home traced to improper disposal of oily rags
A fire that caused $225,000 in damage and losses at a home east of Bend early Sunday was caused by the improper disposal of oil-soaked rags from a…
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Event at Bend Heroes Memorial honors Gold Star Mothers and Families
Sunday was the Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day at the Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park. The event is meant to…
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Kids Apraxia hosts Walk for Apraxia fundraiser at Healing Reins
Sunday was the ‘Walk for Apraxia” at the Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center near Bend. Apraxia Kids kicked off its 15th annual fundraiser,…
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Bend’s Street Dog Hero’s third annual ‘Heroes on the Run’ fundraiser, tops $75K goal
The Bend nonprofit Street Dog Hero held its third annual fundraiser in Bend on Sunday, Sept. 25. People were invited to walk, run, or jog to help…
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Bend woman jailed in stabbing of stepmother during dispute
A Bend woman was arrested Friday evening on charges she stabbed her stepmother in the chest several times during a dispute, police said Saturday,…
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Deschutes Natl. Forest reduces Cedar Creek Fire closure; Lava Lake, resort reopen, campgrounds still closed
Fire containment increases to 17% BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Friday reduced the forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire,…
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U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home reopens after repair project
The two-week closure of U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home for landslide repairs, delayed at the start due to fire danger, ended around 1:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading Medford man flees Bend police, crashes pickup into fence and runs, prompting early-AM alert to neighbors
A Medford man who refused to stop for police in southeast Bend early Friday morning crashed his pickup truck into a fence and ran, prompting an…
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Thieves are draining C.O. cars of gas: Are locking gas caps the answer?
Even though gas prices have eased somewhat from record highs, gas siphoning is still becoming an issue, especially in the Bend area.…
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Drought, low water prompt ODFW to close fishing in Crooked River, Ochoco Creek until at least Oct. 31
Due to ongoing drought and low water, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing fishing in the Crooked River and Ochoco…
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Bend Police make most use of Red Flag Law across state
Oregon’s Red Flag Law allows police, family or roommates to ask a court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order to remove firearms or other weapons from…
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Ochoco National Forest replacing cattle guards with $300K from Great American Outdoors Act
The Ochoco National Forest said Thursday it has invested $300,000 in the replacement of cattle guards across the forest with funding from the Great…
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U.S. Highway 20 Bend-Tumalo roundabout project begins soon; ODOT open house next week
ODOT is inviting the public to an open house next Wednesday evening showcasing upcoming improvements along U.S. HIghway 20 from Cooley Road to…
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After rain, cooldown, C.O. fire officials lower fire danger rating to ‘high’; campground campfires again allowed
Due to cooler temperatures and recent moisture, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland, and…
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‘Great benefit’: Bend partners with Deschutes County to expand Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, Stabilization Center
The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, or MCAT, has been serving Deschutes County since 2004. It’s a team of six mental health professionals who respond…
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