Saddle scam: Bend shipping store manager warns about latest scammer tactics
Most people know the classic signs of a scammer by now: Robo-calls regarding people’s car insurance and requests for a wire transfer or a gift…
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Mirror Pond fish passage advisory panel pauses work while BPRD secures funds for options analysis
The Mirror Pond Fish Passage Advisory Committee, charged with recommending a preferred fish passage solution at the Newport Dam facility, said…
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FedEx Ground in Bend joins in delivery company’s first National Hiring Day
FedEx Ground hosted its first National Hiring Day Thursday at the company’s Bend facility, as well as other locations across the country.…
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Tatom launches bid for Deschutes County Commission, says DeBone ‘blew it’ on COVID-19
Oliver Tatom announced Thursday his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Position 1, the seat…
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Split Redmond School Board refuses to fire Terrebonne teacher over mask refusal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On a split 3-2 vote Wednesday evening, the Redmond School Board rejected Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline’s recommendation to…
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Fines set to double for Oregon truckers who fail to chain up rigs when required
Fines for commercial truck drivers in Oregon who fail to use chains when required due to snowfall are about to double, starting this…
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City of Bend outlines planned public works campus at Juniper Ridge
The city of Bend held an information session on Wednesday for potential architects and contractors interested in the future Juniper Ridge Public…
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Bend nonprofit REACH seeking donations to help area’s homeless
REACH, short for Relationship, Empowerment, Action, Compassion and Heart, is a Bend organization dedicated to serving the homeless throughout…
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Hummel says his office reviewing more evidence to give grand jury in downtown Bend fatal shooting
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said Wednesday his office is reviewing more witness statements and evidence gathered after police…
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OSU-Cascades to host virtual talks by civil rights activist, thought leader on race and culture
A civil rights activist and a leader on race, religion and contemporary culture will be featured at virtual presentations hosted by the Oregon State…
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Crook-Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael McLane resigns; returning to private practice
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that she is accepting applications for a judicial position on the Circuit Court for the 22nd Judicial District…
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DUIIs on the rise: Bend police arrest 3 alleged drunken drivers after crashes within 4 hours
Bend police responded to three crashes and arrested three alleged drunken drivers within four hours Sunday evening, officers said Monday as they…
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Shepherd’s House responds to reports of inappropriate homeless behavior near emergency shelter
Employees at businesses near the Shepherd’s House emergency shelter in northeast Bend are speaking out about inappropriate behavior by homeless…
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Free personal-use firewood program coming to Deschutes, Ochoco forests next year
Starting next year, you will be able to collect firewood for personal use at no cost in the Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River…
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Central Oregon Honor Flight cleared for first takeoff from Redmond
Finally, after waiting more than 18 months, the next Honor Flight Central Oregon is finally set to take off Wednesday bound for our nation’s…
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Use restrictions to ease on ODF-protected lands in Central Oregon, but fire season continues
Regulated-Use Closure restrictions within the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will ease, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on…
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Central Oregon jobs report: Hiring moves higher in August, unemployment rates decline
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s employment situation improved in August, with hiring exceeding normal seasonal expectation by a modest…
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Feds grant OSU-Cascades, COCC more than $90,000 to fund child care, keep parents in school
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Monday that four Oregon colleges will receive a combined more than $400,000 from the Child Care…
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Redmond man, 77, jailed on attempted murder, other charges in dispute that injured woman
A 77-year-old Redmond man was arrested Saturday on attempted murder, assault, menacing and other charges in an alleged domestic dispute that sent a…
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Mt. Bachelor’s first snowfall of season ‘a bit more than expected,’ brings operational challenges
After this weekend’s rainfall, Central Oregon woke up to some beautiful snow on the…
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