Oregon senators urge changes to USDA hemp rules
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., as authors of the legislation that legalized hemp production nationwide, on Wednesday asked the U.S.…
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Crook County Sheriff Gautney posts letter, defends jail staff
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney posted a three-page letter Tuesday on Facebook, refuting and responding in detail to complaints and rumors about…
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Prineville man arrested in Bend DUII-drugs crash
A 32-year-old Prineville man was arrested on drugged and reckless driving charges Tuesday morning after his SUV crossed all four lanes of Highway 97…
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Worthy Garden Club, partners plan to plant a million trees
The Worthy Garden Club, along with its coalition partners, on Tuesday launched “Operation Appleseed,” a campaign to plant one million trees in…
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Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back
On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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OSU ecologist uses drones, GoPros to track gray whales
Using drones deployed in the air and GoPros underwater, Oregon State University marine ecologist Leigh Torres recently completed her fourth field…
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Cultus Lake campgrounds to require reservations in 2020
Beginning in 2020, Cultus Lake’s Little Cove, Big Cove and West Cultus Boat-in Campgrounds will require a reservation in order to camp during the…
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Good news: C.O. job growth was stronger than thought
Recent revisions from payroll records through June revealed that employment growth was significantly stronger than initially estimated, the state…
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Redmond couple get life in Maliyha’s ‘monstrous’ killing
A Redmond couple was sentenced Monday to life in prison with a minimum of 25 years before parole in the December 2016 starvation death of their…
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We have plenty of fine-tuning to do, but hope you like it! Welcome to NewsChannel 21’s new online home, the redesigned KTVZ.COM! We’re still busy…
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OSU-Cascades professor gets grant to study relocation of ‘climate refugees’
An Oregon State University–Cascades anthropologist has been awarded $750,000 by the National Science Foundation to research issues facing coastal…
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Redmond eyes land swap with county to lure jobs
The city of Redmond is working toward making changes to its urban growth boundary to attract more business jobs to the…
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Suspect sought in gunshots at Redmond-area transient camp
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are looking for a 47-year-old man who witnesses said fired two or three gunshots during a fight with another…
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New state program offers opioid overdose prevention kits
The Oregon Health Authority is launching a new program in an effort to combat opioid…
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Jericho receives $20K grant to plan for Redmond shelter
Jericho Road said Monday it has received $20,000 from the Central Oregon Health Council. The social service organization located in Redmond will use…
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Merkley slams Trump over blocking flavored e-cigarette ban
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., the top Democrat on the Appropriations subcommittee overseeing the Food and Drug Administration, today released the…
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Fire tears through vacant mobile home NW of Madras
A vacant mobile home northwest of Madras was destroyed by a fire Sunday night and the cause is under investigation, officials…
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Driver cited in Newport Avenue pedestrian crash
A Bend man was struck by a vehicle in the crosswalk at a northwest Bend intersection Sunday evening and was taken to the hospital with…
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Area obstacle course simulates active shooter scenario
The first RISE Tactical Challenge, held east of Bend on Sunday, tested participants’ functional fitness, shooting skills and stress management.…
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