Roundhouse Foundation’s $300K grant boosts COCC Madras campus expansion
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s “Growing Together” fundraising campaign has received a major grant of $300,000 from…
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Deschutes County health officials confirm rare case of human plague; resident likely infected by pet cat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services said Wednesday it has confirmed a rare case of human plague in a local resident, Oregon’s first…
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Bend councilors hear citizens’ passionate views, OK mayor’s letter calling for urgent efforts to end Mideast violence
Three weeks after several residents urged Bend city councilors to call for an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza, Mayor Melanie Kebler has…
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Bend Police, Fire medics respond to four fentanyl overdoses in just six hours Tuesday, use Narcan to help all four survive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the span of just six hours Tuesday, Bend fire medics and police officers responded to four fentanyl overdoses, helping all…
Continue ReadingYouth Career Connect partnerships pave way for Bend-La Pine student internships, promising career paths
Two welding students from Mountain View High School are finding their career paths through an internship at Max Manufacturing, a metal fabrication…
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‘The system failed:’ Redmond man found guilty except for insanity in May 2022 murder of Cloverdale woman
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 23-year-old Redmond man was found guilty of murder except for insanity Thursday in the May 2022 strangulation death of…
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Bend Police investigating reports of shots fired near Juniper Swim & Fitness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After receiving calls about possible gunshots being fired near Juniper Swim & Fitness early Wednesday morning, Bend Police…
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US wildlife service considering endangered status for tiny snail near Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials have agreed to conduct a full, year-long review to determine whether…
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Bend councilors OK sale of 2 parcels to Bend-Redmond Habitat, Thistle & Nest for affordable housing project
The Bend City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to award the purchase of two city-owned parcels of land to a partnership between Bend-Redmond…
Continue ReadingCEOs are feeling more confident about economy — and concerned about the election
By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — US business leaders are feeling more bullish about the direction of the economy — even as their worries…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, union representing classified employees reach agreement on new 4-year contract
Negotiators for Bend-La Pine Schools and Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 6 reached a conceptual agreement Wednesday evening on a new…
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Bend city councilors adopt plan amendments to guide future development of 261-acre Stevens Road Tract
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After more than two years of public process, the Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously adopted amendments to the Bend…
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Redmond’s Hola Restaurant burglarized for the second time in weeks — but this time, no sign of forced entry
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond’s Hola Restaurant has been burglarized for the second time in less than a month, but this time police said they…
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Fire of undetermined origin destroys unoccupied travel trailer in Juniper Ridge area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An unoccupied travel trailer went up in flames Thursday morning in the Juniper Ridge area north of Bend but was quickly…
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Police chases, major manhunt south of Prineville don’t catch fugitive, arrested later when he asked homeowner to use phone
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An off-and-on high-speed chase in the Prineville area and extensive manhunt south of town Wednesday for a Prineville man…
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Environmental group petitions for federal protection of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in Oregon, California Cascades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned Thursday for federal protection of Sierra Nevada red foxes in the Oregon…
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CODE Team arrests Bend man on meth-dealing charges after a brief chase on foot at NE Bend hotel
(Update: More details of last year’s arrest, link to previous story) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man facing pending drug charges from 10 months ago…
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Deschutes commissioners enact fentanyl state of emergency; all 3 agree on crisis, but Chang abstains, calls order lacking
Two Deschutes County commissioners voted Wednesday to declare a 90-day state of emergency due to the addiction and overdose crisis brought on by…
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Bend councilors review draft code for planned Transportation Fee; listening sessions set for late February
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council had its initial review Wednesday evening of the draft code that will implement a Transportation Fee on…
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Oregon Employment Department talking with Legislature on increasing funding amid staffing, customer service challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Facing staffing and funding challenges, the Oregon Employment Department is looking to make changes to House Bill 4035, which…
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