Deschutes County Stabilization Center now open 24/7
As of Monday, the Deschutes County Stabilization Center will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a…
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Library signs 5-year lease extension on East Bend Library
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library recently sealed the deal on a five-year renewal of the lease for its East Bend Library, which is…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers to pay slightly lower rates this fall
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Monday it recently approved a slight decrease in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers due to the annual…
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‘Building a Better Central Oregon’ announces 2020 awardees
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® presented the 2020 Building a Better Central Oregon awards last week at The Haven in Bend.…
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$2.75M settlement reached in Oregon inmate’s flu death
The Oregon Department of Corrections has agreed to pay a record $2.75 million to the family of a man who died from the flu at the Oregon State…
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Injured hiker near Broken Hand summit prompts 12-hour rescue effort
A hiker was injured Sunday while trying to stop her fall at a remote spot near the summit of Broken Hand, west of Bend, prompting a challenging,…
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Bend transient arrested in motor home arson, assault on owner with baseball bat
A Bend transient was arrested on assault, arson and other charges early Monday, accused of setting a blanket on fire in a motor home, attacking the…
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Revised Columbia River Gorge management plan approved
A new management plan that will guide future decisions and address urgent issues like climate change has been approved for the Columbia River Gorge…
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Bend residents upset with tree branches left behind
A northwest Bend couple wonder why whatever crew cut down tree branches near power lines have left them on their property for about a…
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Federal officers use tear gas to break up ICE protest in Portland
Federal agents in Portland used tear gas to break up a demonstration honoring those who have died in custody of federal immigration officials.…
Continue ReadingEvacuations ordered in Colorado and Utah as crews battle new blazes
Blazes roaring through Colorado and Utah have pushed people from their homes and caused damage that officials have not yet been able to…
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Pelosi sets 48-hour deadline to approve stimulus deal before the election
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin must reach an agreement within 48 hours if they want to pass a…
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Oregon reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 220 new cases
The state’s death toll from COVID-19 is unchanged from Saturday and remains at 620, along with 220 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Your photos: More dazzling High Desert sunset views
Central Oregon has a never-ending supply of beautiful, even majestic sunsets. Here are some of the photos shares with us of this week’s scenic…
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Central Oregon Women’s March takes time to honor RBG
In solidarity with marches all across the country, supporters in Central Oregon held their own Women’s March on Saturday in downtown…
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Outdoor burning reopens in Central Oregon
Residents just outside the city limits of Bend were able to burn off debris starting Saturday. Bend Fire and Rescue is urging residents to give them…
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Bend ‘listening session’ on police brings calls for citizen review panel, more training
Several participants in the city of Bend’s online listening session on police issues Saturday morning urged the city to create a truly independent…
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Portland police to wear helmets with 3-digit identification
The Portland Police Bureau will make it easier to identify officers during crowd control events like protests in response to public feedback.…
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Man dies after Forest Grove police use stun gun, prosecutors say
A man who prosecutors said stopped breathing after Forest Grove police officers used a stun gun on him has…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, 388 new cases
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 620, along with 388 new cases, the Oregon Health Authority…
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