Central Oregonians’ random acts of kindness help others in need
The toughest of times often brings out unexpected moments of generosity. Some people in Central Oregon are paying it forward with random acts of…
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Former Prineville man jailed in Fla., accused of fatally strangling girlfriend
A former Prineville man charged with strangling his former girlfriend last year in Crook County now faces charges of fatally strangling his current…
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Oregon OSHA sets temporary rules for employer-provided housing, farm operations
Oregon OSHA said Tuesday it has adopted a temporary rule to increase protections for workers against the spread of coronavirus in employer-provided…
Continue ReadingLa Pine insurance agent secures $1,500 grant for La Pine Senior Center
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across the country continue to face unprecedented circumstances in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmers…
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Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday: Avoiding COVID-19 extortion scams
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against COVID-19 extortion…
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Indian Head Casino extends voluntary closure until further notice
The Indian Head Casino will remain closed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 situation, Warm Springs tribal officials said…
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Primary election ballots set to go out — and no longer require a stamp
On Wednesday, about 177,000 ballots for the May 19 primary election will be mailed to voters in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. And for the…
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Seven more Oregon COVID-19 deaths reported; total now at 99
Another seven people have died of COVID-19 in Oregon, raising the death toll to 99, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Most Oregon DMV offices remain closed until further notice
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Under the governor’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” executive order, most Oregon DMV offices will remain closed to the public…
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Rise in C.O. human-caused blazes has fire prevention officials concerned
With Wildfire Awareness Month kicking off this Friday, and after 16-human-caused blazes in the past two weeks, wildland firefighting officials in…
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OSU-Cascades offers virtual admissions events for prospective students, parents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school juniors and seniors engaged in college searches can meet with Oregon State University–Cascades faculty and staff…
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Mt. Bachelor partners with Ikon Pass, announces ‘Passholder Promise’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor, a year-round POWDR mountain resort located at the heart of Bend, Oregon culture, announced Tuesday Ikon Pass…
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Klamath County traffic stop turns up $236K in bags; S. Dakota man arrested
An Oregon State Police traffic stop of a minivan in Klamath County on Monday led to the discovery of more than $236,000 in cash in vacuum-sealed bags…
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University of Oregon plans for in-person classes this fall
University of Oregon students may have in-person classes this fall, officials…
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Four die in Sweet Home manufactured home fire
Four people were killed in a fire that destroyed a manufactured home fire early Tuesday morning in the Linn County community of Sweet Home,…
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Two arrested in burglary of Sunriver home
A California man and a Hawaii woman who had a protective order against him were arrested Monday on charges of burglarizing a Sunriver home, police…
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Bend construction still going strong, despite pandemic
Construction in Bend is showing little sign of slowing, according to the city, so officials who oversee and regulate that work are adjusting to…
Continue ReadingResearchers make key advance toward production of important biofuel
An international research collaboration has taken an important step toward the commercially viable manufacture of biobutanol, an alcohol whose…
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Drop in youth detention numbers seen as chance for change
Youth-detention numbers are down by nearly a quarter across the country, according to a recent…
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Travel Oregon to lay off 17, cut pay amid pandemic
The state’s tourism promotion commission, Travel Oregon, is laying off 17 employees, furloughing others and cutting pay as it copes with dropping…
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