Sisters Ranger District begins hazardous fuels reduction project near Sisters Cow Camp
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District is implementing about 213 acres of mastication operations within the Sisters Area Fuels…
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Feds finalize areas for floating offshore wind farms along Oregon coast
The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday, bringing the…
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Thornburgh Resort developer presses on, but nearly 20-year land use fight with opponents still isn’t over
The long-debated, nearly 2,000-acre Thornburgh Resort at Cline Buttes west of Redmond is gearing up for more construction, despite lingering land-use…
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‘Not a political issue. It’s a human issue’: Rep. Emerson Levy introduces bill to lower prescription drug costs
This week, Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, told the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care that it’s time to create co-pay fairness, which…
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Bend-area homeless camps have had 15 fires this year, Redmond area had six, one Tuesday that burned 2 trailers
There have been 15 fires in Bend-area homeless camps since the start of the year, the most recent destroying a motor home Saturday morning north of…
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Crews to begin dismantling façade of historic A.J. Tucker Building in downtown Bend, making way for courthouse expansion
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Monday, crews will begin dismantling and cataloguing the stone blocks of the front façade of the historic AJ Tucker…
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Buttigieg visits interstate highway bridge in Pacific Northwest slated for seismic replacement
By CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER KANE Associated Press VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday toured the…
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ODOT travel alert: Winter storm expected in Gorge, Cascade passes; NWS winter storm warning, advisory
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wind and snow may cause hazardous travel conditions in the Columbia River Gorge and mountain passes this week with a low…
Continue ReadingSurging restaurant prices are making dining out a luxury
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — If you’ve opted to cook a romantic meal at home with your partner this Valentine’s Day — no…
Continue ReadingUS government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history
CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between Kroger and…
Continue ReadingDepartment of Education takes steps to speed up college financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout
By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education said Tuesday that it’s taking steps to speed up college financial aid…
Continue ReadingPowerful nor’easter pelts region with snow, making it New York City’s snowiest day in 2 years
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Lauren Mascarenhas and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A fast-moving nor’easter dumped snow on New York City and other major…
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Russia used an advanced hypersonic missile for the first time in recent strike, Ukraine claims
By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine claims it has evidence Russia fired an advanced hypersonic missile – one that experts say is almost…
Continue ReadingSenate passes $95 billion package with aid for Ukraine and Israel, setting up showdown with the House
By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate passed a $95.3 billion foreign aid bill with assistance for Ukraine…
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Merkley votes against foreign aid bill, says Netanyahu’s war campaign fails to reflect American values
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., issued the following statement Monday after voting against the Senate’s national security…
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NE Madras report of despondent man who fired shots in home prompts evacuations, ‘shelter in place’ alert, ends quietly
A welfare check on a despondent man who a caller said hurt himself and fired shots in a northeast Madras home Monday evening prompted the call-out of…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center expands to offer daytime, 24/7/365 services
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries, a nonprofit organization committed to providing shelter services, long-term recovery programs…
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‘Wow, look at him!’: Bend couple reflects on highs and lows of marriage as they hit 59 years together
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a world of dating apps and reality TV shows, there’s a timeless story of long-lasting love to tell this Valentine’s week at…
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‘For our future growth’: Jefferson County Fire & EMS Board looking to send $14.5 million bond measure to May 21 ballot
The Jefferson County Fire &; EMS Board of Directors will be voting on Feb. 22 at 4:30 p.m. on a resolution to ask voters to consider a $14.5 million…
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Mystery solved: Car oddly double-parked in downtown Bend all weekend spawns questions until it’s finally towed
It was a small mystery that prompted a large number of questions and jokes, online and off: a wrong-way car oddly double-parked in downtown Bend for…
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