Bend city councilors being asked to approve $1.1 million purchase of 23 new police vehicles
Bend city councilors are being asked Wednesday evening to approve an over $1 million purchase of 23 new vehicles for the city’s police…
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Firefighters hold Lookout, other fire containment lines during weekend hot spell but will welcome cooldown’s assist
The Lookout Fire on the Willamette National Forest put up much more smoke again this weekend due to the hot, windy conditions, but containment lines…
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Oregon judge to decide in new trial whether voter-approved gun control law is constitutional
By CLAIRE RUSH and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge is set to decide whether a gun…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for parts of the High Desert through at least Wednesday night
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality extended an air quality advisory Monday for western Crook, Curry, Deschutes and southern Josephine…
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Warm Springs solar streetlights, Sisters EV charging, Bend ‘mobility points’ among ODOT carbon-reduction grants
Electric cars and buses, e-bike lending libraries and solar streetlights are among the 15 projects across Oregon to receive funding from the…
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Oregon gas prices drop a bit again, while U.S. average keeps rising, GasBuddy reports
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.65/g Monday, according to…
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You can vote for ‘The Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’; several Central Oregon finalists
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do blue cheese, diamonds, dental chairs and electric big rigs have in common? They’re among the finalists in the Coolest…
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Midstate Electric Co-Op customers experience weekend power outages due to sensitive line settings to cut fire risk
A hot, dry, windy and smoky weekend brought power outages, some lengthy, for thousands of Midstate Electric Cooperative members in southern Deschutes…
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‘ We want to be inclusive’: Health and Wellness Fair brings providers, services to the community
There were a wide variety of health care providers and services were on hand for people to visit with and ask questions of on Sunday at Bend’s…
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home
Alisha Alderson placed her folded clothes and everything she needed for the last month of her pregnancy in various suitcases. She never imagined she…
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Car lovers enjoy Oregon Festival of Cars Show and Shine on the grounds of the Deschutes Historical Museum
(Update: Adding video, comments from head organizer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sea of cars were overtaking the lawn at the Deschutes…
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Deschutes County Public Health offers respiratory season guidance, vaccine updates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we head into respiratory season, Deschutes County Public Health says it wants to help residents stay healthy and protect…
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‘It’s going to cause a lot of damage’: C.O. climate activists protest amid global strike, call for ‘climate crisis’ declaration
Youth activists in Bend staged a climate protest in front of City Hall Friday evening as part of a global strike to fight against fossil fuels and…
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Sunriver Stars Community Theater recognizes two student performers with inaugural scholarships
Sunriver Stars Community Theater recently announced the recipients of its inaugural scholarships, Stars Scholars, given to two local high school…
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The Library of Things: Deschutes Public Library has much more than just books for you to check out
A program at the Deschutes Public Library lets you check out much more than just books. And there are plenty more new things coming your…
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Bend woman indicted on manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide charges in fatal dog mauling
A Bend woman, the owner of three dogs that fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge transient camp in July, has been indicted by a Deschutes County…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to review sponsorship policies amid criticism of Nosler’s role at Mtn. View High
Bend-La Pine Schools officials said Friday they will review their policies regarding sponsorships and advertising on district property after some…
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AirLink helicopter pilot, Powell Butte resident, speaks on recovery challenges since severe crash in Christmas Valley
“I do remember waking up, and the first thing I’m shouting is, ‘Are you guys okay? Tell me you guys are alive! Tell me you guys are alive!…
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Bend woman pleads not guilty to murder, kidnap charges in fatal shooting of Madras man who disappeared a year ago
A 31-year-old Bend woman pleaded not guilty Friday to five counts of murder with a firearm, as well as kidnapping and other charges in the fatal…
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ODF: Target shooting apparently sparked 106-acre fire that prompted evacuations near Lake Billy Chinook
Preliminary findings in the investigation of the August 20 Juniper Creek Fire that prompted Level 3 evacuations west of Lake Billy Chinook indicate…
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