Special, spectacular C. Oregon sunset sparks flood of fine photos from our viewers
With a sunset like the one Central Oregonians enjoyed Thursday evening, how would we not receive plenty of wonderful photos from the Share tab at…
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Large Knott Landfill compost piles catch fire in wind; Bend firefighters help put it out
Large mulch piles being turned into compost caught fire in stiff north winds late Thursday afternoon at Deschutes Recycling’s hard at Knott…
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A look at Oregon’s Ballot Measure 113, which takes on legislative walkouts
Oregon’s Ballot Measure 113 looks to amend the state Constitution to say failure to attend 10 or more legislative floor sessions would be deemed…
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A month into job, area’s first houseless strategies director ‘hit the ground running’ on challenging crisis
Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County and partnering cities Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters recently hired…
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‘A real problem’: DUIIs on the rise in Bend, police say
In the past week, police say a drugged driver crashed into the Tumalo Fire Station, causing significant damage, and a deadly crash on the parkway…
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Early-morning fire destroys two homes south of Redmond, determined to be arson
Residents escaped a fire early Thursday morning that destroyed two homes south of Redmond and was determined to be arson, an official…
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Oregon Dept. of Education releases 2021-22 school, district profiles; COVID-19 impacts evident
The Oregon Department of Education released Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2021-22 school year. At-A-Glance School…
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Police: Speeding drunk driver killed in Bend Parkway crash near Reed Lane; 2 other drivers injured
A 37-year-old Bend man killed Wednesday night in a crash on the Bend Parkway was driving drunk and speeding when he hit a southbound SUV, lost…
Continue ReadingSlavery is on the ballot for voters in 5 US states
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More than 150 years after slaves were freed in the U.S., voters in five states will…
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Scary scenario: Redmond Airport hosts multi-agency ‘plane crash’ disaster drill to train first responders
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The numbers heard Wednesday morning over the police scanner channel from Redmond Airport were frightening — if they had been…
Continue ReadingOregon’s newest House district holds first general election
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — On paper, Oregon’s newly created 6th Congressional District would appear…
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Bend councilors review Midtown Crossing options, choose Greenwood Avenue for first safety upgrades
Bend city councilors Wednesday evening reviewed several options – and the limited funds available so far — for improving two key east-west…
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‘Deschutes County 2040’ planners kick off round of open houses as they prepare for future challenges
The Deschutes County Planning Division wants your input for the upcoming future, between now and the year 2040. The county on Wednesday evening held…
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Mt. Bachelor, Deschutes County receive $1 million state DOE grant for biomass project at resort
The Oregon Department of Energy said this week it has selected 21 recipients for a total of $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant…
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ODOT: Prepare for winter driving conditions this weekend, especially over the Cascade passes
Travelers heading to high-elevation areas and over the Cascade mountain passes in Central and Southwest Oregon this weekend should be ready for…
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Contractors arrive to find garage fire in nearly complete SW Bend home; latest blaze sparked by oily rags
Contractors arriving to a nearly completed southwest Bend home Wednesday morning found a fire in the garage, called 911 and put out the remaining…
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Bend ‘mobility hubs’ project aims to offer one-stop array of transportation services, have fewer cars on the road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a “mobility hub” where you can easily access an Uber or Lyft, shuttles, bikeshares, and also get a bite to eat. Cascades…
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Bend man arrested on assault, DUII and other charges, also accused of eluding police
Bend Police investigators said a 53-year-old Bend man impaired by alcohol and drugs was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges he assaulted a woman…
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Washington wildfire caused by pyrotechnic, police seek tips
CAMAS, Wash. (AP) — A wildfire in southwest Washington state that ballooned in size Sunday, causing regional air quality issues, may have been…
Continue ReadingOregon lawmakers hear bullying charge against gov candidate
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A former legislator told an Oregon House committee Wednesday that he was bullied by then-House…
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