Air, ground search to resume for missing snowboarder at Mt. Hood Meadows
An extensive air and ground search Wednesday failed to locate a Portland-area snowboarder missing in the area of the Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort and…
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City of Bend considers proposal to expand urban growth boundary for affordable housing project
The city of Bend is considering expanding its urban growth boundary east of town for a proposal to create hundreds more homes, much of which would…
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New Crook County middle schooler’s sign spreads smiles, encouraging all to ‘have a nice day’
Ben Seely is a newly arrived seventh-grader at Crook County Middle School, spreading smiles with a simple message: a sign saying, “Have a nice…
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Oregon Health Authority reports rise in COVID-19 cases after 2-plus months of declines
Oregon has seen an increase in daily reported cases of COVID-19 for the most recent reporting week following more than two months of steady declines,…
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Deschutes County, United Way of C.O. distribute $412,000 in federal emergency funds to 14 nonprofits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon of Central Oregon was tasked with developing a distribution plan for more than $412,000 in both…
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Oregon consumers warned to avoid raw oysters from British Columbia due to outbreak
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Health Authority advised residents Wednesday not to serve or eat raw oysters harvested from British…
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Bend man arrested on reckless burning, criminal mischief charges in city sewer pump station fire
A 39-year-old Bend resident has been arrested on criminal mischief and reckless burning charges in connection with a fire caused by a space heater…
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1,726-acre prescribed burn planned near Hole in the Ground
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District fire managers will ignite 1,726 acres of prescribed fire near Hole in the Ground this week, if conditions remain…
Continue ReadingWyden, colleagues urge FTC to investigate oil, gas market practices that may be driving up prices
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., this week along with Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called for federal…
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Bend Park and Rec, city of Bend partner on revived plans to upgrade stretch of Deschutes River Trail
The Bend Park and Recreation Board got an update Tuesday night on joint planning efforts with the city of Bend to upgrade Riverfront Street and a…
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Portland police ID downtown shooting victim; ex-Bend resident in court on murder charge
Portland police on Tuesday identified the 19-year-old Portland State University student shot and killed near the PSU campus early Monday morning,…
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Bend Marathon returns in-person on Sunday for the first time in three years
The Bend Marathon is back this weekend, for its sixth year — and in person, for the first time since 2019.…
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As water allocations fall amid severe drought, struggling C.O. farmers search for answers
Casad Family Farms manages 360 acres of land in Jefferson County, growing a variety of crops and animals. Operators Kate Havstad-Casad and Chris…
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La Pine firefighters quickly stop blaze in unoccupied manufactured home
La Pine firefighters quickly stopped a fire in an unoccupied manufactured home Monday evening. It was the second house fire on the same street in…
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Showered with help: Shepherd’s House shower truck operator reflects on experiences
One of things many of us might take for granted: a hot…
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Nearly 30 small, shallow quakes rumble beneath Paulina Lake; seismologists see no cause for alarm
Nearly 30 shallow earthquakes — too small to be felt — have occurred in the past week and a half beneath the eastern shore of Paulina Lake at…
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Paving project delays reopening of road to Pilot Butte summit until late May
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Tuesday it will delay opening the gate to the Pilot Butte summit until late May, in order to repave…
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KTVZ hosts wide-ranging debate by all 5 Fifth District GOP congressional candidates
The campaign season is ramping up for the May 17 primary election, and NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 coverage also hit high gear Monday evening…
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ODFW: No spring Chinook season on Deschutes River this year due to continued poor returns
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided there will be no spring Chinook season on the Deschutes River for 2022 due to expected poor…
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Recent RV fire near China Hat Road south of Bend sparks fire safety concerns
After moving into his home in the Lost Tracks subdivision of Bend 6 months ago, Hari Khalsa had a scary experience last Tuesday…
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