Nonprofit Thistle & Nest building 160 affordable homes in region, now accepting applications
Thistle & Nest, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit started back in March, has announced the launch of “an ambitious and impactful affordable…
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Pair of XL babies – a rhinoceros and an elephant – are on the way at the Oregon Zoo
Jozi the rhinoceros, Rose-Tu Asian elephant among the largest, most endangered land mammals PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two of the largest and most…
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Oregon reps Chavez-DeRemer, Bentz split on Mayorkas impeachment referral vote — but both want him out
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., voted to voted with the slim majority Monday to refer a resolution to impeach Homeland Security…
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Central Oregon educators, leaders to gather, reaffirm commitment to region’s Safe Schools Alliance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon school superintendents, fire and police chiefs, sheriffs, district attorneys and public and mental health…
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Central Oregon county clerks increase safety amid several ‘suspicious envelopes’ sent to offices across the state
Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison: ‘What I can do is just respond to it with facts’ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mail in ballots from last week’s special…
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State-funded recovery program helped nearly 1,200 households hit by Labor Day 2020 wildfires
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The state Wildfire Recovery and Resilience Account program supported hundreds of wildfire-affected households to find…
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Deschutes County Health joins in urgent FDA warning about extremely high lead levels in cinnamon applesauce pouches
Deschutes County health officials joined federal and state counterparts Monday in issuing an urgent warning to consumers and retailers to not sell,…
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With Oregon’s fire season over, state sends dozens of firefighters to help battle blazes in Kentucky, N. Carolina
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though fire season has subsided in Oregon, other parts of the country are strained for resources as they hit their peak. In…
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Wildfire, drought have caused $11.2 billion damage to West Coast private forests over past 20 years, OSU study finds
Wildfires and drought have led to $11.2 billion in damages to privately held timberland in California, Oregon and Washington over the past two…
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Time to ‘Ask the Mayor’ of Bend, Melanie Kebler, your questions; she’ll answer at Sunrise next Wednesday
We have another monthly ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment next Wednesday at Sunrise with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler. Feel free to submit your questions to us -…
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FBI: Several Oregon county clerks’ offices received suspicious letters during election, their latest challenge
Oregon’s 36 county clerks play a critical role on the front lines of administering Oregon’s elections and are essential in promoting our…
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Pile burning work continues across the Deschutes National Forest; this week’s planned ignition sites listed
Firefighters across the Deschutes National Forest are continuing pile burning this week, as favorable conditions exist, officials said Monday.…
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Oregon motorists can be thankful for eight straight weeks of gas price declines, GasBuddy reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 10.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g Monday, according to…
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Crook County Sheriff’s SAR, search dog teams find missing hunter, 82, in Maury Mountains
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members, assisted by two dog teams, were called out Sunday evening and quickly found a missing…
Continue ReadingWalmart, Costco and other companies rethink self-checkout
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The backlash against self-checkout is growing, and stores are starting to dial back on the…
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Deschutes County commissioners will consider campground/RV park sites, business license for short-term rentals
Deschutes County commissioners voiced a generally positive reception Monday to a consultants’ report on three possible recreational campground/RV…
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Thanksgiving travel predicted to be busy on the roads and record-setting in the skies
By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — This Thanksgiving travel period is expected to be the busiest in several years and a…
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‘Safer, more welcoming space’: Bend Endurance Academy shows off its new youth climbing facility
The nonprofit Bend Endurance Academy held an open house Sunday to show off its new youth climbing facility, for kids ranging from 7 years old…
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Cooking fire causes $30,000 damage to SE Bend home; fire official offers safety tips ahead of holiday meals
A neighbor used an extinguisher to help stop a cooking fire spreading from the kitchen of a southeast Bend home Friday evening, but not before about…
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Bend 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade brings out crowds to thank and honor those who served our country
 Veterans Day is a time we thank and honor America’s veterans for their service to our country. The 22nd annual Bend Veterans Day Parade set off…
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