Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, US cities are considering bans
By JEFF McMURRAY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Sophee Langerman was on her way to a bicycle safety rally in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in…
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ODOT, ODFW say those new highway wildlife undercrossings help – but drivers still need to be very alert in the fall
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them more likely…
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Bend’s Planned Parenthood sees 1,000% increase in Idaho patients since near-total ban took effect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Planned Parenthood location reports that it has seen a 35% increase in patients crossing the state line from Idaho since…
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Oregon Audits Division report calls for more coordinated strategy to better combat domestic violence
Oregon needs a more integrated, over-arching strategy to better combat domestic violence, according to the state Audits Division, which just released…
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Bend city councilors OK design contract for Crosstown Bikeways project to make walking, rolling and biking safer
Bend city councilors this week approved a contract to proceed with design work on two routes, north-south and east-west, called the Crosstown…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue plans ‘burn to learn’ training exercise Monday on structure provided by developer
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews will be conducting a live fire training on Monday at an acquired structure provided by a…
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Deschutes National Forest to break ground this month on new Sisters Ranger Station
The Deschutes National Forest will be breaking ground this month on a new Ranger Station in Sisters, a new building that’s expected to be completed…
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Madras garage fire causes $124,000 damage; cause under investigation
A garage fire did an estimated $124,000 in damage to a home in northeast Madras Thursday night, and the cause is under…
Continue ReadingNew maps reveal who could see more snow this winter during a strong El Niño
By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — As the US gears up for a winter heavily influenced by the first strong El Niño in years, scientists at…
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Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…
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Senate passes housing, transportation bill that includes $1.5 million for Bend-Redmond Habitat workforce housing
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday major investments passed the Senate to expand affordable, rural and veterans housing options…
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3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines after off-duty pilot accused of trying to cut engines mid-flight
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines on Thursday, saying they suffered emotional distress from an…
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Mt. Bachelor offers its seasonal workers a new housing option, at Bend’s Campfire Hotel
Mt. Bachelor announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Bend’s Campfire Hotel, to offer seasonal employee housing for the upcoming winter…
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‘It helps them immensely’: Oregon VA awards $1 million in grants for student veterans at COCC, across the state
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded grants to 14 schools, including Central Oregon Community College. The agency…
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Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…
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‘A huge game-changer’: Shepherd’s House holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting for new Redmond shelter
Shepherd’s House Ministries has completed their latest shelter building in Redmond, the Redmond Center, and and held a ribbon-cutting and grand…
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Several Central Oregon breweries among more than 700 offering Kōkua Session IPA, to help Maui wildfire victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kōkua Project is one beer, brewed by many, to support our Maui ‘Ohana who have been affected by the tragic wildfires.…
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Bend city councilors listen in on a tribal prayer, a DA’s ‘horrifying’ rash of homicides, and a grieving father’s message
A Bend City Council meeting that began with a bit of history and a sung Warm Springs tribal prayer had other emotional moments, from the district…
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Klamath dam removals, restoration work will help salmon, researchers say, but some challenges will remain
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The world’s largest dam removal and restoration project, currently underway on the Klamath River in Oregon and…
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C.O. seasonal reminders: What you need to know when driving in snowy and icy conditions (besides slow down)
During this time of year, frigid temperatures and icy conditions can create driving challenges on the road. This is why it’s important to be…
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