Former Bend City Councilor, Mayor Craig Coyner III passes away homeless
The story of former Bend City Councilor and Mayor Craig Coyner III ended sadly. He passed away while homeless after being admitted to the hospital in…
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La Pine unsung heroes come up big in state wrestling championship, key in record setting titles
For the first time in state history, La Pine is the boys and girls state wrestling…
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As Covid restrictions ease and Redmond schools return to normal, search is on for volunteers
The Redmond School District is dealing with a post-Covid shortage of volunteers. The district is looking for volunteers in all roles — from reading…
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Deschutes County commissioners defend plans for managed homeless camp in S. Bend amid neighbors’ dismay
Deschutes County commissioners offered a strong defense Wednesday of the plans that surprised many southern Bend residents to create a managed,…
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ABC’s and EVs: Bend-La Pine Schools rolls out Oregon’s first electric school bus east of the Cascades
The first electric school bus for Bend-La Pine Schools — and the first east of the Cascades — is ready to hit the streets of Central Oregon, the…
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USFWS releases draft recovery plan for Oregon spotted frog, begins 60-day public comment period
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday the availability of a draft recovery plan for the Oregon spotted frog and a 60-day public…
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9th Circuit denies emergency bid to halt Nevada lithium mine
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Wednesday to block construction of the largest lithium mine in…
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Bend-La Pine schools names new principals for Pine Ridge, Ponderosa, Silver Rail elementary schools
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Wednesday the selection of three new principals to serve at local elementary schools:…
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Madras City Administrator Gus Burril resigns; council appoints new interim police director, airport manager
After more than a decade in the position and nearly 20 years with the city, Madras City Administrator Gus Burril submitted his resignation to the…
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Black Butte Ranch appeals Oregon DEQ’s $5,100 fine over higher ammonia discharges into Indian Ford Creek
The Black Butte Ranch resort is appealing part of a $5,100 fine imposed earlier this year by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies cite man living on FS land south of Bend in recent dog attacks
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies have located and cited a man living on Forest Service land south of Bend on animal nuisance charges after his…
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La Pine first responders’ fast action keeps Hwy. 97 semi-trailer fire from reaching 24 tons of aluminum in cargo
A fire on a semi-truck trailer whose driver pulled over in front of La Pine City Hall closed Highway 97 for a time Tuesday morning and threatened to…
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World’s Last Blockbuster in Bend still seeing surge in sales, visitors sparked by online Super Bowl ad
The World’s Last Blockbuster, located in Bend, recently did an online-only ad during the Super Bowl, exclusively through social media. And the store…
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Redmond city councilors continue discussion, public hearing on camping regulations for the homeless
Redmond city councilors met Tuesday evening to continue discussing and gathering public input about proposed camping regulations on public property…
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Bend’s Street Dog Hero back from trip to Mexico, where it held three-day free spay and neuter event
Volunteers with a Bend nonprofit are back from treating more than 500 dogs in Mexico. Street Dog Hero provided free spay and neuter surgeries…
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Bend nonprofit Friends of the Children is expanding its long-term mentoring services to La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends of the Children Central Oregon is expanding its long-term mentoring services to La Pine. The nonprofit is…
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More icy roads expected across Oregon; ODOT avoids caution, avoiding travel if you can
With freezing temperatures forecast statewide Tuesday night, even in the valleys, cities and on the coast, you may wish to avoid travel Wednesday…
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Redmond woman gets 20-year federal prison term for abusing 6-year-old on video, sharing it with partner
A Redmond woman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Tuesday for sexually abusing a 6-year-old child, recording the abuse, and sharing the…
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Pennsylvania unseals search warrant in Idaho killings
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where…
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Alleged Redmond drug trafficker arrested in Crook County traffic stop; raids on her car, home find plenty
A traffic stop by drug detectives and police in Crook County brought the arrest of a Redmond woman, accused of trafficking fentanyl and…
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