C.O. Cinderella story: Winless La Pine basketball team shocks competition as tournament champs
The Portland Thorns opening win and Men’s March Madness final four are also part of today’s sports…
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Bend Parks and Rec, Bend PD partner to remind dog owners of leash requirements, other park rules
Parks and trails will be busy this spring, and Bend Park and Recreation District and the Bend Police Department are partnering this week to remind…
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Bend Police provide details of shooting, manhunt that prompted alert to 10,000 NE Bend residents
About 10,000 people in northeast Bend received a worrisome alert Sunday evening, telling them to stay inside and lock their doors, though the…
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Bend Police sadly announce passing of K-9 Haras, a ‘tenacious and driven’ member of the force for 7 years
The Bend Police Department announced with sadness Monday the passing of a valued member of the force – K-9 Haras, who served the region for seven…
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Oregon to provide another $170 million in Pandemic EBT food aid to 434,000 children
The Oregon Department of Human Services said Monday it will begin issuing $170 million in Pandemic EBT food benefits to 434,000 students and young…
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Brian Crook named new Ridgeview High School principal, will start July 1
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond School District announced Monday that Brian Crook will serve as the new principal of Ridgeview High School. …
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OSP drug K-9 Marley helps troopers find 36 pounds of meth, 2 pounds of cocaine during traffic stop
A traffic stop on Highway 97 north of La Pine led to a pair of arrests assisted by Oregon State Police drug-detection K-9 Marley and the seizure of…
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Lingering ‘winter’ snow or not, ODOT says Oregon’s studded tire season ends Friday, as scheduled
With the start of spring (if not warm spring weather) comes the annual deadline to remove studded tires. Oregon drivers must remove studded tires…
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Smith Rock State Park draft master plan update due for release; public input sought, meetings planned
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to weigh in on long-term planning for Smith Rock State Park as part of the process…
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Deschutes County law enforcement agencies plan enhanced traffic enforcement over spring break
Oregon schools are on spring break this week, and Deschutes County law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone to be safe — and planning three…
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C.O. federal agents arrest 2 alleged drug traffickers in raids on Culver home, Madras apartment
Central Oregon and federal drug agents arrested two Jefferson County men, accused of importing large quantities of drugs from Mexico, during…
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Bend air duct cleaning business owner to instruct fentanyl remediation course in Indianapolis next week
A Bend business owner is traveling to the Midwest to instruct an upcoming fentanyl remediation…
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Central Oregon Agricultural Show returns to Redmond for 2 days of vendors, exhibits, workshops, fun
There may be some bad weather reports for the weekend, but you have some good options for things to do inside. The Central Oregon Agricultural Show…
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Gov. Kotek issues drought declaration for Deschutes, Grant counties, directs state help
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday that she has declared a drought in Deschutes and Grant counties through Executive Order 23-08, and directed state…
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Off-duty Bend paramedic helps save life during Willamette Pass ski trip
You never know when your life-saving skills might come into play, as off-duty Bend firefighter-paramedic Tobias Carleton learned during a recent ski…
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An inside look at the work of Bend’s new camping code enforcement team
The city of Bend’s new camping code involving public property and rights of way has been in effect for nearly a month.…
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Fatal crashes on the rise in Oregon, echo nationwide trend: Hwy. 97 second-deadliest in state
Recent state and federal reports rank U.S. Highway 97 as the second-deadliest in Oregon. Only Highway 101 on the coast has more fatalities, according…
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Pro snowboarders at Mt. Bachelor for women’s progression session
This weekend, Mt. Bachelor is hosting a women’s progression session for female riders, with two pro snowboarders helping with instruction.…
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Your photos – and videos – of the dramatic, colorful (and rare) northern lights show over the High Desert
The aurora borealis — the ‘northern lights’ — don’t shimmer their way south into the High Desert all that often, but they put on a vivid display…
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Deschutes County launches project to update mule deer inventory; public meetings planned
Deschutes County Community Development is initiating a process to create a new mule deer combining zone and a corresponding new code chapter to…
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