New maps show where snowfall is disappearing
By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — Snowfall is declining globally as temperatures warm because of human-caused climate change, a new analysis and maps…
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Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter, arrives in high-flying style at Bend’s Old Mill, to kids’ and families’ delight
A special guest swooped into Bend from the North Pole Friday for a Central Oregon visit, but not on Santa’s usual red sleigh – instead, a more…
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‘It is the best deal in town’: Spin the wheel for a discount at HSCO’s Black Furday and Saturday adoption special
The Humane Society of Central Oregon was busy on Black Friday with families eager to find a new animal companion in time for the holidays.…
Continue ReadingPerson dead after officer-involved shooting outside Salem
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — One person was dead in an officer-involved shooting outside Salem, Oregon, on Friday after police responded to a report of a…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Breakfast with Santa’ marks 30th year of holiday fun for foster families
Deschutes County foster children and their foster families will be hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend at their 30th Annual…
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Seventh annual Redmond Turkey Trot jump-starts Thanksgiving Day for many families
Hours before the big Thanksgiving meal, hundreds runners turned out Thursday for the seventh annual Redmond Turkey Trot at Sam Johnson…
Continue ReadingBend families kick off Thanksgiving by running for a cause at the annual ‘I Like Pie’ run
Around 2,700 participants came out for the 2023 I Like Pie run on Thanksgiving morning, according to Cascade Relays.…
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Failure of lithium battery-powered skateboard sparks SW Bend apartment fire, prompts safety warnings
A fire sparked by the failure of a charging lithium battery-powered skateboard caused $35,000 damage to a southwest Bend apartment Thursday…
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‘Tis the season: AG Rosenblum urges Oregonians to watch out for scammers this holiday season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many Oregonians, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the perfect time to check items off their holiday shopping lists. For…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for…
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A time to cherish: Undefeated Mountain View’s father-son duo bring special bond to state 5A title game
When Mountain View plays for a state title Friday, they’ll be led by a player and a coach who leaned on football to overcome…
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Bend Park & Rec crews remove racist graffiti from picnic tables at SE Bend park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several picnic tables at Stone Creek Park in southeast Bend were covered with racial slurs and other crude imagery recently.…
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‘It’s a win-win’: Bend Park & Rec District provides valuable tuition assistance to KIDS Inc. college workers
College students can receive tuition assistance, in addition to their hourly pay, while working for Bend Park and Recreation District’s Kids Inc.…
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‘Be a Santa for a Senior’ program, in its 20th year, will serve nearly 1,000 seniors this holiday season – with your help
This year, Home Instead® celebrates 20 years of bringing joy to the Bend community with Be a Santa to a Senior, a gift-giving program for older…
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Madras sees recent rash of car thefts; several victims left their vehicles running unattended to warm up
Madras has seen a recent string of car thefts, many tied to the cold weather and people warming up cars who leave them unattended, keys in the…
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Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option
Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required…
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It’s official: Not nearly enough snow, so Mt. Bachelor’s hoped-for Friday season opening has been postponed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Too-warm and dry conditions have led to what many skiers and snowboarders had expected — an indefinite postponement of Friday’s…
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Smoke alarm awakens NE Redmond residents to early-morning fire; cause traced to improperly vented pellet stove
A smoke alarm awakened northeast Redmond residents to a fire that heavily damaged their manufactured home early Wednesday and was spreading to a…
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Bend Park & Rec Board approves new Little Fawn Park in southeast part of town
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Bend Park & Rec’s board meeting Tuesday evening, members awarded a contract to Mountain Sky Inc. for…
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Oregonians warned to beware of gift card scams during holiday shopping season
The 2023 holiday shopping season is here, and the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is reminding people to watch out for financial scams that…
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