‘Competitor’: Bend-based tight end Luke Musgrave ready to make a difference with NFL team
Bend High grad Luke Musgrave is heading to the NFL and will hear his name called at some point in this year’s…
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Bend equine rescue hosts class for trail riders to learn injury treatment, large-animal technical rescue skills
A Central Oregon horse rescue that cares for neglected and abused horses is hosting an emergency rescue class for trail riders this weekend.…
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Lawmakers in Salem debate bill to let Oregon’s convicted felons vote behind bars
There are numerous controversial topics and questions posed by legislation being debated by state lawmakers in Salem. One bill asks this question:…
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In break between storms, ODOT warns of continued statewide driving challenges, urges preparation
Winter weather is still affecting roads statewide, ODOT warned Friday, and travelers should be prepared for varied driving conditions like snow, ice,…
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Oregon’s birthday falls during Black History Month, spotlighting a part of state’s history many unaware of
February is Black History Month, and it’s also the month (Feb. 14 to be exact) that Oregon officially became a state, back in 1859. Two Central…
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Presidents Day sales bring holiday weekend crowds to downtown Bend businesses
Many shoppers swept the streets of downtown Bend this Presidents Day weekend, looking for bargains — and finding…
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George Fox University program helps Central Oregonians become teachers, schools address shortages
George Fox University in Newberg says it’s seeing success with its program to help more people train to earn a degree, obtain a license and become…
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As Bend city councilors hold ‘listening session’ on affordable housing issues, homeless man warms up in City Hall lobby
Bend city councilors met on Thursday to discuss and gather input about two of the top issues residents say are of concern in Central Oregon:…
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The Big Playback 10/28 Pt. 3: Summit takes care of Caldera, other scores and top plays
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Ballots already pouring into Deschutes County Clerk’s Office ahead of Nov. 8 election
It’s the last few miles in the campaign marathon as the Nov. 8 election night draws closer. The ballots in Deschutes County are already starting to…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies make 5 arrests for domestic violence during nationwide sweep
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies recently took part in a nationwide sweep, looking for people who had outstanding arrest warrants related to…
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Oregon student-athletes can now make money through NIL, with some guidelines
On Monday, the Oregon School Activities Association voted to set parameters for student-athletes regarding endorsements related to name, image and…
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Variable speed limit signs set to debut on Hwy. 97 south of Bend, with a goal of reducing crashes
Beginning next Monday, drivers will see new variable speed limit signs throughout a 10-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 97 south of Bend, ODOT said…
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Madras man killed in Highway 97 head-on crash north of Redmond
A 23-year-old Madras man was killed Thursday night when he crossed into the oncoming lane of U.S. Highway 97 north of Redmond and his car collided…
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‘Stronger Together’: Bend’s Eastside Safeway quietly, busily reopens, weeks after tragedy
Many shoppers and well-wishers were on hand to welcome the reopening of the Eastside Safeway in northeast Bend Wednesday morning with a full parking…
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Prineville Reservoir at lowest level on record; flow into Crooked River set to drop dramatically
Starting next Wednesday, water releases from Prineville Reservoir will be decreased from the current flow rate of about 180 cubic feet per second…
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Deschutes County commissioners take up disputed Redmond-area zone change request
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A zoning dispute near Redmond is pitting farmers against…
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Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz revives, appoints 19 members to Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz announced Thursday he’s appointed the 19 members of the revived Police Chief’s Advisory Council, which had been…
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Controversial, withdrawn wildfire risk map draws criticism at packed ODF community meeting in Redmond
The Oregon Department of Forestry drew a big crowd in Redmond Wednesday night on that controversial state wildfire risk map state officials recently…
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Mental health and wellness festival planned Sunday at Drake Park
Bend therapist Savanna DeLuca has put together what she considers Bend’s first mental health and wellness festival. …
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