Significant pay raise approved for Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg
In a unanimous decision earlier this year, the Deschutes Public Library Board approved a nearly 20% pay increase for library Director Todd…
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Gov. Kotek signs bills to address housing, homelessness crises; C.O. lawmakers tout funds coming to region
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted a signing ceremony Monday for a package of bills the Oregon Legislature passed during the 2024…
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Bend man arrested on drugged driving, manslaughter charges in fatal SUV-motorcycle crash; victim identified
A 46-year-old Bend man was arrested on drugged and reckless driving and manslaughter charges Thursday after police said he made an illegal left turn…
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City of Redmond invites community to next week’s groundbreaking for $49 million Public Safety Facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is inviting the community to the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new Public Safety Facility,…
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‘Not the normal thing to see out there’: Bend hit-and-run leads to traffic stop, China Hat chase, DUII suspect’s arrest
A hit-and-run crash through a fence at Pilot Butte State Park Sunday night led to a traffic stop on Bend’s south end and a pursuit of the suspected…
Continue ReadingDeschutes County reminds voters: Register with a political party by April 30 to see presidential candidates on primary ballot
Central Oregon voters wanting to cast their ballot in the May 21 primary election for a party’s presidential nominees and other partisan positions…
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S. Oregon online child exploitation undercover operation leads to six ‘cyber-predator’ arrests, including Redmond man
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — A southern Oregon police task force’s month-long undercover operation to identify adults victimizing children online has led…
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Downtown Redmond stabbing that prompted manhunt, ‘shelter in place’ alert was self-inflicted, police determine
A downtown Redmond stabbing last week that prompted a “shelter in place” alert and heavy police presence in the area has been determined by…
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Sheltered from the storm: Shepherd’s House Ministries, church partner for more room to escape bitter cold
Central Oregon’s recent winter storm had some people living on the streets dealing with frostbite and other issues, but area shelters worked with…
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Bend man arrested on luring, other charges allegedly tried to meet ’16-year-old’ who was undercover officer
The latest effort by Bend police posing as teens online to find adults trying to lure minors for sex through social media and dating sites led to…
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Resident moving into new SW Bend apartment accidentally triggers stove fire, uses extinguisher to put it out
Someone moving into a newly built sixth-floor apartment in southwest Bend put items on a glass stove top and accidentally turned on a burner Friday,…
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Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew rescues 2 people stranded in snow, whiteout near Mount Jefferson
An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter crew helped Marion County Sheriff’s Office searchers rescue a mountain biker and a hiker stranded Thursday…
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Guy Fieri’s C.O. ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ visit continues Friday at Feast Food Company in Redmond
You may have recognized a few Central Oregon restaurants in the recent Season 37 of Guy Fieri’s popular Food Network show, “Diners, Drive-Ins and…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to aid of injured hiker on Paulina Lake Falls Trail
A report of an injured hiker with a possibly broken ankle brought the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit to her aid Saturday…
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‘He was a magical man’: Family honors dad, killed in Juniper Ridge dog attack, with memories, memorial service
Just over a week after after 56-year-old Joseph Taylor Keeton was fatally mauled by three dogs at an encampment in Juniper Ridge north of Bend, an…
Continue Reading Bend man accused of setting bush on fire in downtown alley, arrested on arson, criminal mischief charges
A 45-year-old Bend man was arrested Thursday afternoon on arson and criminal mischief charges, accused of setting a bush on fire in an alley,…
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Deschutes commissioners vote 3-0 to adopt county land camping restrictions, but much work remains
Deschutes County commissioners, in a somewhat surprising unanimous vote, agreed Wednesday to proceed with new limits and restrictions for camping on…
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Two unrelated calls within 5 minutes of armed subjects in NE Bend bring large police response, end quietly
Two unconnected reports within five minutes Monday night of armed subjects in an area of northeast Bend brought a large police response and prompted…
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City of Bend begins sweep of Hunnell Road, says it may take more than two weeks to fully clean street
After months of delays and a court fight that ended with an injunction denied by Deschutes County Circuit Judge Wells Ashby on Monday, the city of…
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St. Charles, COCC team up for training program that has had big impact on shortage of CNAs
Three years ago, St. Charles Health System was experiencing a persistent shortage of certified nursing assistants, with just 30 to 40 percent of…
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