Deschutes National Forest to break ground this month on new Sisters Ranger Station
The Deschutes National Forest will be breaking ground this month on a new Ranger Station in Sisters, a new building that’s expected to be completed…
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Madras garage fire causes $124,000 damage; cause under investigation
A garage fire did an estimated $124,000 in damage to a home in northeast Madras Thursday night, and the cause is under…
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Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…
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Senate passes housing, transportation bill that includes $1.5 million for Bend-Redmond Habitat workforce housing
Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday major investments passed the Senate to expand affordable, rural and veterans housing options…
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Mt. Bachelor offers its seasonal workers a new housing option, at Bend’s Campfire Hotel
Mt. Bachelor announced on Wednesday a new partnership with Bend’s Campfire Hotel, to offer seasonal employee housing for the upcoming winter…
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Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…
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‘A huge game-changer’: Shepherd’s House holds grand opening, ribbon-cutting for new Redmond shelter
Shepherd’s House Ministries has completed their latest shelter building in Redmond, the Redmond Center, and and held a ribbon-cutting and grand…
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Several Central Oregon breweries among more than 700 offering Kōkua Session IPA, to help Maui wildfire victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kōkua Project is one beer, brewed by many, to support our Maui ‘Ohana who have been affected by the tragic wildfires.…
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C.O. seasonal reminders: What you need to know when driving in snowy and icy conditions (besides slow down)
During this time of year, frigid temperatures and icy conditions can create driving challenges on the road. This is why it’s important to be…
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‘We can really make a difference’: New astronomy, rocketry nonprofit launches, focusing on science education
Robert Grossfeld, manager of the Oregon Observatory in Sunriver, is director of the new Cascade Astronomy & Rocketry Academy, a nonprofit…
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Senate passes ag appropriations bill, including $5 million for Arnold, North Unit irrigation piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday major investments in Oregon agriculture, rural housing, food…
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Redmond PD says domestic violence suspect threatened victim and police before surrendering to CERT Team
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Emergency Response Team surrounded and negotiated the surrender of a 35-year-old Redmond man Wednesday…
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City of Bend sets open house, invites public comment on plans to create Climate Friendly Areas
The Growth Management Division at the City of Bend said Wednesday it wants to hear from the community about where to locate areas where people can…
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Deschutes County plans to close Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Highway on Tuesday, Nov. 21
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has announced plans to close the Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road on the morning of Thursday, Nov.…
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Police pursuit of Salem shooting suspect on Hwy. 22E ends near Detroit as suspect shoots, kills self, officers say
A pursuit of an armed suspect who crashed into a Salem home and shot and critically injured a woman Tuesday morning, then headed east on state…
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City of Bend launching new Bend Works app in November, aims to help residents report issues quicker and easier
The city of Bend is preparing to launch a new phone app called Bend Works that lets residents submit requests for non-emergency services for issues…
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J Bar J’s at:project Anti-Trafficking Project receives federal grant, state funding to support their efforts
Central Oregon continues to benefit from the critical work and services of J Bar J Youth Services’ at:project (Anti Trafficking Project), which…
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Three years after voters’ OK, some Bend GO Bond projects are are nearly done or under way, others still in planning
Friday will mark three years since city of Bend voters approved, by a 58-42 percent margin, a $190 million general obligation transportation bond for…
Continue ReadingBend ranks 50th in a new list of America’s fastest-growing cities over the past five years
A decade or two (or three) ago, the Bend area’s attractions often placed it in the top 10 or 20 of various national rankings, including the…
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Woman mourns loss of identical twin sister after fire, possibly tied to propane heater, at homeless camp off China Hat Road
Colleen Carroll is mourning the loss of her identical twin sister, Courtney Carroll, who died recently at St. Charles Bend, a week after a fire hit…
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