Save the Date: First Friday Art Walk and more 2024 fun
The First Friday Art Walk in Bend’s Old Mill District kicks off the new year’s first weekend, and Isabella Warren has a couple other ideas to share.…
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New program aims to teach Bend students the ins and outs of city water supply, conservation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and the City of Bend have launched a new partnership to educate…
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El Nino winter brings low Cascades snowpack, more ‘moderate drought’ conditions for Deschutes River Basin
According to the Deschutes Basin watermaster, the basin is currently still in a “moderate drought” condition due to the El Nino winter that’s brought…
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Bend’s e-bike sharing company, Bird Bikes, has filed for bankruptcy; city will review pilot project this year
You have probably seen the more than 200 Bird e-bikes around the city of Bend. The company behind them recently filed for bankruptcy, but the city of…
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Bend councilors vote 5-1 to approve disputed 10-year, $10.6 million tax break for Jackstraw housing project
Bend city councilors decided the goals and project details were worthy and issues with a new multi-unit tax exemption program will be revisited…
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‘It’s disheartening’: Vandals, thieves hit two C.O. volunteer groups’ forest shelter, equipment over holiday break
The Moon Country Snowbusters’ warming shelter at Wanoga Sno-Park was hit by damaging vandalism over the Christmas Break, according to a post on…
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Housing Works sets opening next week of Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Housing Works, a leading housing organization, disclosed Wednesday that the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher…
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Chavez-DeRemer announces 21 service academy nominees across 5th District, several in C.O.
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has nominated 21 students from across the 5th District to be considered for appointments to…
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Madras Police wrap up busy 2023 with string of arrests; new police chief, more officers help improve safety
It’s been a busy 2023 for the Madras Police Department, including a new police chief and new officers joining the ranks. And the last week of the…
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Habitat for Humanity seeks applicants for unique SE Bend home that will provide workforce housing, accessibility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Wednesday it has begun accepting applications for a new southeast Bend home that…
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Tour finds progress as major Kah-Nee-Ta Resort upgrade reaches home stretch toward early summer debut
“Significant, unexpected project developments” have required Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Village Resort on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to shift…
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COCC financial aid director urges students to try out new, improved federal student loan application
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) application, a key document for students to receive financial aid, has become much easier to…
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Senator Ron Wyden holds his first town hall of the year in Madras; high school students take part
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden came to Central Oregon Wednesday for his first town hall meeting of the new year, held at the…
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Update: La Pine man who failed to return to memory care facility after doctor’s appointment found safe in Madras
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday a missing La Pine man who left a doctor’s appointment Tuesday morning and didn’t return to…
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The Center adding seven orthopedic providers formerly with Desert Orthopedics, Praxis Health
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care announced Wednesday the addition of seven orthopedic providers, joining its…
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DCSO animal neglect investigation leads to seizure of 37 dogs, La Pine woman facing 45 charges
Numerous issues involving dogs on a La Pine property have led to an investigation, the seizure of 37 dogs, many in “very poor condition,” and 45…
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Senator Ron Wyden kicks off new year with Madras town hall, start of seven-county swing
Senator Ron Wyden begins his 2024 town hall schedule with seven in-person town halls this week, the first in Madras on Wednesday…
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Your photos: Special High Desert sunrise symbolizes dawn of new year
The first workday of the year 2024 dawned with a special view for many around Central Oregon, and several of you shared your great photos of what you…
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Redmond PD: Social media post threatening C.O. schools deemed not credible, threat came from Portland
A social media post regarding a threat of violence Tuesday at schools in several Central Oregon communities brought a flood of worried calls to…
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Forest Service crews continue landing pile burning this week west of Bend, south of Cascade Lakes Highway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Forest Service Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters resumed ignitions Tuesday of landing piles seven miles west of…
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