Crews tackle, stop small new wildfire south of Deschutes River Woods
Firefighters responded to and contained a small new wildfire Wednesday morning south of Deschutes River Woods and west of Highway…
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Bend Police warn of scam calls, emails impersonating officers, demanding payment to avoid arrest
Bend Police said they have received several calls Wednesday from community members reporting scam phone calls and emails purporting to be from…
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State panel OKs Bend-area killer’s release from Oregon State Hospital to secure treatment facility near Portland
A woman who shot and killed a neighbor walking her dogs in a neighborhood north of Bend in 2019 will be conditionally released from the Oregon State…
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After brother’s conviction, Madras man facing murder trial pleads no contest to lesser charges, gets 9-year prison term
A 21-year-old Madras man who was scheduled to go on trial this fall on a murder charge in the fatal July 2020 shooting of an 18-year-old – a…
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Large brush fire breaks out on Redmond’s east side; crews stop it at about 2 acres
A large brush fire that broke out Tuesday night on Redmond’s east side was stopped by firefighters after burning about two…
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‘It’s been needing it for years’: City of Bend completes street preservation work for 2023
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend street supervisor) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Street Preservation Program is wrapping up for…
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NWS in Pendleton issues fire weather watch for much of region, possibility of ‘abundant lightning’
After several days of smoky skies from the Bedrock Fire to the west of Central Oregon, the National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch…
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COCC Foundation’s scholarship fund at record $1.9 million for 2023-24
Beginning Tuesday, the Central Oregon Community College Foundation is awarding $1.9 million in scholarships for the coming 2023-24 academic year,…
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OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering program leads to ‘green’ jobs for graduates
NewsChannel 21’s Bola Gbadebo talks with graduates of OSU-Cascades’ energy systems engineering degree program, one of just six in the country, about…
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Historic Bend church undergoing special renovation by the same family that built it over a century ago
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renovations have begun on the inner chamber of the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Church in downtown Bend. The chance discovery…
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Coast pair arrested in Bend, accused of returning to hotel for the bag – full of drugs – they left behind
Two Oregon coast residents were arrested on drug and other charges Sunday afternoon after hotel employees acting on a tip found luggage left behind…
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Oregon DEQ extends C.O. air quality advisory through at least Wednesday PM; fire weather watch issued
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have extended an air quality advisory through at least…
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Portland woman killed in U-turn crash on Highway 20 in Tumalo; 2 others injured
A Portland woman suffered fatal injuries and two other people were injured late Friday afternoon when she made a U-turn in the middle of Highway 20…
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Fiery SUV-fuel tanker truck collision injures 1; 4,200 lose power; Hwy. 126 shut at Cloverdale Road for hours
The fiery collision of an SUV and fuel tanker truck on Highway 126 east of Sisters injured one person early Sunday morning sent tall flames soaring…
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Deschutes County Jail lieutenant placed on leave amid criminal, internal investigations
A Deschutes County Jail lieutenant has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both a criminal investigation by Oregon State…
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Bend native ‘obsessed’ with SlamBall competing in revived ESPN league, honoring fallen friend
SlamBall, the unique sport of basketball with trampolines on the floor, is…
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Debate continues over whether to allow pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on Forest Service singletrack trails
The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of e-bikes on all of its trails, which means its illegal to ride e-bikes on the Bend area’s popular…
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‘He was an inspiration, and a friend’: Shocked friends share fond memories of Bend man, shot and killed in Montana
A 40-year-old Bend man was shot and killed at a Montana boat ramp Wednesday afternoon during an argument with a Montana man who later shot and killed…
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Seeking ‘stability and unity,’ Crook County School Board names retired Supt. Dr. Duane Yecha as finalist
The Crook County School Board, in a surprise move, announced Friday it has unanimously agreed to consider former Crook County School District…
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Last Hunnell Road occupants leave voluntarily following city of Bend’s final deadline for clearing, cleanup
Thursday morning, after the city of Bend’s midnight deadline was upheld by a federal court judge, Hunnell Road was almost completely cleared of the…
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