Deschutes County Fair & Expo issues reminder: Leashes required for dogs at fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center wants to remind dog owners to keep their four-legged friends on a leash while…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in July; job losses tied to seasonal factors such as summer schools break
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Total nonfarm employment, throughout Central Oregon followed its usual seasonal pattern in July, as seasonally adjusted…
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Redmond family, police exchange challenge coins, in thanks for assistance after serious crime
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Williams family stopped by the Redmond Police Department on Monday with a box of challenge coins for every officer, to…
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‘It’s a very serious crisis’: State agency allocates $1.25 million for new Redmond opioid treatment center
A $1.25 million allocation by the Opioid Settlement Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Board focusing on Redmond aims to expand and strengthen…
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ODOT provides update on Terrebonne’s Hwy. 97 Lower Bridge Way-NW 10th Street project, now underway
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. 97 Lower Bridge Way-NW 10th Street project is currently under construction in Terrebonne, and ODOT provided this…
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‘A game-changer for Redmond’: City Council moves forward with Eastside Arterial Project
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond City Council members say they are committed to keeping the place where they live, up to date, to match the…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS receives Port of Portland’s donated aircraft firefighting vehicle, just in time for airshow
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has received a very special donation of an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle from…
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City of Bend seeks public input on Franklin Avenue Safety Project with in-person, online open houses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend invites the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project at an open house on Thursday, Aug.…
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Redmond 18-year-old arrested on DUII, other charges after crashing stolen SUV through fences, into carport
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 18-year-old Redmond resident crashed a stolen SUV through two fences and a carport, then into a detached tool shed in…
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Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released
A Crooked River Ranch woman was arraigned Monday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting a man in the head who was able…
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Back-to-school time means more driver caution in school zones; speed limits to begin again in coming weeks
With summer break coming to a close in the next few weeks for schools in Bend and across the High Desert, the city is reminding folks of the…
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Still two weeks left in Mid Oregon Credit Union’s annual, month-long ‘Supplies 4 Schools’ fundraiser
Hundreds of Central Oregon students won’t have to worry about getting supplies for the new school year. Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership…
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Bend man arraigned on attempted murder charge in baseball-bat attack on roommate; new details of crime revealed
A Bend man who police said called 911 early Sunday to report he’d struck his roommate in the head with a baseball bat was arraigned on attempted…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder in fatal May attack on homeless man; trial date awaits OSP toxicology results
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 31-year-old Bend man, Brian Lee Wynn, pleaded not guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the late-May killing of another…
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SW Bend resident awakens to crackle and glow, flees with dog from $100,000 house fire caused by discarded cigarette
A southwest Bend resident awakened to the sound of crackling, saw an orange glow outside and escaped with her dog from a house fire early Monday that…
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‘It’s super-duper fun!’: Motorsport enthusiasts compete in Autocross Club of C. Oregon event at Redmond HS parking lot
The Autocross Club of Central Oregon took to the Redmond High School parking lot pavement Sunday, to see who was the fastest driver this…
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Crazy Creek Fire lines hold in 50 mph wind gusts; nearly 87,000-acre blaze now 93% contained
PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winds gusted up to 50 mph Saturday on the nearly month-old Crazy Creek Fire, but containment lines held and crews reached 93%…
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Storms moving through Central Oregon bring strong winds, lightning, topple trees, limbs, tents; thousands lose power
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms moving through Central Oregon on Saturday brought strong winds, lightning and reports of toppled trees and…
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Firefighters stop attic blaze in Eagle Crest-area home, caused by bathroom exhaust fan; fire marshal urges proper care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters quickly stopped an attic fire at an Eagle Crest-area home Saturday morning that was traced to the mechanical…
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OHA lifts health advisory for Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus, says cooldown reduced algae bloom intensity
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook…
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