Merkley intros bill to create monarch, pollinator highways
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Wednesday to…
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Bend Red Cross volunteers back from Calif. fire lines
As wildfires burned across California in recent months, destroying homes and thousands of acres, American Red Cross volunteers from Bend joined the…
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Redmond prepping to open ice skating rink for season
If all goes well, the city of Redmond’s downtown ice skating rink will open for the season next Wednesday, the day before…
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RDM holidays advice: Expect long lines, arrive earlier
Increased travel associated with the upcoming 2019 holiday season means passengers using Redmond Municipal Airport should prepare for longer wait…
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Free fishing in Oregon on Black Friday, Saturday after Thanksgiving
It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the…
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DCSO Search and Rescue seeking volunteer applicants
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue…
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Bend Park and Rec Board member Sprang resigns
The Bend Park and Recreation District has announced the resignation of board member Lauren Sprang, effective Nov.…
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Oregon senators urge changes to USDA hemp rules
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., as authors of the legislation that legalized hemp production nationwide, on Wednesday asked the U.S.…
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Bend Park Board reviews pest management plan
Concerns prompted the Bend Park and Recreation District staff to review how the agency uses pesticides; also, Park Board member Laura Sprang…
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Truck downs Sisters utility lines, pole
A dump truck reportedly pulled down utility lines and a pole on Highway 20 in Sisters Tuesday…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding online calendar fraud
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against calendar fraud.…
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Grandparents ‘critical’ to make sure grandchildren counted in census
About one in 11 Oregon children from birth to age 4 lives with his or her grandparents. With the 2020 census quickly approaching, AARP Oregon and…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy HS to pay grant forward
The student-led Community 101 class at Redmond Proficiency Academy High School has received $5,000 from the Oregon Community Foundation to grant to…
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Crook County Sheriff Gautney posts letter, defends jail staff
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney posted a three-page letter Tuesday on Facebook, refuting and responding in detail to complaints and rumors about…
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Prineville man arrested in Bend DUII-drugs crash
A 32-year-old Prineville man was arrested on drugged and reckless driving charges Tuesday morning after his SUV crossed all four lanes of Highway 97…
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Worthy Garden Club, partners plan to plant a million trees
The Worthy Garden Club, along with its coalition partners, on Tuesday launched “Operation Appleseed,” a campaign to plant one million trees in…
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Bend woman who lost son to suicide gives back
On average, two people die every day by suicide in Oregon, which is among the 10 states with highest number of reported cases, according to the…
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Coping with mental health issues during the holidays
The holiday season is right around the corner, which is usually associated with good memories and cheer. However, this time of year can also spark…
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OSU ecologist uses drones, GoPros to track gray whales
Using drones deployed in the air and GoPros underwater, Oregon State University marine ecologist Leigh Torres recently completed her fourth field…
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Cultus Lake campgrounds to require reservations in 2020
Beginning in 2020, Cultus Lake’s Little Cove, Big Cove and West Cultus Boat-in Campgrounds will require a reservation in order to camp during the…
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