Another cold front brings more favorable conditions for Oregon firefighters
The Oregon Department of Forestry said Friday it is still closely monitoring seven major fires in Oregon, down from 17 originally, as more favorable…
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California man killed in Hwy. 26 crash on Warm Springs Reservation
A California man was killed early Friday morning in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 26 on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, Oregon State…
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Nearly 900 take Bend community policing survey
The city of Bend has conducted its first community survey about the Bend Police Department. Nearly 900 people took the survey. Survey results will be…
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Youth hold climate change protest in downtown Bend
Youth organizers met in downtown Bend Friday morning to bring awareness to the continued efforts to fight climate change.…
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‘Crossroads’: Oregon reports record 457 new cases of COVID-19, 3 more deaths
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 542,and 457 cases — the highest daily count since the pandemic…
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Unwanted campaign signs pose a problem for SE Bend neighborhood
Some Southeast Bend residents yesterday found an unwanted object in their yards this week: campaign signs they didn’t put…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Here is Deschutes County’s weekly road construction update for the week of Sept. 27-Oct.…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for First Story affordable homes in Sisters
In partnership with NeighborImpact, First Story is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in…
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Deschutes National Forest begins seasonal hiring Oct. 1
Seasonal positions for the 2021 field season on the Deschutes National Forest open for application beginning Thursday, Oct.…
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Pair accused of construction-related fraud against Warm Springs tribes
Two men have been charged with construction-related fraud against the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, U.S. Attorney Billy J. Williams said…
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Portland protesters set fire at police building, 14 arrested
Protesters in Portland late Thursday set fire to plywood attached to the front door of a police union building in Oregon’s largest city and clashed…
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One arrest, 100s of plants seized in raid on Alfalfa illegal marijuana grow
Anonymous complaints and questions about the odor and legality of a marijuana grow operation in Alfalfa, east of Bend, led to a raid on the property…
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Watch live: Gov. Kate Brown, other officials on weekend protest preparations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kate Brown will be holding a press conference at 10 a.m., to discuss a law enforcement plan involving city,…
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Oregonians rebuilding from wildfire urged to check contractors’ licenses
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board and construction industry leaders have a shared message for Oregonians who have had their home or business…
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City of Bend road and traffic report: week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Here is the city of Bend’s weekly road construction and traffic report for Sept. 28-Oct.…
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Redmond’s third urban renewal district, along S. Hwy. 97, nears final hurdle
The plan for Redmond’s third urban renewal district is approaching its final…
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Bend couple donates $15K prize to ALS Foundation
Local husband and wife team won international competition, and donated the…
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State COVID-19 change could bring older Cook County students back to class Oct. 5
An unexpected move by the Oregon Department of Education could mean Crook County students in grades 4-12 will soon return to class, the school…
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Trump supporters, Black Lives Matter protesters stage dueling Bend rallies
What started out as a President Trump merchandise booth in front of Bend’s Third Street Safeway soon become a two-sided rally between Trump…
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Bend police chief removes blue line from patrol cars, citing divisive interpretation
Amid intense scrutiny of police across the country, the Bend Police Department is removing a “thin blue line” graphic from the side of its patrol…
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