Bend Bikes celebrates its 10-year anniversary, looks ahead to more progress
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The goal of Bend Bikes is safety for cyclists through a comprehensive series of routes covering the city. The cause was…
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Citizen reports, year of investigation bring drug raid on SE Bend home, four arrests — two days after fentanyl overdose
A year-long investigation, fueled by citizen reports, led to a drug raid on a southeast Bend home Tuesday morning – two days after a reported…
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Oregon Democrats propose changes to fix Measure 110 but draw criticism from GOP lawmakers, DAs and others
After weeks of hearings in Salem, the Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response outlined their proposal for…
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Slick, icy conditions around C.O. bring more slips and falls — and a 5-year high in January ER visits at St. Charles
St. Charles saw a spike in ER visits when the days of very cold, snowy weather led to slick, icy sidewalks and parking lots across the…
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C.O. LGBTQ magazine denied display at Sisters coffee shop, told it’d be ‘kindling’; business says it was misunderstanding
In a social media video posted earlier this month, the owner and publisher of SUS magazine, Ruth Vernotico, shared an experience at Sisters Coffee…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates hold steady at year’s end; state’s benchmark updates will paint clearer 2023 picture
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates held steady once again across Central Oregon in December, the Oregon Employment…
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Bend Police Department offers tail-wagging tally of their K-9s’ accomplishments over the past year
Year-end stats recently released by the Bend Police Department show their K-9 officers were deployed on nearly 250 calls in 2023. …
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Homeless Leadership Coalition begins week-long Point-in-Time Count and Survey effort across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of Homeless Leadership Coalition staff members began the Central Oregon 2024 Homeless Count & Survey on Tuesday, a…
Continue ReadingStill-slick roads prompt Jefferson County 509J schools to call another 2-hour delay after five days of closures
Roads that were still icy in places prompted Jefferson County School District 509J to delay classes by two hours, but reopen schools after five…
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‘Today is a very good day’: Bend family sees hope in progress made by Lauren, Brooks Bramscher since Century Drive crash
BEND, Ore (KTVZ)- Two weeks ago, Lauren and Brooks Bramscher were on their way to Mt. Bachelor when their SUV hit ice on Century Drive and collided…
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‘I can shop much more easily’: Central Oregonians venture out again, shop downtown as the snow melts away
The recent snowstorms and extreme cold caused some businesses to close as customers stayed home. But now, with the big thaw underway, people are…
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Burglars break into Redmond’s Hola Restaurant, steal cash and tequila; police have DNA evidence, seek tips from public
Redmond Police asked the public for tips Monday to help them solve a weekend burglary at Hola Restaurant in which someone broke in and stole cash and…
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C.O. thaws out: Hwy. 97 reopens after ice, crashes forced 2 weekend closures; JCSD 509J schools closed, Culver delayed
A rainy warmup brought welcome relief from snow and ice for much of the High Desert on Sunday and allowed Redmond Airport’s runway, closed by…
Continue Reading‘Gave me chills:’ Hundreds attend fundraiser for Bend family after Hwy. 97 crash kills 5, leaves girl, 11, critically injured
Hundreds lined up to attend a Sunday fundraiser to benefit a Bend family who lost five members in a tragic crash on Highway 97 last week that has…
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The Doobie Brothers ‘Rockin’ Down the Highway’ back to Bend for June concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024…
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Parents find overdue, missing Bend-area man, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say
A 23-year-old Bend-area man who was reported missing, prompting a public plea for information, was found Sunday by his family, Deschutes County…
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‘It’s all for safety reasons’: Redmond Airport, travelers emerge from week of costly closures, delays due to weather
The snow, ice and especially the freezing rain this past week have caused two runway closures at the Redmond Airport, just one of many challenges…
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Early-morning fire destroys shop NW of Redmond; losses estimated at $100,000
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire destroyed a shop building northwest of Redmond early Sunday morning, causing an estimated $100,000 in losses, but…
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OSP identifies La Pine woman, 77, killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 at Hwy. 31 junction
Oregon State Police on Saturday identified a 77-year-old La Pine woman who was killed Friday on U.S. Highway 97 when the driver of an SUV turned…
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‘January has come with a bang’: Mt. Bachelor gets an influx of snow for skiers, boarders to enjoy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright…
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