Bend-based Project Recover unites another family with WWII MIA identification
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced that, in partnership with Bend-based Project Recover and other experts in the field, they…
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Jordan Road near Lake Billy Chinook reopens after slides, flooding from third straight stormy night
A third straight night of thunderstorms rumbled through Central Oregon Saturday evening, bringing more lightning, thunder, rain and hailstorms,…
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Prineville man drowns at Prineville Reservoir State Park; Deschutes County Dive Team recovers body
A Deschutes County dive team on Sunday located and recovered the body of a 20-year-old Prineville man who drowned while trying to swim to shore…
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Bend native, Democrat Kevin Easton announces bid for Fifth District congressional seat
Bend native and Salem resident Kevin Easton announced Sunday his campaign for United States Congress in Oregon’s 5th District, seeking to…
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Lightning bolts — and a rainbow (or 2!) — are followed by 2nd night of scenic, colorful C.O. sunsets
A string of strong thunderstorms rumbled through the High Desert before sunset Thursday evening, presenting a dramatic panorama many of you have…
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BLM offers reminder: Teaters Road is open to public, under court order
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy outdoor recreation season begins, Bureau of Land Management officials would like to remind the public…
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The Giving Plate food pantry hits the road this summer in its new red bus: the Kid’s Korner Mobile Pantry
The Giving Plate is Central Oregon’s largest food pantry, serving over 3,500 people a month, 90% of who are housed, hard-working neighbors in the…
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‘We didn’t expect it that full’: Prineville Reservoir rebounds to full capacity, just in time for summer
All the late-season snow has helped a popular reservoir reach full capacity, just in time for summer.  Prineville Reservoir recently hit 100%…
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Stormy forecast prompts cancellation of 405-acre prescribed burn Saturday along Hwy. 20 north of Sisters
The prescribed burn planned for Saturday on the Sisters Ranger District directly north of Sisters along Highway 20 has been canceled due to predicted…
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Late, heavy snow means 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open in time for Memorial Day weekend
This winter’s deep snowpack will delay the opening of 20 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial Day weekend, officials said…
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OSP: Seven adults killed in Interstate 5 crash north of Albany involving car and 2 semi-trucks
Seven adults were killed and several other people were injured Thursday afternoon in a crash involving two semi-trucks and a car on Interstate 5…
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Knopp now among 10 Oregon Republican senators who face not being able to seek reelection
Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp of Bend acknowledged Thursday that he is now among 10 GOP senators who have accrued 10 or more unexcused absences…
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Bend councilors OK Shepherd’s House contract for Franklin Avenue shelter; dismayed by not getting state funding
The Bend City Council approved a $1.3 million contract Wednesday night with Shepherd’s House Ministries to operate the former Rainbow Motel, which…
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City Club of C.O. forum examines ways to reduce homelessness, add more affordable housing
The City Club of Central Oregon focused its monthly forum at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes Thursday on a familiar, challenging set of issues: the…
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COCC names Michael LaLonde VP of finance and operations
Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday that following a national search, the college has selected Michael LaLonde, former president and…
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Habitant for Humanity scores a huge donation for their big-hearted work in the community
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver was awarded a surprise $25,000 donation Thursday. Every year, First Interstate Bank gifts 40 partnering…
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SUV driver taken to hospital after hitting Bend-La Pine school bus on 27th Street; 7 students, no serious injuries
A Bend-La Pine school bus carrying seven middle-schoolers was struck head-on by an SUV in the turn lane of Southeast 27th Street by High Desert…
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Madras, Prineville airports receive share of FAA funding for needed improvement projects
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding six airports across the state –…
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Deschutes County proposed $404 million budget priorities include Redmond campus, courthouse expansion, new landfill
Deschutes County has released its proposed $404 million budget for Fiscal Year 2024, with a range of familiar priorities up for discussion, from…
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Waldport woman arrested on DUII, other charges in crash that toppled power pole and closed Highway 20
A Waldport woman was arrested on DUII-alcohol and reckless driving charges after crashing her SUV on Highway 20 west of Tumalo Wednesday evening,…
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