Water conservation was topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During Tuesday night’s Redmond City Council meeting, a presentation on water conservation was front and center.…
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‘Not a popular’ idea: Redmond School District drops proposal to merge Redmond, Ridgeview high schools
As a result of staff, parent, and community feedback – much of it critical – the Redmond School District announced Tuesday that it has chosen to…
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Deschutes County judge speaks out on ‘very concerning’ public defender shortage; seven defendants released so far
Last week, NewsChannel 21 reported on Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels’ alarm over the growing public defender shortage and how that…
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‘We try and lead with education first’: BPRD reminds spring park, trail users of the rules about keeping dogs on leashes
Bend’s parks and trails are already getting plenty busy this spring, so the Bend Park and Recreation District is reminding pet owners about its…
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Custodial interference is commonly unreported crime, DA says after woman’s arrest near Sisters for abducting her 3 kids
A transient wanted on an Idaho warrant for kidnapping her three young children in Caldwell, Idaho, was found at a camp near Sisters on Sunday…
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Deschutes County commissioners to receive findings, data about impact of heavy cannabis use on mental health
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, during the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board will hear a presentation about heavy…
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Oregon housing agency awards nearly $23 million to create 157 affordable homes – half of them in Redmond, Sisters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Tuesday the approval of nearly $23 million toward creating 157 new homes…
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Prescribed burn of about 200 acres planned Wednesday five miles east of Sunriver, Highway 97
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations about 10 miles south…
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Overnight precipitation scrubs 30-acre prescribed burn planned SW of Sisters; other training exercises continue
(Update: Precipitation prompts cancellation of prescribed burn) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Overnight precipitation has prompted the Sisters Ranger…
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Deschutes County put some ballots in Benton County envelope; Crook County left out 2 pro-move Idaho border arguments
The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office said Friday it has learned that a small number of ballot packets for the May 21 Primary Election were inserted…
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‘We can save lives’: C.O. Suicide Prevention Alliance points to high rates, launches secure firearm storage campaign
The numbers are concerning: Suicide rates by firearms in Central Oregon are higher than state and national averages. The Central Oregon Suicide…
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Bend police arrest man workers found sleeping inside NE Third Street taco shop; officers say he broke window to get in
BEND, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Workers arriving to start the day Monday morning at Lucy’s Taco Shop on NE Third Street found an unauthorized man inside.…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner weigh in on climate, housing, more
Primary election ballots have begun hitting mailboxes across the High Desert, and one of the most closely watched races is on the Democratic ticket.…
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Bend PD still looking for DUII suspect who fled after hitting light pole at SW Bend roundabout; 2,100 residents alerted
Bend Police were still searching Monday for a 46-year-old Bend man and suspected DUII driver who fled officers investigating a reported domestic…
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Peace flag defender sparks online debate: The Ridge at Eagle Crest bans all flag displays but the Stars and Stripes
The Eagle Crest area west of Redmond is home to seven neighborhoods’ homeowners associations, one of which recently sparked debate by moving to ban…
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Portland-area driver killed in 250-foot plunge off Hwy. 26 to Mill Creek, north of Warm Springs
Oregon State Police released more details Monday in a fatal crash early Saturday on US Highway 26 at the Mill Creek Bridge, where a Portland area man…
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Bend schools hold first walk-a-thon fundraiser at Alpenglow Park for Ronald McDonald House
People were getting their steps in for a worthy cause Sunday at Alpenglow Park. Despite the rainy weather, people came out to support the Bend…
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Firefighters called out on NE Madras brush fire instead find, douse outbuilding blaze; losses estimated at $20,000
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A report of a brush fire in a northeast Madras neighborhood early Saturday morning brought out fire crews who instead found…
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Former Bend resident, PSU football player receives 23-year prison term in 2022 fatal shooting of girlfriend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — A former Bend resident and Portland State University football player who was arrested in southern Deschutes County on a…
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Decision 2024: District 5 Democratic candidates Janelle Bynum, Jamie McLeod-Skinner speak on student protests
One of the most closely watched races in the May 21st primary election is the Fifth Congressional District contest between Democrats Janelle Bynum…
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