Two orphaned badger cubs being rehabilitated at Bend’s Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On April 11, Bend wildlife center, Think Wild, received a call about an American Badger cub found alone near the Malheur Field…
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2019 killer of Boonesborough neighbor seeks release from State Hospital; DA, victim’s family push back
It’s been more than four years since Joanna Kasner shot and killed neighbor Valerie Peterson as she walked her dogs in the Boonesborough area north…
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Rare High Desert KC-135s flyover was Fairchild AFB aerial display marking a century of aerial refueling
To those who looked up and saw unusual military planes flying over the High Desert on Tuesday, here’s details on what you were seeing: a traveling…
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City of Bend receives nearly $25 million for bike and pedestrian-only Hawthorne Crossing project
The City of Bend was just awarded about $25 million in state and federal dollars for its landmark Hawthorne Avenue Pedestrian and Bicyclist…
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Storm brings heavy rain, hail and high water in Prineville; no serious flooding issues reported
Heavy rain and hail hit the Prineville and Sisters areas as thunderstorms moved through parts of the High Desert on Monday evening, putting a few…
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St. Charles grant to help Redmond Fire & Rescue improve mental health resources for first responders
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Unfortunately, one of the things about first responders is, we help people — we don’t seek help,” said Redmond Fire &…
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Summit Health announces partnership with Northwest Permanente to serve more patients in C. Oregon
Summit Health Oregon, the largest independent primary care and multispecialty, physician-led medical group in Central Oregon, said Monday it “is…
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Bend woman hits gas instead of brake; SUV crashes into La Pine hardware store, causing damage, injuries
A Bend woman hit the gas pedal instead of the brake Saturday, sending her SUV smashing into the Ace Hardware store in La Pine. Several customers and…
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Crook County School Board fills vacancy with Prineville native Steve Holliday, before 3 challengers take office
At a special meeting Monday evening, the Crook County School Board unanimously appointed Steve Holliday to fill the vacant at-large board position…
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Bend jury rejects father’s $15 million wrongful death claim against Mt. Bachelor in son’s tree well death
A Deschutes County jury ruled Friday in favor of Mt. Bachelor after hearing several days of testimony in a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit brought…
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Warm Springs Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration returns in traditional, colorful fashion after 3-year pause
The Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration is always a special time for the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, but this year’s return of the…
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Bend mayor pro tem advocates for e-bike educational panel after teenager is struck and killed
Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins is pitching an e-bike educational event/panel to local representatives after a 15-year-old was struck and killed on…
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Hwy. 26 to return to 55 mph speed limit near Warm Springs River after ODOT paving work
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTV) — On Monday, crews will remove the 45 mph temporary speed signs on U.S. Highway 26 between the junction with OR 216 and…
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Warm weekend with an even warmer week ahead
Happy Friday! Central Oregon is waking up to partly cloudy skies but Friday will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the low 70s to low 80s. Winds…
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Bend city councilors move forward with cross-town bikeways project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New routes for biking or walking in Bend were a hot topic for Bend city councilors this week. The…
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Merkley: Ag bill that passed out of committee includes $5 million for Arnold, N. Unit Irrigation canal piping projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, a D-Ore., a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday he secured major investments in…
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Redmond’s BASX Solutions hosts Central Oregon STEM Hub for presentation and tour to help create jobs
BASX Solutions, the biggest HVAC manufacturer in Central Oregon, hosted a walk-through tour of their plant Thursday for the Central Oregon STEM Hub,…
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Fire destroys commercial building under construction near Redmond Airport; cause undetermined
Investigators have been unable to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed a large commercial building under construction near the Redmond…
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Warming up, chance for showers ahead of weekend
Happy Thursday! We’ve seen very different conditions throughout the week — from snow and chilly temperatures to sunny skies and highs in the 80s!…
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‘The city must act’: Bend plans to clear, close Hunnell Road homeless encampment due to health, safety issues
The city of Bend announced plans Wednesday to remove homeless residents next month and close the years-long encampment at Hunnell Road, a focal point…
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