Oregonians voice varied reactions to federal decision to delist gray wolves
Gray wolves are no longer an endangered species in the United States. The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced that decision Thursday, and there…
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Search ends in tragedy: Bend climber’s body found in crevasse on Mount Hood
An air and ground search of Mount Hood for a missing, experienced climber and wilderness guide from Bend ended tragically Thursday when Austin…
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Fire destroys mobile home at Crooked River Ranch; no injuries
A fire late Wednesday night destroyed a mobile home, also causing a propane cylinder to explode, but caused no injuries, officials…
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Redmond police arrest Crooked River Ranch man in drug raid
Redmond police detectives raided a Crooked River Ranch home on Wednesday and arrested a 57-year-old man on various charges related to drug sales in…
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California wolf travels into Oregon for first time; national implications on the line
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife says a male wolf from the Lassen pack has made its way into…
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City of Bend, Shepherd’s House announce warming shelter location
As the chilly evenings and nights roll in, the city of Bend and the Shepherd’s House have finalized the location for Bend’s new warming…
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La Pine man donating half-pipe to temporary skate park
The La Pine Skate Park was recently relocated to a new spot, closer to the La Pine Library. Now, it’s also getting a new, free piece of equipment –…
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DA Hummel set to announce charging decisions in Pilot Butte melee, later protest
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel plans to announce Thursday morning his charging decisions in an Oct. 3 melee at Pilot Butte…
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Search underway for Bend man missing since crash on Hwy. 62 in Southern Oregon
A search is underway, and Oregon State Police troopers are seeking the public’s help in finding a 33-year-old Bend man believed to have been…
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Bend man unhurt, cited after crashing powered paraglider into power lines in Tumalo
A Bend man escaped injury but was cited Tuesday evening after he flew his powered paraglider into power lines over the Deschutes River in Tumalo and…
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Watch for wildlife: Oregon wildfires have shifted some migration routes
Like many animals, deer and elk are on the move this time of year, migrating to their winter range and attempting to navigate through a maze of human…
Continue ReadingSen. Findley, challenger Miller debate big Senate District 30’s big issues on KTVZ
Oregon Senate District 30 is the state’s largest, stretching from Central Oregon to the Columbia Gorge and covering most of Eastern Oregon – more…
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Bend-area man gets 3 years in federal prison for operating illegal BHO lab
A Bend-area man was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison for running an illegal butane honey oil, or BHO extraction lab on rural…
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Prineville’s ‘flying car’ maker touts 88 mph speed in runway test run
Yes, that’s the DeLorean’s time-travel speed in ‘Back to the Future’ PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Switchblade “flying sports car” being developed…
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Proposed Deschutes County wildfire rules could boost home building costs
Deschutes County said Monday it is considering new building codes and land use regulations to protect communities from wildfire. Proposed changes…
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Bend police chief: Officers will be present at ballot drop boxes ‘when necessary’
Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz announced Tuesday that officers will be at ballot drop-off sites “when necessary” in the days leading up to Election…
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Sheriff Nelson, challenger Schaier clash on hot issues during KTVZ debate
Even though nearly half of Deschutes County voters have already returned their ballots, Sheriff Shane Nelson and challenger Scott Schaier fought to…
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Bend VA Clinic renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump signed legislation to change the name of Bend’s VA clinic to the Robert D. Maxwell VA Clinic, in honor of the…
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Trick-or-treat alternatives planned around Central Oregon
While many children won’t be going from door-to-door this year, due to COVID-19 guidelines, there are some alternative events offering candy and…
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Deschutes County Courthouse partially closed due to water leak
Portions of the Deschutes County Courthouse were closed and some court hearings delayed Monday after a water leak affected some areas of the…
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