‘A game-changer for Redmond’: City Council moves forward with Eastside Arterial Project
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond City Council members say they are committed to keeping the place where they live, up to date, to match the…
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City of Bend seeks public input on Franklin Avenue Safety Project with in-person, online open houses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend invites the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project at an open house on Thursday, Aug.…
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Redmond 18-year-old arrested on DUII, other charges after crashing stolen SUV through fences, into carport
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 18-year-old Redmond resident crashed a stolen SUV through two fences and a carport, then into a detached tool shed in…
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Crooked River Ranch woman charged with attempted murder after shooting, standoff; man shot in head treated, released
A Crooked River Ranch woman was arraigned Monday on attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of shooting a man in the head who was able…
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Back-to-school time means more driver caution in school zones; speed limits to begin again in coming weeks
With summer break coming to a close in the next few weeks for schools in Bend and across the High Desert, the city is reminding folks of the…
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Still two weeks left in Mid Oregon Credit Union’s annual, month-long ‘Supplies 4 Schools’ fundraiser
Hundreds of Central Oregon students won’t have to worry about getting supplies for the new school year. Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership…
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Bend man arraigned on attempted murder charge in baseball-bat attack on roommate; new details of crime revealed
A Bend man who police said called 911 early Sunday to report he’d struck his roommate in the head with a baseball bat was arraigned on attempted…
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SW Bend resident awakens to crackle and glow, flees with dog from $100,000 house fire caused by discarded cigarette
A southwest Bend resident awakened to the sound of crackling, saw an orange glow outside and escaped with her dog from a house fire early Monday that…
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‘It’s super-duper fun!’: Motorsport enthusiasts compete in Autocross Club of C. Oregon event at Redmond HS parking lot
The Autocross Club of Central Oregon took to the Redmond High School parking lot pavement Sunday, to see who was the fastest driver this…
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Crazy Creek Fire lines hold in 50 mph wind gusts; nearly 87,000-acre blaze now 93% contained
PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winds gusted up to 50 mph Saturday on the nearly month-old Crazy Creek Fire, but containment lines held and crews reached 93%…
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New ‘Solarize Deschutes’ campaign offers discounted solar pricing to county residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you have been thinking about going solar, now is the time to get a bid while the Solarize Deschutes campaign is offering big…
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Storms moving through Central Oregon bring strong winds, lightning, topple trees, limbs, tents; thousands lose power
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thunderstorms moving through Central Oregon on Saturday brought strong winds, lightning and reports of toppled trees and…
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Firefighters stop attic blaze in Eagle Crest-area home, caused by bathroom exhaust fan; fire marshal urges proper care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters quickly stopped an attic fire at an Eagle Crest-area home Saturday morning that was traced to the mechanical…
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OHA lifts health advisory for Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus, says cooldown reduced algae bloom intensity
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority said Friday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy Chinook…
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‘The problem is big in Deschutes County’: DA targets organized retail thefts, says it’s often underreported
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels is trying to prevent those dramatic organized retail thefts going viral on social media from…
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Redmond Police make 101 traffic stops in a day on Highway 97 near SW Evergreen Avenue, issue tickets for 32 violations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, August 8, Redmond Police patrol and traffic officers conducted 101 traffic stops on Highway 97, near the SW…
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Oregon DEQ extends Deschutes County air quality advisory until at least Monday due to wildfire smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory for Deschutes, Klamath and Lake counties on…
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Booking a greener future: Bend-La Pine Schools, Republic Services partner to recycle thousands of old textbooks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools recently adopted the Really Great Reading Curriculum, marking the first new elementary curriculum since the…
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Camp Fire C. Oregon plans after-school program expansion to Sunriver-Three Rivers, now ‘urgently hiring’ staff
An after -chool program is looking to expand into Sunriver, but is in need of staff. The nonprofit Camp Fire Central Oregon recently announced a…
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‘We’re all people that are trying to make the best place’: Community, city leaders, staff gather for 2nd Bend CityFest
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke at the second annual CityFest Thursday evening, giving a State of the City address to highlight the successes of the…
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