CRR man ‘hurt’ after new car stolen while family goes to the movies in Bend
What was supposed to be a fun birthday celebration for Ryan Andersen, a Crooked River Ranch man having dinner and a movie, turned into a disaster…
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‘All about safety’: Stronger gun policy in Bend-La Pine Schools
he punishment for bringing a weapon on school grounds in Bend-La Pine Schools has always been determined by its own policy, which could include…
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Fire heavily damages Prineville home, claims family’s dog
A fire heavily damaged a Prineville family’s home while they were away Saturday night and also claimed their dog’s life, Crook County Fire and…
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Bend woman pulled over, jailed on charge of trying to flee with teen daughter into Canada
A Bend woman was pulled over by Oregon State Police near Salem and arrested Saturday on a charge of custodial interference, accused of failing to…
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Fred Meyer, grocery union reach settlement, strike over after less than a day
The union for thousands of Fred Meyer grocery workers in Bend, Portland and two other Oregon locations reached a tentative settlement late Friday…
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Two Caldera HS students face charges in video school shooting threat; no weapons found
Two Caldera High School students face disorderly conduct charges for posting a video of a lunchtime school shooting threat on a social media platform…
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Gov. Brown appoints 2 ‘remarkable women’ to new Deschutes County judgeships
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday the appointment of two judges to fill new positions on the Deschutes County Circuit Court that were created by the…
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New Deschutes River ‘water bank’ pilot program aims to ease shortages for junior irrigators
The Deschutes River Conservancy, in partnership with the Central Oregon Irrigation District and North Unit Irrigation District, announced Friday they…
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Deschutes County puts $7.8 million in ARPA funds into affordable housing projects
The Deschutes County Commission has approved American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments of $7.8 million to support affordable housing in Deschutes…
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Oregon lawmakers OK $1.5 million in emergency relief for small-scale farmers, ranchers
A statewide team of food and farm advocates, working through the Oregon Community Food System Network, said Friday it has secured $1.5 million in…
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Winter travel prep can mean new snow tires, but which ones are best for you?
A new winter season means its time to put on your snow tires or buy new ones, but with so many options, which type are best for you?…
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Physically disabled homeless in Bend feel overlooked with lack of resources
It’s not uncommon for some people to argue that homelessness is a choice – and for some, it is. But that’s not always the case.…
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Assistance League of Bend makes sure ‘no one is forgotten’ with 100s of Secret Santa gifts for seniors
Volunteers were busy moving gifts and loading cars Thursday morning, getting ready to deliver Christmas presents to 17 senior care facilities across…
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Schools in C.O., nationwide step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Educators across the country have announced plans to increase security and Bend-La Pine and Redmond schools told parents they have been in contact…
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Snowfall brings slick roads, crashes around High Desert, state; I-5 at Calif. border may reopen today
The first widespread snowstorm of the season for much of the Bend area and Deschutes County led to slick roads and crashes on Wednesday, one of which…
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C.O. airports to share $4.67 million from infrastructure bill; RDM plans terminal expansion
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it will award an estimated $42.2 million to Oregon’s 51…
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Bend Fire Dept. may ask voters next year for new levy to add staff, maintain response times
(Update: Adding video, comments) Fire Chief Todd Riley tells city councilors community survey is planned early in new year BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next…
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Financial support from Visit Bend launches Sustainable Tourism Lab at OSU-Cascades
Oregon State University–Cascades announced Wednesday it will establish a research laboratory to provide data and services to help tourism entities…
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Fundraiser in honor of missing Bend kayaker to raise money for Rwandan children
A fundraiser in honor of Alex Kollar, the Bend kayaker who went missing a few months ago, will take place this Friday, raising money for a cause…
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Two Portland men charged with murder in death of Bend man
Two Portland men have been indicted on murder charges in the death of a 34-year-old Bend man whose body was found beside a Gresham road in…
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