The Deschutes County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing Thursday evening to receive testimony on proposed land use regulations related…
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(Update: Sunday information) OAKRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — So far, a warming and drying trend has not made for any major growth of the Cedar Creek Fire,…
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A fire that caused $225,000 in damage and losses at a home east of Bend early Sunday was caused by the improper disposal of oil-soaked rags from a…
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Happy Sunday! We’ve had mostly clear skies over the region as we round out the weekend. Winds are coming out of the northwest from a system off the…
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A Bend woman was arrested Friday evening on charges she stabbed her stepmother in the chest several times during a dispute, police said Saturday,…
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Fire containment increases to 17% BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest on Friday reduced the forest closure for the Cedar Creek Fire,…
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The two-week closure of U.S. Highway 20 east of Sweet Home for landslide repairs, delayed at the start due to fire danger, ended around 1:30 p.m.…
Continue Reading A Medford man who refused to stop for police in southeast Bend early Friday morning crashed his pickup truck into a fence and ran, prompting an…
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Even though gas prices have eased somewhat from record highs, gas siphoning is still becoming an issue, especially in the Bend area.…
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Due to ongoing drought and low water, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Thursday it is closing fishing in the Crooked River and Ochoco…
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Oregon’s Red Flag Law allows police, family or roommates to ask a court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order to remove firearms or other weapons from…
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The Ochoco National Forest said Thursday it has invested $300,000 in the replacement of cattle guards across the forest with funding from the Great…
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ODOT is inviting the public to an open house next Wednesday evening showcasing upcoming improvements along U.S. HIghway 20 from Cooley Road to…
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Due to cooler temperatures and recent moisture, fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland, and…
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The Mobile Crisis Assessment Team, or MCAT, has been serving Deschutes County since 2004. It’s a team of six mental health professionals who respond…
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A raid on a Redmond man’s home Wednesday led to his arrest and the seizure of counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and numerous pieces…
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Since the deadly shooting at the Eastside Safeway in Bend last month, the community has been searching for ways to prevent such tragedies in the…
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Oregon State and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office alerted the public Wednesday, asking them to help look for a missing and endangered Madras…
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This week, Sept. 18-24 is known as Banned Books Week across the nation. If you’re an avid reader or not, the week has gained more attention in recent…
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As a result of years of drought, bark beetles are becoming a constant issue for Central Oregon property owners. An expert says homeowners should be…
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