Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The largest dam removal project in United States history is underway along the…
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Bend-La Pine Schools will place new Nosler sponsorship sign on Mountain View HS football scoreboard
Weeks after criticism prompted Bend-La Pine Schools to remove a sponsorship sign for Bend ammunition-maker Nosler from the Mountain View High…
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Sunriver Police warn of rise in reports of vacation rental scams
The Sunriver Police Department warned citizens Thursday about a rise in fraudulent / scam reports of vacation rentals in the area.…
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Possible cougar activity reported to Sunriver Police; ODFW posts warning signs
Possible cougar activity was reported to the Sunriver Police Department on Thursday, prompting the posting of warning signs, authorities…
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Commute Options adds teams element to this year’s ‘Get There Challenge’ competition
Join Commute Options October 1-15 for this year’s Get There Challenge. This two-week competition helps Oregonians drive less and use transportation…
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‘A position for every type of person’: Postal Service holds job fairs around state, including four C.O. post offices
he U.S. Postal Service welcomed job-seekers to job fairs at dozens of post office locations throughout the state Thursday, including post offices in…
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FoodCorps expanding healthy meals, nutrition education service across Redmond School District
You’ve probably heard of the Peace Corps – but have you heard of the FoodCorps – and were you aware it’s helping Redmond kids embrace healthy…
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Portland police are investigating nearly a dozen fentanyl overdoses involving children, with 5 fatal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nearly a dozen children, including a 1-year-old, have overdosed on fentanyl since June in Portland, Oregon, its police bureau…
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Praxis Health’s High Lakes to expand in Redmond, opening new urgent care center next week
High Lakes Urgent Care – Praxis Health announced Wednesday next week’s grand opening of a new Urgent Care location that is said “will expand our team…
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Redmond and CRR fire levies, Ponderosa Pines E. and Camp Sherman road measures only items on Nov. C.O. ballots
The upcoming Nov. 7 Special Election is fast approaching. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says two measures have been filed for this election.…
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Heavy rain helps Willamette National Forest crews make progress on Petes Lake, 4 other fires; burned areas surveyed
Two days of significant rainfall have aided efforts to shift work on five Willamette National Forest wildfires from suppression to repair on the…
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Inside scientists’ mission to save America’s wine industry from climate change
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press ALPINE, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but the region is also prone…
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State fire marshal funding more than $1.6 million in C.O. Community Wildfire Risk Reduction grants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is excited to share that project work is underway for the Community Wildfire Risk Reduction…
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Bend Park and Rec is asking for community feedback on future projects, priorities with fall survey
What Bend Park and Recreation District facilities do you and your household visit more often? How well are your needs being met by existing indoor…
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Is Measure 110, one of Oregon’s most controversial measures ever, working after nearly 3 years?
In November 2020, Oregon voters, by a 17% margin, approved Ballot Measure 110, which aimed to reduce penalties for possession of hard drugs such as…
Continue ReadingKTVZ resumes NewsChannel 21 newscasts from temporary studio, thanks to OSU-Cascades
NewsChannel 21 has resumed news broadcasts, thanks to a temporary studio spot provided by OSU-Cascades after a small fire Tuesday evening at the KTVZ…
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As police use of drones expands, more than 70 agencies take part in national drone training conference in Bend
Representatives of dozens of law enforcement agencies are in Bend this week, as Bend Police are hosting a national law enforcement drone training…
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Deschutes commissioners affirm denial of ‘city of Mountain View’ incorporation petition, reject reconsideration plea
On a pair of 3-0 votes Wednesday, Deschutes County commissioners formally denied a petition to incorporate a new, vast city of Mountain View…
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Jefferson County Fire crews douse second fire in two days in wood chips bin at Bright Wood’s Culver plant
Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews were called Wednesday afternoon to the second fire in two days in a wood chips bin at Bright Wood’s Culver…
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Terrebonne man, 67, pleads guilty to sex offenses involving children, receives nearly 37-year prison term
A 67-year-old Terrebonne man recently received a nearly 37-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to numerous sex offenses involving children,…
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