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Trump administration backs Obama in Oregon monument clash
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A dispute over acts of Congress in 1906 and 1937 has put the Trump administration in court – and into the unusual…
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2 charged in drug raid on small bus in SW Bend
Complaints over the past two months of drug activity in a small white bus parked in several spots around southwest Bend led to a raid on the bus…
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Wind-fanned Cloverdale fire destroys home, burns 1.5 acres
(Update: Cloverdale fire destroys home, losses top $400,000) A wind-fanned fire that apparently began in the garage of a Cloverdale home Thursday…
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Seven Oregon students accepted to service academies
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) on Thursday congratulated seven Oregon students who have been accepted to the prestigious United States service academies.…
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Deschutes United Way picks fundraising campaign chair
United Way of Deschutes County is pleased to announce that Kate Gaughan will serve as the volunteer Chair for its 2018-2019 annual community…
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Oregon Farm Bureau establishes fire relief fund
The Oregon Farm Bureau has established a fund to provide support to farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent Substation Fire. “Rural…
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New grass fire forces evacuations in Wasco County
DUFUR, Ore. (AP) – Authorities issued mandatory evacuation notices Thursday night to residents southeast of The Dalles because of a new grass…
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Prineville fugitive runs; citizen tips help in capture
A 24-year-old Prineville man wanted on several arrest warrants ran from Crook County sheriff’s deputies trying to arrest him Thursday morning,…
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Bend FD: Child with matches started fire that damaged home
(Update: Officials say fire was started by child playing with matches) A brush fire that broke out in tall, dry grass Wednesday afternoon along S.…
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Future of farming is rooting itself in Central Oregon
There’s a new farm in Central Oregon, and it’s a bit different from your standard homestead. It’s called Around the Bend Farms. And…
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Local Alert Weather – Thurs. PM
Happy Thursday evening, everyone! We’re seeing very dry conditions throughout the region. As we’re heading into the last weekend in July…
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Bend FD: Two fires started by kids misusing fire
With the continuing hot, dry weather, Central Oregon is experiencing EXTREME fire conditions. In the past two days, the Bend Fire Department has…
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Redmond spray park staying open late with lights this weekend
The city of Redmond’s Centennial Park spray feature will stay open late this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (July 27 – 29). The spray park…
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Stranded Bend kayaker, 13, rescued in tricky effort
(Update: DCSO says boy is experienced kayaker, has run rapids several times) A 13-year-old Bend boy escaped injury when he became separated from his…
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Fugitive runs, arrested in Tumalo traffic stop
A wanted man who ran from a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy on patrol in Tumalo initially eluded searchers Thursday morning but was arrested…
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KTVZ.COM Poll results: What should a room in Bend cost?
Here are the results of Thursday’s KTVZ.COM poll, asking what you think an average hotel room should cost in Bend during peak season: What do…
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La Pine man charged with work zone injury hit-and-run
A 72-year-old La Pine man faces hit-and-run and reckless endangering charges after hitting a construction zone traffic flagger, causing minor…
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Driver arrested in south-county injury DUII crash
A 21-year-old south Deschutes County woman was arrested on drunken driving and other charges early Wednesday after a crash that injured four…
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7-year-old’s lemonade stand raises $4,500 for Bethlehem Inn
Olivia Salvesen, a 7-year-old second-grader, has made a big difference for Bethlehem Inn. For the second year in a row, Olivia has raised support and…
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