Caldera Springs in Sunriver expands amenities, adds new elements for visitors, residents to enjoy
Sunriver Resort recently announced the expansion of its residential resort community — Caldera…
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St. Charles techs ratify new three-year union contract, note raises, predictable pay scale, other improvements
 Nearly 200 employees from the technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Bend have ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions…
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Bend Police investigators determine reported social media threat to Sky View Middle School was not credible
Parents’ report of a social media post with threatening language apparently directed at Sky View Middle School in northeast Bend prompted a police…
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Despite rain, cooldown, C. Oregon debris burning still closed; BLM extends campfire restrictions on several rivers, lakes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the rain showers and cooler weather today, debris burning is still closed throughout Central Oregon, a Bend Fire &…
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Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District, seeking voter funds, holds open house to shine spotlight on their efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Water, soil and wildfire were important factors within the soil and water conservation community. The Deschutes Soil and water…
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‘Slap in the face’: Flagpole toppled, flags vandalized at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Deschutes Memorial Gardens
The recently renovated Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Deschutes Memorial Garden in Bend has been vandalized, and not for the first time –…
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Illegal pass, head-on crash on Mt. Washington Drive bring reckless driving charge; small co.’s truck also totaled
A driver’s illegal pass led to a head-on crash on NW Mt. Washington Drive Monday afternoon that closed the road for two hours and led to reckless…
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‘It allows these folks to be seen’: Bend company’s ‘Pink Lights for Hope’ honors breast cancer survivors across US
(Update: Adding video, comments from CEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â People around the country are marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One Bend…
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Costco’s new, larger Bend store just days away from opening; members eager to check it out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ Just days away, the final touches are being completed on Central Oregon’s new Costco, and members are excited to check it all…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry ending regulated-use closure across Central Oregon District – but fire season still in effect
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District announced it will terminate regulated-use closure at 12:01…
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National Wild Turkey Federation, Ochoco National Forest partner on western juniper removal project
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildfires have scorched a record-breaking 1.9 million acres this year — the most acres ever damaged in modern…
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South Deschutes County daylight burglar caught on home’s security camera; sheriff’s deputies seek tips to ID, find him
A daylight burglar who entered a home in southern Deschutes County was caught on camera Monday morning, and sheriff’s deputies released a still…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office drops all evacuation levels around Pine Fire at Pine Mountain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With continued success of firefighting operations on the week-old Pine Fire and improved weather conditions, the Deschutes…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan to replace 5 resigned La Pine Park & Rec board members; applicants sought
Deschutes County commissioners agreed Monday to move as swiftly as possible to appoint fill-in replacements for all five recently resigned La Pine…
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‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants…
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Judge rejects defense request to toss indictment in Bend baseball-bat attack over leg restraint, 2 deputies in grand jury room
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Deschutes County judge on Monday rejected a defense request to throw out the indictment of a Bend man accused of attempted…
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OSP ID’s Bend motorcyclist killed in collision with minivan driver turning left at Hwy. 20, Powell Butte Highway
A 41-year-old Bend man was killed Saturday when a minivan driver turned left into his path on Highway 20 at the intersection with Powell Butte…
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‘I was very overjoyed’: Central Oregon Symphony adds two Caldera High students to ensemble
Two Caldera High School musicians recently were accepted to join the Central Oregon Symphony, a rare and exciting…
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Downtown Bend businesses report a drop in foot traffic as Central Oregon’s wildfire smoke lingers well into fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest round of smoke from the continued, lingering wildfires has again affected air quality levels for more than a…
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‘Blown away’: Woman undergoing breast cancer treatment says family and friends have made journey easy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A warm smile and lots of positivity: That’s what’s helping Kristi Testerman through her breast cancer journey. “What I bring…
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