Deschutes County commissioners adopt updated Transportation System Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners adopted the updated Deschutes County Transportation System Plan (TSP).…
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‘Dreams are coming true’: ‘Dream Boldly: The Grand AdvenChair’ film, featuring inventor Geoff Babb, to debut at COCC
“DREAM BOLDLY: The Grand AdvenChair” is a documentary film that is making its debut Friday evening at Central Oregon Community College.…
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Residents say they’re relieved after Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to move paroled sex offender housing
After a great deal of sometimes emotional testimony Wednesday morning, most strongly opposed to a recently opened transitional home for sex offenders…
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‘The silent killer:’ Bend kidney treatment center raising awareness about chronic kidney disease for National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month, and Fresenius Kidney Care in Bend wants to raise awareness around chronic kidney disease, or CKD, a public health…
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Forever homes: Skydog Ranch and Sanctuary near Prineville saves wild mustangs, burros from ‘slaughter pipeline’
Skydog Ranch Sanctuary, a sanctuary near Prineville is home to more than 200 wild horses and about 50 rescued donkeys and mules.…
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Prineville man killed in fiery head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Sherman County
MORO, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 23-year-old Prineville man was killed late Monday night when his car crossed into the oncoming lane of US Highway 97 in…
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DCSO: Alfalfa man called 911 to report he set own house ablaze, then blocked driveway to keep firefighters away
An Alfalfa man called Deschutes County 911 Tuesday evening to report he’d set his own house on fire, and first responders soon found he’d also…
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Suspect in Madras, Redmond iPhone thefts arrested during 2nd alleged try at Madras store; companion still sought
Madras police have arrested one of two suspects in the theft of a dozen iPhones at stores in Madras and Redmond a few months ago, as officers again…
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Juniper ‘jackpot burning’ planned Thursday near Grizzly Mountain on Crooked River National Grassland
 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from the Ochoco National Forest and the Prineville Interagency Hotshot Crew are planning a prescribed burn…
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Michelle Healy chosen as Bend Park and Rec District’s next executive director
The Board of Directors for the Bend Park and Recreation District announced that Michelle Healy will become the next executive director on July 1.…
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Redmond man, 81, killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 19 in Grant County
An 81-year-old Redmond man was killed Monday afternoon in the crash of his motorcycle, which left state Highway 19 in Grant County and traveled down…
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City of Prineville paid over $677,000 to former police chief, captain while they were on leave, investigated and resigned
Public records obtained by News Channel 21 show that on top of the paid leave former Chief Larry Seymour & Captain Rob Gray received while under…
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‘Excited for the potential’: See Spot Run, a Bend mobile dog gym, plans to expand, keep more dogs in shape
Bad weather or families’ busy schedules are not stopping some Central Oregon dogs from getting their…
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Spring is here, and Central Oregonians are soaking in the warm weather after months of cold and snow
After months of cold and snow, winter is ending and spring officially arrives Tuesday evening, with a warmup seemingly right on time.…
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Recent injury crash in NE Bend crosswalk puts spotlight on safety rules and laws for pedestrians, drivers
Two weeks ago, two students at Phagan’s Beauty School in Bend were struck by a car while crossing a crosswalk on NE 27th Street and taken to St.…
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Second workforce housing employer selection period opens for Rooted at Simpson community in SW Bend
In partnership with the Bend Chamber, RootedHomes announced Tuesday its second workforce housing employer selection is now…
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Amid rise in use and safety concerns, Bend-La Pine Schools revises e-bike, e-scooter rules, bans middle-school riders
Bend-La Pine Schools officials say a rising use of e-bikes by students not old enough to legally ride them has led to collisions and close calls.…
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‘It’s had a tangible impact:’ Some people who get Deschutes Alerts and have added needs receiving calls about updates
Beginning Monday, the Oregon Department of Human Services is partnering with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 to…
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Visit Bend, Bend businesses are expecting to see an increase in customers for spring break
Some of the warmest weather in quite a while has Central Oregonians thinking spring, and people near and far thinking spring break, including the…
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Redmond Police say downtown stabbing victim improving, no suspect identified; seeking witnesses, surveillance video
The victim in a downtown Redmond stabbing late Thursday afternoon is in improving condition, police said Monday as they released more information in…
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