Union Pacific Fire Train helps crews fight 120K-acre Cedar Creek Fire
High-tech is a big part of firefighting in the 21st Century, from drones to automated detection cameras. But a less advanced piece of equipment — a…
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October? Or mid-summer? Warm week ahead
Happy Sunday! It was another warm and sunny day here on the High Desert, with mostly clear skies on our satellite and radar imagery. Winds are coming…
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Two Bend men shot during late-night dispute at NE Bend residence; both reported in stable condition
Two Bend men were shot during a dispute at a northeast Bend residence late Saturday night and were in stable condition Sunday at St. Charles Bend,…
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Play ball, in the fall: Bend Elks host OSU-Gonzaga exhibition double-header at Vince Genna Stadium
(Update: Adding video, comments from Beavers fans) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s October, but still time to play baseball in Bend. The Bend Elks on…
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Two-month-old Cedar Creek Fire tops 120K acres as east wind returns; now 27% contained
Two months after being ignited by lightning, the Cedar Creek Fire has burned more than 120,000 acres and has reached 27% containment by a decreasing…
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Climber loses South Sister trail on descent, prompting air and ground rescue effort
A Springfield woman who formerly lived in Bend and had summitted South Sister a dozen times lost the climbers trail on her descent Friday afternoon…
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Fake ‘DCSO flier’ distributed to La Pine residents falsely warns of ‘convicted pedophile’ living in area
Last week, La Pine residents in the Day Road area say they received a flier that claimed to be from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office in their…
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Deschutes County commissioners hold hearing next week on petition to create Terrebonne sewer district
Deschutes County commissioners hold a hearing next Wednesday to consider a petition to form a Terrebonne sewer district that supporters say is needed…
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‘What we need’: Redmond church tries again to expand safe parking program with new downtown location
For nearly a year, Mountain View Fellowship Church and its community development group in Redmond have successfully operated the Redmond Safe Parking…
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Klamath County ambulance hits car in NE Bend intersection; no serious injuries
A Klamath County ambulance taking a critical patient to St. Charles Bend struck a car in a busy northeast Bend intersection Thursday morning, causing…
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Bend city councilors receive draft camping code feedback from invited community members at second roundtable
(Update: Adding video, comments from city council and invited representatives) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend city councilors held the second of two…
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Pros and cons of Measure 114 gun-safety proposal focus of debate on NewsChannel 21
The pros, cons and details of Measure 114, the gun safety and regulation proposal on Oregon’s Nov. 8 ballot, were debated for an hour Thursday…
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Redmond School Board member Shawn Hartfield resigns, moves to Texas
The Redmond School District is seeking qualified people to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors following board member Shawn Hartfield’s…
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Rimrock Trailhead, adjacent area west of Bend closing weekdays for mowing operations
Beginning next week, the Rimrock Trailhead west of Bend and all trails leading east from the Meadow Day Use Area will be closed on weekdays for…
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Containment grows to 25% on Cedar Creek Fire, as some fire crews depart, costs hit $101 million
More favorable weather conditions have helped firefighters reach 25% containment of the Cedar Creek Fire, as some crews have returned home or moved…
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ODOT holds open house in Tumalo on Highway 20 roundabout and safety project, due to begin soon
ODOT is about to begin a major project to improve traffic and pedestrian safety on U.S. Highway 20 between Bend and Tumalo. On Wednesday evening, the…
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Drug agents arrest two C.O. men, seize drugs after traffic stop on Warm Springs Reservation
Central Oregon drug agents arrested two men, from Bend and La Pine, and seized a variety of drugs on Tuesday after a traffic stop by Warm Springs…
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OSU-Cascades audience members voice reactions after spirited gov debate
Betsy Johnson, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan took the stage for a spirited gubernatorial debate on Tuesday evening before a packed room of about 80…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022: Drazan, Johnson and Kotek spar over wide number of issues at Bend debate
The three top candidates to be Oregon’s next governor sparred over a wide array of issues during an over 90-minute debate Tuesday evening at…
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Teen girl swimming in Deschutes River finds human bones; police seek public’s help to ID adult remains
One month after a teen girl swimming in the Deschutes River found human bones underwater, Bend police turned to the public Tuesday in hopes of…
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