More prescribed burns planned Friday on Sisters Ranger District, near Hole-in-the-Ground
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on…
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The family of a boy who fell 40 feet while rock climbing wants to say ‘thank you’ to first responders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we heard from the first responders credited with heroic actions when an 11-year old boy fell 40-feet at Smith Rock…
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Prineville man loses trailer with 2 flat tires while chased by Crook County deputies; raid finds 350 lbs. of pot inside
A wanted Prineville man pulling a camp trailer with two flat tires refused to stop for Crook County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday, leading them on a…
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Black Butte Ranch gives us a grand tour of new $20 million lodge ahead of next Monday’s opening
Black Butte Ranch will unveil its newest amenity next Monday when it celebrates the grand opening of its flagship $20 million dining and meeting…
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Deschutes County veterans service officers raise awareness of red flags: Beware the ‘pension poachers’
Staff who serve veterans for Deschutes County Veterans’ Services are warning of “pension poachers.”…
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Firewood cutting opens next week on Deschutes, Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River Natl. Grassland
Beginning next Monday, May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Bend Farmers Market returns for the season next Wednesday — at a new, earlier time of day
Next Wednesday, May 3, the Bend Farmers Market kicks off its season at a new, earlier time of day while continuing its participation in the Double…
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The new Chancellor and Dean at OSU Cascades already has a familiar presence on campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Chancellor and Dean at OSU Cascades was on campus Wednesday, talking about his priorities. Sherman Bloomer is…
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COTA’s next project to assess Bend mountain bike trails’ accessibility for adaptive riders
The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced an upcoming trail assessment project to increase mountain bike trail accessibility for riders of…
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Ballots in the mail soon for May 16 special district election — but fewer than 1/3 of voters may fill them out
Oregon’s upcoming May 16 Special District Election is all about local decision-makers and money requests, without the statewide and national races…
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Avelo Airlines adds third Redmond nonstop destination: California’s Sonoma Wine Country
Avelo Airlines announced Wednesday it is expanding service at Redmond Municipal Airport, adding twice-weekly nonstop flights from Redmond…
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Redmond food truck owner grateful for labor, donations by other trucks after work supplies are stolen
Kook’i, a bakery truck that sits in the Doghouse Brew Yard food truck lot, recently had thousands of dollars worth of supplies used to help run their…
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Ochoco National Forest pulls the plug on disputed Lemon Gulch Trails Project
The Ochoco National Forest has issued a final Environmental Assessment and identified a Preferred Alternative for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project.…
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Fierce fire destroys two-story La Pine log home; no injuries, cause under investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire destroyed a two-story log home in La Pine Wednesday morning, also spreading to vehicles and motor…
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State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982
More than 40 years after Jeffrey Spoonire admitted to fatally shooting a woman jogging west of Bend in one of the region’s most notorious killings –…
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Bend councilors OK funding for 2023 neighborhood street safety projects; 8 complete, 17 to go
Eight of 25 capital improvement projects have been completed to improve street safety in near bend’s schools, parks and in…
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Pickup, school bus collide on Hwy. 26 in Madras; truck driver injured, no kids were on bus
A pickup truck and Jefferson County school bus collided on Highway 26 in Madras Tuesday afternoon, sending the pickup driver to the hospital, but…
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Injured 11-year-old Redmond boy expected to recover after 40-foot fall from Smith Rock Park wall
An 11-year-old Redmond boy is expected to recover from serious injuries suffered when he fell 40 feet while climbing a wall at Smith Rock State Park…
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With Mother’s Day approaching, KTVZ highlights coin business owned by mother-daughter duo
Mountain High Coins & Jewelry in Bend is run by Colleen McGrew and Carolyn Graham, who are mother and daughter. They’ve been in business since the…
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Walt Reilly’s on Bend’s Westside remains open, while owners seek nearly $5 million sale or lease to ‘right-size’ space
Walt Reilly’s, the popular restaurant and entertainment venue at 225 SW Century Drive in Bend, is currently available for sale and lease. However,…
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