More than 400 ODOT employees facing layoffs July 31st amid funding crisis
Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic…
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Ride on: Two newly created mountain bike trails open at Wanoga Sno-Park, with three more on the way this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of five…
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‘It’s a great tool’: Local emergency officials react to Watch Duty app’s growing role in monitoring wildfires
(Update: Adding video, details, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire season intensifies, many Central Oregonians are turning to the Watch Duty…
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Internal investigation into Deschutes County sheriff’s Captain William Bailey underway over radio interview
Just weeks before embattled Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp retires from his position, an internal investigation has been started against…
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Filling a gap: Cascades East Transit launching new NE Bend weekday Route 8 on a free pilot basis next week
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) will launch Route 8, a new fixed-route bus line serving Northeast Bend,…
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New bishop about to be named for Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend…
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Shuttle Shock: Redmond City Council approves rate increase for ride-share services
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ} — “I don’t like raising rates.” That’s Enviro Shuttle owner, Bill Calidonna, responding to the Redmond City…
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City of Bend chooses Veo as the vendor for its new, permanent bike-share program, rolling out this week
The City of Bend announced Tuesday it’s partnering with Veo, an independent shared mobility company, to bring shared e-bikes to the community. Veo…
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Local ODFW office calls for public’s help tracking down porcupines as part of new 2-year project
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Ochoco Office in Prineville is asking the public to report…
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Heat can kill: As temperatures soar, Humane Society of Central Oregon has tips to keep your pets safe, comfortable
With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high…
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Bend Police, Deschutes DA’s Office seek applicants for grants to help fight organized retail theft
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department, in partnership with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, said…
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Long-time Bend Mexican restaurant Longboard Louie’s set to close later this month as owner retires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A favorite Bend restaurant serving up healthy Mexican food with a Mayan-Hawaiian twist for some 25 years is closing its doors.…
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Central Oregon Symphony Association announces Dr. Travis Allen as new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced that Dr. Travis Allen would be stepping up as the program’s new…
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Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped
A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…
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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum
(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…
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Prineville murder and attempted murder suspect arraigned on indictment, pleads not guilty
(Update: Adding video, not guilty pleas) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry, who was arraigned last week on murder,…
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Plea hearing delayed a month for Redmond woman charged with murdering her mother
Jessica Andersch, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother a month ago, appeared Monday afternoon in Deschutes County Circuit…
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Crook County fire grows to 450 acres, new 3-acre fire stopped near Mt. Bachelor ahead of Red Flag Warning, more lightning
One of several new fires quickly grew to about 450 acres in eastern Crook County on Monday, while another east of Mount Bachelor burned about three…
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BLM mobilizes Fire Prevention and Education Team to combat human-caused fire threats in La Pine Basin
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address…
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OSU-Cascades puts Graduate & Research Center up for sale for $8.2 million, will consolidate Bend campus operations
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University-Cascades said Monday they are seeking to sell the Graduate &…
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