Bend Endurance Academy and Bend BMX upgrading climbing wall space and race track
As Bend continues to grow, the extreme sports facilities and opportunities seem to grow with…
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Deschutes National Forest pushes back opening day for several campgrounds due to lingering snow
The late, heavy snow at higher elevations of the High Desert has brought Central Oregonians more time to enjoy winter sports such as skiing and…
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Apparent hoax call of shooting at SW Bend home brings out major police presence, closes streets
A caller to Deschutes County 911 dispatchers claimed to have shot someone at a home in southwest Bend Tuesday, prompting a major police presence, the…
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Another sign spring is at hand: The road to Pilot Butte summit opens Friday
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will open the gate to the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint on Friday at 10…
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Deschutes Brewery bets big on non-alcoholic beer, partners with Sustainable Beverage Technologies
Deschutes Brewery announced this week it’s bringing non-alcoholic beer capabilities in-house through a new strategic partnership with Sustainable…
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Madras man killed, second seriously injured in three-vehicle crash on Hwy. 97 south of Madras
One Madras man was killed and another was seriously injured in the head-on collision of a minivan and SUV Sunday night on U.S. Highway 97 south of…
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Tickets on sale for 2023 Crooked River Roundup rodeo; grand marshal named, queen crowned
It’s time to bust out your Western wardrobe as Crook County welcomes rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events—the historic…
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A ‘pure passion’ for trees: Redmond arborist Cassie Sigloh receives state forestry honor
Arborist Cassie Sigloh of Redmond is among individuals and organizations being honored this year by the Oregon Department of Forestry and the…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes bouncing baby bontebok — a rebounding species success story
The Oregon Zoo welcomed a rare African bontebok calf this month, the latest chapter in what’s considered one of history’s most inspiring…
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Investigation of non-injury hit-and-run crash closes SW Reservoir Road near Alfalfa for hours
A criminal investigation of a non-injury hit-and-run crash closed Southwest Reservoir Road east of Alfalfa for several hours Monday, Crook County…
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Deschutes County, city seek to provide managed homeless encampments on rural lands
“We have a desperate need for outdoor shelter opportunities that can help people take the journey from homeless to housed and being reintegrated in…
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From ‘Hamel’ to ‘Honor’: Story of severely injured horse has a fairy tale ending
A seriously injured horse has not only a new home, but a new life in Bend, where he’ll be helping kids…
Continue ReadingHave a question for Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler? KTVZ hosts ‘Ask the Mayor’
NewsChannel 21 recently began an ‘Ask the Mayor’ segment on the second Wednesday of each month, at 6:30 a.m. on our Sunrise program. Here’s where to…
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Popular Phil’s Trailhead mountain bike area begins renovation for new tricks
The skills area by Phil’s Trailhead is a popular mountain bike destination, but its been worn down by time and heavy use.…
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La Pine-area woman who relinquished 17 of her 24 dogs charged with felony animal neglect
A La Pine-area woman who relinquished 17 of her 24 dogs late last month has been cited on 17 felony counts of second-degree animal neglect after an…
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Dax, the Delivery Robot is set to cruise the streets of Madras to provide key data on sidewalks
With all the talk about tech and artificial intelligence, it’ll be interesting to see how many double-takes a new helper for the city of Madras –…
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Summit lacrosse wins thriller off late goal by Sam Stephens
OSU-Cascades also announced a mini golf tournament…
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CERT Team captures Washington state double-homicide suspect near Madras
A Washington state double-homicide suspect deemed “armed and dangerous” was arrested by Central Oregon’s SWAT Team early Sunday after a brief…
Continue ReadingOregon trooper finds driver held at gunpoint; suspect dead
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon State Police trooper exchanged gunfire with a man who was holding the driver of a semitrailer at gunpoint Monday…
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Gov. Kotek: Central Oregon to receive $13.9 million from homeless state of emergency funding
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Monday how much funding each region within Oregon’s homelessness state of emergency will receive from the state, as well as…
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