Small fire stopped in area of homeless campers off China Hat road south of Bend
Some southern Bend residents said they were awakened late Tuesday night by the sound of propane tanks exploding from a fire in a transient camp area…
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Growing Cedar Creek Fire triggers upgraded, wider Level 3 evacuations, including Cultus Lake
The growing Cedar Creek Fire that sent smoke pouring into the skies over Central Oregon Tuesday evening also prompted evacuation of Cultus and Little…
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‘I love a good ending’: Otis, a senior Jack Russell terrier, back home after 4 days lost in Rum Creek Fire zone
Otis, a gimpy, geriatric Jack Russell terrier, is no worse for wear after surviving four days in the Whisky Creek drainage while the Rum Creek Fire…
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Juul to pay nearly $440M to settle states’ teen vaping probe; Oregon to get at least $18.8 million
Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has agreed to pay nearly $440 million to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states, including Oregon, into…
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Bend Municipal Airport plans two closures starting Wednesday for runway repairs, sign upgrades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport is preparing to repave its runways in September to extend the useful life of the pavement, leading to…
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Black bear sighting in Powell Butte area prompts Crook County deputies’ advice to residents
Crook County sheriff’s deputies are advising Powell Butte-area residents to take proper precautions with their animals and garbage after a black…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue aids second hiker with medical issue near Chush Falls
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers came to the assistance Sunday of a hiker with a medical issue near Chush…
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Bend Krav Maga instructor offers free training to area teachers, school staff
Hunter Allen is a Bend resident who believes it’s important for people to know how to defend…
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Aggressive air, ground attack stops 204-acre Cowboy Fire in Juniper Canyon; all evacuation levels dropped
An aggressive air and ground assault, including well over a dozen retardant drops, stopped a more than 200-acre wildfire that broke out late Friday…
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‘Unhealthy’ smoke moves Springfield man’s 200-mile marathon, 2,000-pushup fundraiser indoors
Bethlehem Inn announces a unique and inspirational fundraiser in support of the Inn’s services for the region’s adults and children experiencing…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes County, other areas due to smoke from wildfires
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Saturday for Klamath, Lake, Deschutes and Wallowa counties due to…
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The Little Woody Festival is back for Central Oregonians to enjoy beer, whiskey and ciders
The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider &Â Whiskey Festival is back for Central Oregonians to enjoy whiskey, ciders and of course some beers.…
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First ‘Stand Down & Resource Fair’ since 2019 offers C.O. veterans and others support
Area veterans, homeless and low-income residents were offered help and support Friday during a Stand Down & Resource Fair, held at the Bend Elks…
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Federal investigators issue first report on Idaho plane crash that killed Bend firefighter, twin brother
Federal investigators’ initial report sheds some new light on an August 15 small plane crash that killed a Bend firefighter and his twin brother just…
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Deschutes, Lane County rescuers come to aid of Minnesota pair who got lost twice hiking near South Sister
Deschutes and Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members came to the aid of two Minnesota residents who got lost twice while hiking near the…
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Governor Brown visits Bend, meets with Safeway shooting first responders, praises community’s response
Five days have passed since a gunman opened fire at the Bend Eastside Safeway, killing two men then himself, shaking our small Central Oregon…
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Century-old Mount Emily Shay steam locomotive leaving City of Prineville Railway for new Portland home
The Oregon Historical Society and the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation announced Friday the permanent transfer of the Mount Emily Shay #1 steam…
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New updated COVID-19 boosters could be available in Oregon as soon as next week, OHA says
Federal authorities on Thursday authorized the use of new updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters for people 12 and older, and the Oregon Health Authority…
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NW Redmond family gets quite a dinnertime scare when a car smashes into their house, living room Â
It was a typical Wednesday evening for the McCleary family, relaxing at their home on NW Larch Spur Court in Redmond — until a car crashed into the…
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Redmond security service reports seeing higher demand for guards, cameras
After several theft cases and recent shootings across Central Oregon, the question of security is in heavy…
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