City of Bend to clear road near St. Charles of parked vehicles, structures
While some streets in Bend have been cleared of campers, residents are noticing long term vehicles parked in other areas of town, including Mary Rose…
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Observant workers at Bend RV dealer spot 2 suspects in trailhead thefts, leading to fugitive’s arrest
Bend RV dealer employees spotted a man and woman sought by Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies in a recent rash of thefts from parked vehicles at…
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This year, you can sign up for text alerts to your phone for important messages during Deschutes County Fair
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County Fair and Expo announced Tuesday they will be utilizing Nixle event subscription or…
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Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in death of 2 Lane County domestic rabbits
The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University confirmed Monday a domestic rabbit living in Lane County died from rabbit…
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New wildfires fought on Umpqua, Willamette national forests, BLM land in NE Oregon
CLEARWATER, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Potter Fire, reported Sunday morning on the Willamette National Forest, grew from 60 to about 400 acres by Monday…
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Draft rules released to govern police conduct in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A proposed set of conduct and discipline standards applicable to all law enforcement agencies in Oregon were published Monday.…
Continue ReadingAverage Oregon gas prices drop another 11.3 cents in past week; up $1.34 from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.05/gallon Monday, according to…
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Neighbors’ concerns about possible drug activity at SE Bend home lead to several arrests, raid on second home
Months of reports from community members about possible drug activity at a southeast Bend home across the street from an elementary school led to the…
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‘Terrible’: C.O. workers spending close to 60% of income on housing as wages not meeting inflation
The cost of housing continues to rise in Deschutes County, while wages are not keeping…
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Developer of disputed Thornburgh Resort withdraws request to buy 400 acres of state land
The developer of the controversial Thornburgh Resort west of Redmond said Monday he has withdrawn a much-criticized request to buy 400 acres of…
Continue ReadingAt least 14 potential heat deaths in Oregon after hot spell
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America SEATTLE (AP) — Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to…
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Fly Creek Fire near Lake Billy Chinook grows to 280 acres, now 5% contained; more storms loom
A lightning-sparked fire that prompted campground evacuations and pre-evacuation alerts in the Three Rivers subdivision near Lake Billy Chinook has…
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St. Charles doctors, health care workers restart unionization effort, accuse hospital of stalling process
The Central Oregon Providers Network, representing about 300 St. Charles Medical Group physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and…
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Give props to Redmond Airport: The last turboprop planes depart soon, replaced by jets
The era of turboprop planes flying in and out of Redmond Municipal Airport ends over the next several months, as part of Alaska Airlines’…
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Windigo Fire on Umpqua National Forest now 1,300 acres; Tolo Mtn. Fire 50% contained
The Windigo Fire that broke out Saturday near Windigo Pass on the Umpqua National Forest has grown quickly to 1,300 acres, officials said Sunday…
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Deschutes County Fair will have plenty to see, do and enjoy — but this year, no shuttle to come and go
You can count on a lot of food, fun and frivolity when the Deschutes County Fair begins its five-day run on Wednesday. But don’t count on a…
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Three Oregon firefighting task forces head south to help protect N. Calif. communities from the McKinney Fire
The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal mobilized three structural task forces Sunday at the request of California to head south and help battle the…
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Dangerous Pacific Northwest heat wave suspected in 7 deaths
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in the Portland, Oregon, region said they would keep cooling shelters open…
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Storms, winds spark several Jefferson County fires; residents, regional task force help stop their spread
A dangerous combination of extreme heat, strong thunderstorms and winds sparked several fires around Jefferson County late Saturday afternoon,…
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Police investigate shots fired in SW Redmond neighborhood; resident finds several bullet holes in home
Several gunshots were fired early Saturday morning in a southwest Redmond neighborhood and one resident reported finding several bullet holes in…
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