Bend fugitive arrested in several thefts from cars, storage unit break-ins
Bend police arrested a 29-year-old fugitive at St. Charles Bend this week, accused in at least 11 recent cases of theft, burglary, mail theft and…
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Redmond residents share mixed views on school board’s decision to make masks optional sooner
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School Board has voted to make masks optional in schools, starting March 2. After a heated debate, followed by a…
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Summit grad Hunter Hess battles through 2 medical setbacks, proves his toughness in freestyle skiing
Hunter Hess is one of the top freestyle skiers in the country, and despite missing out on this year’s Olympics, he continues to defy the odds.…
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Jefferson County School District 509J gains $2.5 million premium on $24 million measure’s bond sale
Jefferson County School District 509J is making strides to proceed with the new $24 million bond measure voters approved in November — and has…
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Sunriver’s Fort Rock pedestrian-bike tunnel replacement to begin in early March
A pedestrian and bike tunnel that navigates under East Cascade Road into Fort Rock Park in Sunriver is slated for replacement and will close the road…
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City of Bend selects 3 Affordable Housing Fund recipient projects totaling $1.1 million
The Bend City Council Wednesday night approved the 2022 Affordable Housing Fund recommendations from the council-appointed Affordable Housing…
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After much debate, Redmond School Board votes 4-1 to make masks optional, starting March 2
After an impassioned debate, the Redmond School Board voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to direct Superintendent Charan Cline and district staff to draft…
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City of Bend drops controversial Ninth Street, Juniper Ridge sites for possible outdoor shelters
In her regular update on the city of Bend’s various efforts to deal with a rising number of homeless, City Councilor Megan Perkins announced…
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Frustrated customers plan to take previous Bend storage facility owner to court
Customers of Lucky Horseshoe Storage on the north end of Bend say they plan to file a class-action lawsuit against the former property owner, having…
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C. Oregon hockey players work toward big dreams — and some have to move far to do so
When you think of Oregon sports, hockey may not come to mind first. But Bend is brewing talent — and often, those with the desire to progress and…
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Severe drought conditions costing farmers more, leads to thinning herd numbers for some
Severe drought conditions are making things increasingly difficult for Central Oregon ranchers and farmers like Dennis Fast, the owner of Sky Hawk…
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Bend homeless man arrested, accused of threatening woman with shotgun
A homeless man who allegedly threatened to kill a woman with a loaded shotgun was arrested Wednesday morning on Hunnell Road and also was found to be…
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Black Butte Ranch Police warn of rise in online marketplace sales scams
Black Butte Ranch police advised the public Wednesday that they are seeing an increase in scams involving people who are selling items on online…
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Forest Service in NW receives $291 million to address damage from wildfires, other natural disasters
The U.S. Forest Service in the Pacific Northwest has been allocated $291.2 million in disaster relief supplemental funding to address damage caused…
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ODF grants $20 million to fund hazardous fuels reduction projects, including 52,000 acres in C.O.
The Oregon Department of Forestry has issued $20 million in grants authorized by Senate Bill 762. Awards, including $6.25 million for more than…
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Grand opening set next week for 47-unit affordable housing apartments in Redmond
Housing Works is inviting the public to a grand opening event celebrating the completion of Midtown Place, a 47-unit affordable housing apartment…
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Oregon Democrats revive plan to give low-wage workers $600 stimulus checks
Democrats in the Oregon House have reintroduced a bill that would send one-time, $600 payments to the bank accounts of more than a quarter-million…
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Oregon Parks and Rec seeks public comment on proposed drone takeoff, landing rules
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is requesting public comment on proposed Oregon Administrative Rules guiding take-off and landing of…
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Bend’s Kyle Wieche rode his passion for skiing to ’92 Olympics
“When I’m skiing on the mountain, I feel calm, I feel exhilarated — gosh, I feel happy,” Bend resident and 1992 Olympic skier Kyle Wieche…
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Gresham police seek accomplice on the run in execution-style killing of Bend man
Police are searching for a 26-year-old Gresham woman for her alleged involvement in the execution-style killing of a Bend man last…
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