Rainier home-invasion robbery suspect wounded in exchange of gunfire with homeowner
A home-invasion robbery suspect was shot and wounded by a Rainier homeowner in an exchange of gunfire early Sunday morning, but the homeowner was…
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Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals to face off in Super Bowl LVI
The Los Angeles Rams will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, February 13 on…
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Bend snowmobiler hits downed tree, seriously injured, prompting rescue effort
A Bend snowmobiler struck a downed tree and was seriously injured near Sparks Lake Sunday afternoon, prompting a call for help, a rescue effort and…
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Deschutes County, Bend leaders review draft strategic plan to address houselessness
County and city leaders met Friday to go over a draft strategic plan for ending houselessness by 2023. You can review the 21-page document here:…
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DCSO posts video of Sheriff Nelson’s recent talk to People’s Rights group
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has posted a 1-hour, 22-minute video of Sheriff Shane Nelson’s talk with the People’s…
Continue ReadingPortland business owner’s son shoots burglary suspect, calls on city to address crime
By CONNOR MCCARTHY Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A business owner in northeast…
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Bend arts advocate Jenny Green named chair of Oregon Arts Commission
Jenny Green, a Bend arts advocate, art historian and former gallerist, has been elected by the Oregon Arts Commission to succeed Anne Taylor as…
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Over 200 pieces of mail stolen in Powell Butte PO burglary found dumped near Oakridge
More than 200 pieces of mail stolen in a recent burglary at the Powell Butte post office were found dumped in a rural area off state Highway 58 just…
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Deer Ridge prison inmate with COVID-19 dies at hospital
An inmate at the Deer Ridge Correctional Institution near Madras has died at an area hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, the Oregon…
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‘We see you’: Redmond group plans campaign to thank schools for following Covid-19 rules
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, the group Redmond Collective Action will host an online and in-person campaign, thanking schools for their hard…
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Oregon Health Authority files permanent rules for school masking, staff vaccinations
The Oregon Health Authority said it expects to file permanent rules Friday that keep in place requirements for masking indoors in K-12 schools, and…
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Oregon hospitals ‘near breaking point’ amid COVID surge, though cases are plateauing
Health officials say Oregon hospitals are near their COVID-19 breaking point, as the state is expected to reach peak hospitalizations in coming…
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UO planners analyze COVID-19’s deep economic impacts on Oregon workers
The economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on workers in Oregon were swift and deep, a new analysis…
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Reschke files to run for re-election in newly redrawn House District 55
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. E. Werner Reschke, R-Klamath Falls, filed Friday with the secretary of state’s office to run as a…
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Feds award $1.37 million grant toward new Deschutes River Basin water bank project
 The Bureau of Reclamation announced Friday its initial 2022 selection of 13 projects for $20.5 million in grants to build long-term drought…
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25 years ago, 2 Bend dogs on doggie death row drew worldwide attention — and were spared
A quarter-century ago, back when Michael Jordan was dominating the NBA and Bill Clinton was sworn in for a second term as president, a story about…
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Bend fugitive arrested on drug, weapons charges in Hwy. 97 traffic stop
A Bend man wanted on several arrest warrants gave a false name and tried to run Thursday after a Bend police officer pulled over his SUV in a traffic…
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Madras couple stopped on Hwy. 97, charged with guns-for-drugs scheme
Central Oregon drug agents pulled over an SUV on Highway 97 in La Pine this week and arrested a Madras couple on several charges, accused of running…
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‘Suspicious’ fire damages home owned by Redmond School District near Ridgeview HS
A home on Redmond School District property near Ridgeview High School that was supposed to be vacated but still had someone living in it was heavily…
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Your photos of frosty High Desert beauty
The freezing fog that hit the High Desert this week spread to more of the area on Thursday — and while it delayed or canceled some Redmond Airport…
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