Large Knott Landfill compost piles catch fire in wind; Bend firefighters help put it out
Large mulch piles being turned into compost caught fire in stiff north winds late Thursday afternoon at Deschutes Recycling’s hard at Knott…
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A look at Oregon’s Ballot Measure 113, which takes on legislative walkouts
Oregon’s Ballot Measure 113 looks to amend the state Constitution to say failure to attend 10 or more legislative floor sessions would be deemed…
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A month into job, area’s first houseless strategies director ‘hit the ground running’ on challenging crisis
Following a highly competitive national recruitment, Deschutes County and partnering cities Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters recently hired…
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‘A real problem’: DUIIs on the rise in Bend, police say
In the past week, police say a drugged driver crashed into the Tumalo Fire Station, causing significant damage, and a deadly crash on the parkway…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory to Deschutes County due to smoke from Cedar Creek Fire
he Oregon Department of Environmental Quality expanded an air quality advisory Thursday to include Polk, Yamhill and Deschutes counties due to smoke…
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Police: Speeding drunk driver killed in Bend Parkway crash near Reed Lane; 2 other drivers injured
A 37-year-old Bend man killed Wednesday night in a crash on the Bend Parkway was driving drunk and speeding when he hit a southbound SUV, lost…
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Scary scenario: Redmond Airport hosts multi-agency ‘plane crash’ disaster drill to train first responders
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The numbers heard Wednesday morning over the police scanner channel from Redmond Airport were frightening — if they had been…
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Bend councilors review Midtown Crossing options, choose Greenwood Avenue for first safety upgrades
Bend city councilors Wednesday evening reviewed several options – and the limited funds available so far — for improving two key east-west…
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‘Deschutes County 2040’ planners kick off round of open houses as they prepare for future challenges
The Deschutes County Planning Division wants your input for the upcoming future, between now and the year 2040. The county on Wednesday evening held…
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Mt. Bachelor, Deschutes County receive $1 million state DOE grant for biomass project at resort
The Oregon Department of Energy said this week it has selected 21 recipients for a total of $12 million in Community Renewable Energy Grant…
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Contractors arrive to find garage fire in nearly complete SW Bend home; latest blaze sparked by oily rags
Contractors arriving to a nearly completed southwest Bend home Wednesday morning found a fire in the garage, called 911 and put out the remaining…
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Bend ‘mobility hubs’ project aims to offer one-stop array of transportation services, have fewer cars on the road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Imagine a “mobility hub” where you can easily access an Uber or Lyft, shuttles, bikeshares, and also get a bite to eat. Cascades…
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Bend man arrested on assault, DUII and other charges, also accused of eluding police
Bend Police investigators said a 53-year-old Bend man impaired by alcohol and drugs was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges he assaulted a woman…
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South Deschutes County man arrested on drug, weapons charges in wake of woman’s fatal overdose
Drug agents investigating a 31-year-old south Deschutes County resident after a woman’s recent overdose death arrested him in a traffic stop…
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As ballots hit the mail, Deschutes County clerk offers tips and reminders to voters
More than 153,000 ballots for the Nov. 8 election hit the mail Wednesday to registered voters in Deschutes County, much as counties across the state…
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Roof of Bend’s Larkspur Community Center hit by vandals, leaks; new roof planned next year
The roof of Bend Park and Rec District’s Larkspur Community Center is going to get replaced a little early, as it originally was planned for 2026.…
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Deschutes DA Hummel voices support for Measure 114, opposed by state sheriffs’ group
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel joined a group of current and former law enforcement and prosecutors Tuesday in voicing his support…
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‘They’re distraught’: Second Street homeless residents prepare for another city of Bend camp cleanup
The City of Bend is planning a homeless camp clean up on 2nd Street between NE Greenwood and NE Franklin for October…
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Visit Bend awards 9 Sustainability Fund grants totaling $1.45 million for tourism-related projects
Visit Bend’s Board of Directors has approved nine grants totaling $1.45 million for a wide variety of tourism-related projects around Central…
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After 2 1/2 months, nearly 126,000-acre Cedar Creek Fire reaches 50% containment; rain due
More than 2 1/2 months after being ignited by lightning, the nearly 126,000-acre Cedar Creek Fire reached the 50% containment mark Tuesday, still…
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