Weeks of thick smoke having a variety of impacts on Central Oregon businesses
The often-thick wildfire smoke lingering over the High Desert in recent weeks has had varied impacts on businesses, as NewsChannel 21’s Tracee…
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Bend senior summer celebration has tropical theme
Wednesday’s ‘Tropical Paradise Party’ at the Bend Senior Services Center was a fun new partnership of the Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Home…
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Deschutes County commissioners, ODFW biologist talk about widespread mule deer decline, causes
Deschutes County commissioners got a presentation Wednesday on the declining mule deer population from an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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‘It’s going to be stressful’: Bend fire chief shares tips to avoid the scramble of evacuation
Natural disasters have battered the West this season, from hurricanes and tropical storms to large wildfires, even earthquakes. This month alone has…
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Bend Social Co. is new business aiming to help newcomers have fun and socialize
The Bend Social Co. is a new business offering a variety of activities to help newcomers both check out the community and make new…
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Bend’s Hydro Flask becomes U.S. Snowboard Team’s first title sponsor
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced Tuesday the first snowboard title partnership in history with Hydro Flask, a Bend-based, award-winning leader in…
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Bend murder suspect, brother waive extradition in Tennessee court, remain held without bail pending return
Two Bend brothers arrested in Tennessee on nationwide felony warrants in the fatal shooting of Taylor Shane Wyss, 33, of Redmond, outside a downtown…
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Labor Day weekend travel on the rise this year, AAA says; Bend top regional destination
If you’re traveling for the Labor Day holiday weekend, expect lots of company. AAA booking data for flights, hotels, rental cars and cruises shows…
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Sunriver man sentenced to nearly 7 years for firing rifle shot into front of Deschutes County Jail, wild chase afterward
A 26-year-old Sunriver man who fired a rifle shot across U.S. Highway 20 that hit the front of the Deschutes County Jail in early March, hours after…
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C.O.’s smoky skies and poor air quality are prompting people to find indoor activities, from climbing to jumping
Recent wildfires in Oregon are causing the air to be moderate to even very unhealthy in certain areas. There have been a number of fires, from the…
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‘A sense of peace’: Arrests in Redmond man’s fatal shooting bring some relief to victim’s family, friends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend murder suspect and his brother were arrested late Friday night in Tennessee, ending a nationwide manhunt and bringing…
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Summer celebration planned at Bend Senior Services Center, thanks to new partnership
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After years of celebrating through car windows during the pandemic, the Council on Aging of Central…
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Sign up, and update: Deschutes Alerts provides vital evacuation, other info in case of wildfires, other emergencies
At the peak of wildfire season, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. In the event of a fire or other emergency, there’s a way to be…
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‘26,000 may be affected’: St. Charles’ possible Medicare Advantage withdrawal prompts questions, concerns
Citing concerns related to patient care, access and affordability, St. Charles Health System says it may withdraw its participation in all Medicare…
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High Desert Museum’s High Desert Rendezvous online silent auction goes live; bid on ski passes, concerts and more
High Desert Rendezvous — the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraising event — launched a VIP experience-packed silent online auction Friday…
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City of Bend road and traffic report – week of August 21-27
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 21-27. NE Bear Creek Road between NW 15th Street…
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Man living in RV on NE Bend street says family is being awakened by truck driver blowing horn in early mornings
A man living with his family in an RV parked on a street in northeast Bend says they have been getting awakened by a truck driver blaring the horn…
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Bend real estate broker Sandy Garner, retiring after 45 years, offers her thoughts on current housing market, issues
Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate, a real estate agency founded in 2001 and based in Bend and Redmond, has announced that its founder, Sandy…
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City of Bend seeks members for Council Compensation Review Committee
The City of Bend said Thursday it is looking for community members to join a new temporary, independent committee to make recommendations on future…
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Second NW Bend cougar sighting in less than a week prompts police reminder: Keep small animals secure, on leash
The second reported cougar sighting in northwest Bend in less than a week had Bend Police reminding residents Thursday to keep small animals secure…
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