NE Bend cannabis store focus of criticism, protests over claims of owner misconduct
Former employees of Top Shelf Medicine, a northeast Bend cannabis store, were standing outside on the sidewalk Sunday, protesting against their…
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Central Oregonians will see 26% coverage during Monday’s partial eclipse; some are traveling to path of totality
While Central Oregonians can expect to see the moon cover about 26% of the sun during Monday’s partial solar eclipse, some residents packed their…
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Bend-La Pine Schools looking to cut dozens of unfilled positions in 2024-25 due to enrollment drop, end of federal funds
Bend-La Pine Schools plan to eliminate dozens of open positions through attrition in the coming fiscal year and may cut even more jobs the following…
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Traffic to shift for Empire Avenue’s northbound onramp to Highway 97; another blast planned next Saturday
(Update: ODOT corrected date of next Hwy. 97 blast – April 13th not 11th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Wednesday, the northbound U.S. 97 on-ramp at…
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Rascal Rodeo, an adaptive rodeo held in Redmond, offers fun for cowboys and cowgirls
(Update: Adding video, comments from the founder) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rascal Rodeo rounded up kids and adults for cowboy and cowgirl fun at…
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Cascade Astronomy group will have telescopes set up in Old Mill District to view Monday’s partial eclipse
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Robert Grossfeld, director of the Cascade Astronomy & Rocketry Academy, has announced plans to set up telescopes in…
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Deschutes Natl. Forest west of Bend chosen as pilot project for federal-state collaboration to increase prescribed burns
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State and federal agencies and departments in Oregon and Washington have agreed to collaborate on addressing the…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner Position #2 will participate in a community candidate forum in Bend on…
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Redmond School District sets two community listening sessions on fall bond, possible high school consolidation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)Â – The Redmond School District has scheduled two community listening sessions in April to provide updates on the November 2024…
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DA finds Bend Police officer was justified in shooting armed driver, 18, at the same time he took his own life
A Bend Police officer was justified in using deadly force to shoot an armed 18-year-old Bend man who at the same moment used his own gun to take his…
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DCSO update: Missing, overdue Redmond-area woman has been found, reunited with her family
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office requested help from the public Friday afternoon regarding a missing and overdue Redmond-area woman. A few…
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Several upcoming C.O. events can help you prepare for prescribed burns and wildfire season
Central Oregon is about to enter the spring prescribed burn season, which means we need to be mindful of the…
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Update: Missing/endangered Redmond girl, 14, found by police in Madras, returned home safely; investigation continues
A 14-year-old Redmond girl reported missing and endangered by police in a public plea for information was found Thursday night in Madras and has been…
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Bend’s Tim Knopp saluted as he steps down from Oregon Senate GOP leader post; Daniel Bonham elected to lead caucus
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Oregon Senate Republicans announced a change in leadership Thursday. Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend) will step down as Senate…
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Bend Park and Rec Board chooses business owner Cary Schneider to fill board vacancy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At their Tuesday evening meeting, the Bend Park and Recreation District Board selected Cary Schneider to fulfill the duties for…
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‘We need all hands on deck’: C.O. outreach programs, law enforcement to join forces as part of Measure 110 reforms
Central Oregon law enforcement and drug outreach programs say they’re preparing for a big change in drug criminalization as a new state law takes…
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Two Bend men jailed for DUII after night out drinking, fight; one accused of burning other’s trailer, stealing dog
Two Bend men who went out drinking together and got into a fight early Thursday were both later arrested on DUII charges, police said – and one…
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City of Bend hosting open house, online survey for Greenwood Avenue safety ‘road diet,’ Midtown Crossings project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to an open house on Tuesday, April 9 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the City of Bend Council Chambers, 710…
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ODOT has performed 37 Bend homeless camp cleanups near the Bend Parkway so far this year; total cost $31,000
ODOT says they’ve cleaned up 40 homeless camps along Highway 97 in Bend since the beginning of the year. The sweeps largely focus on five areas off…
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Attic fire causes extensive damage to SW Madras home; residents, pets escape safely
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An attic fire extensively damaged a southwest Madras home early Thursday morning, but all of the residents and pets escaped…
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