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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely to appear on Oregon ballot, despite dropping out of presidential race
A lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a state appeals court Wednesday to restore him to New York’s presidential election ballot, even though he has suspended his campaign. A state judge knocked Kennedy off the state’s ballot earlier this month, ruling that he had falsely claimed to live...
County commissioners from across Oregon raise concerns over proposed wildfire hazard map
Residents packed the Anne G. Basker Auditorium Monday in Grants Pass to hear county commissioners from across Oregon voice concerns over the state’s proposed wildfire hazard map. The largely virtual meeting, mandated by Senate Bill 80, was organized by the Association of Oregon Counties as an opportunity for county...
Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
Forward progress stopped on 3-acre Claypool Fire burning near Hoodoo
Forward progress was stopped on a 3-acre fire burning on the Deschutes National Forest Friday near the Jefferson County - Deschutes County line. The Claypool Fire was burning south of Highway 20 and east of Hoodoo, according to Central Oregon Fire Information. Multiple aircraft were called in to attack the...
Warm Springs radio station KWSO gets nearly $160,000 infusion from FEMA
A community radio station owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is getting a financial infusion from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is granting $158,749 to KWSO-FM. This will be used to upgrade the station's broadcast transmissions and warning systems, which are needed for keeping communities informed during emergencies.
Back to the 90s as we close out August
Highs today will be back in the upper 80s and a few locations will hit the 90s. The last time we were in the 90s in Bend was August 11th when we topped out at 91. We started the month in the triple digits and it looks like we will end the month in the middle 90s.
Kim Gammond leaving City Club of C.O. director role to lead Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is proud to announce the hire of Executive Director Kim Gammond, who assumes her role effective Sept. 16. Gammond joins Habitat following her tenure as Executive Director of City Club of Central Oregon, where she led transformative growth in outreach, programming and fundraising.
Deschutes County SO sees more issues with dogs chasing, killing livestock after code widened to include chickens, turkeys
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Amid a rise in animal complaint calls this year and tickets for chasing, hurting or killing a wider range of livestock, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded dog owners Wednesday that it's their responsibility to keep their canines under control. This year, DCSO deputies have issued an increased number of citations The post Deschutes County SO sees more issues with dogs chasing, killing livestock after code widened to include chickens, turkeys appeared first on KTVZ.
Gunman fires at man on busy NE Bend street; police say he dropped the gun when confronted by armed bystander
A Bend man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges Wednesday after police say he fired at least one shot at a man who was not hit on a busy northeast Bend street. He dropped the gun when confronted by a bystander who quickly drew his own weapon. The post Gunman fires at man on busy NE Bend street; police say he dropped the gun when confronted by armed bystander appeared first on KTVZ.
De-watering and re-watering: Solution to Prineville road project results in new water feature
Frequent visitors to the Barnes Butte Recreation Area might have noticed a new water feature. Just east of the parking lot, where a paved trail bends sharply to the north, a new pond has suddenly emerged. A closer inspection will reveal it is fed by a canal coming from the north. And while this new water feature may be a surprise to visitors, it wasn’t to city leaders. ...
Haven Bagels + Coffee now open in southeast Bend
Haven Bagels + Coffee is located in the new retail center at the corner of SW 27th Street and Reed Market Road in Bend. Owners say the bagels are handmade from 100% organic ingredients with the goal of serving food with healthy ingredients. "We just kind of blend coffee shop,...
Medford School Board votes to investigate fellow board member after complaint
The sounds of cheering that echoed down the halls of Oakdale Middle School on Tuesday night might have sounded like a pep rally if not for the intermittent booing that erupted nearly as often. Just under 100 community members turned out for a special meeting of the Medford School Board,...
Shrooms Cafe opens in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. -- A new psilocybin facility, Shrooms Cafe, has opened in Medford. The founder told NewsWatch 12 the building can have up to 25 people at a time. There is a preparation form governed by the state that needs to be filled out ahead of the dosing session. "There's...
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