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Voters roundly reject controversial Deschutes County district map

BEND, Ore. -- Deschutes County voters were roundly rejecting a proposed map that would have split the county into five commissioner districts. The result means the voters will choose commissioners on the new five-person board the same way they do now: At large. Late Tuesday returns showed the map being...

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District Map Fails; Democrats in Position to Sweep Deschutes County Commission

*This story was updated Nov. 4 at 9:53 a.m. Election results as of Wednesday morning show promising leads for two candidates backed by the local Democrat party in Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners races Tuesday evening. While there are still some ballots left to be counted, holding the leads would mean sending a total […] The post District Map Fails; Democrats in Position to Sweep Deschutes County Commission appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

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Deschutes County’s District Map Saw a Whopping Rejection. Even Some Opponents are Surprised.

Several local races in Deschutes County are hovering within a few percentage points in the day after Election Day, with ballots still to be counted. But voters were resoundingly clear when it came to the ballot initiative to divide Deschutes County into five voting districts. More than 62% of local voters opted against Measure 9-185, […] The post Deschutes County’s District Map Saw a Whopping Rejection. Even Some Opponents are Surprised. appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

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Northwest’s best rodeo athletes battle for champion’s buckle in Redmond this weekend

REDMOND, Ore. -- Some of the best rodeo contestants in the Pacific Northwest have spent all year competing. Now they're in Redmond for a chance to call themselves Columbia River Circuit Rodeo Finals champions. The event is taking place at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo in Redmond Nov. 5-7....

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San Simon restaurant raises more than $5,000 for BEAM

San Simon restaurant in Bend raised more than $5,000 during a Monday night fundraiser for BEAM, a program that provides additional learning support to students. The fundraiser showcased the community's support for local students.

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Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo brings three nights of competition to Redmond

Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of the Northwest’s top rodeo competitors are heading to Redmond as the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center November 5–7. The three-night event brings together the top 12 qualifying cowboys and cowgirls in their respective events from Oregon, Washington and northern Idaho, competing for circuit championships.

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New ‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Will Hold Storytimes with Local Elementary-School Children

A famous bookfluencer, known as Mychal The Librarian and host of the “Reading Rainbow” digital reboot, is holding numerous storytimes next week in Bend for local grade-school children. Mychal Threets, 36, will visit eight elementary schools on Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10, reading to students and spreading his message about the healing power […] The post New ‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Will Hold Storytimes with Local Elementary-School Children appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

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Silver Rail families face fear and trauma as school reopening nears

A little before 1 p.m. on Oct. 15, Malia Parker’s daughter was in music class at Silver Rail Elementary when the 5-year-old needed to go to the bathroom. The kindergartner was in the restroom by herself, where she couldn’t hear any of the announcements as the school went into lockdown, Parker said. When her daughter tried to go back to the class, the door was locked. The halls were empty.

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Powering the Future of Collection Operations in Central Oregon

From Bend and Redmond, to Sisters and surrounding communities, Republic Services electric collection vehicles are becoming an increasingly familiar part of daily recycling and waste operations in Central Oregon. That presence reflects the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable solutions while delivering the reliable service customers expect. Republic Services currently...

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Silver Rail families hear plans for students' return to school

Bend-La Pine Schools met with Silver Rail Elementary families Wednesday to discuss student recovery, safety concerns and plans for returning to school on Nov. 12. District leaders also announced a public community engagement session for Thursday evening.

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Papa Murphy’s Taking Over Former Subway Space in Sunriver

Papa Murphy’s is opening a new location in Sunriver at 56815 Venture Lane, with the opening expected in November. The restaurant is going into the former Subway space in the Sunriver Business Park on Venture Lane, near the Shell station and the Century Commons food truck lot. The new...

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McKenzie Pass gates are shut — and won’t reopen until spring

BEND, Ore. -- Highway 242 that takes drivers over McKenzie Pass in Central Oregon is closed for the winter season. The Oregon Department of Transportation closed the gates Thursday, Nov. 5, on the scenic highway. ODOT says it does not maintain the route during winter due to weather, cost and logistics. It focuses more on more heavily-traveled routes.

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How a Redmond preschool and Every Child Belongs helped a girl with autism find her words

REDMOND, Ore. — Lilly Guenzel’s daughter Alice wants to connect with the people around her. Finding a way to communicate hasn’t always been easy. “She walks up to people and wants to interact but doesn’t know how to,” Guenzel said. Alice has autism and needed...

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Furever Friends: Mavis

Mavis is an adorable chiweenie puppy looking for her forever home. She is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

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Race for Third Redmond City Council Seat Remains Close Between Povey and Tate

Two Redmond residents are battling it out for the third open seat on the Redmond City Council, with the most recent election results separating them by only 270 votes. Paul Povey is leading Barbara Tate as of the last results, released at 1:06am on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the race for the third Council seat. […] The post Race for Third Redmond City Council Seat Remains Close Between Povey and Tate appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

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Police investigate reports of a student with a knife at Deschutes River High School

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Police and Bend-La Pine Schools investigated a report of a student with a knife at Deschutes River High School, concluding there was no legitimate danger to campus safety and security. KTVZ News learning of the incident shortly before a planned Bend-La Pine Schools community engagement...

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Decision 2026: A look at this year’s Election Day in Deschutes County

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With Election Day complete and ballots still being processed, KTVZ News is taking a closer look at how the election unfolded in Deschutes County. Election boards made up of workers from differing political parties have been processing ballots for more than a week. That work includes verifying ballot envelopes, removing ballots, The post Decision 2026: A look at this year’s Election Day in Deschutes County appeared first on KTVZ .

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News In Depth: PPS Families Urge District to Slow Down Closure Plans, and the Global Citizen International Digest

Portland Public Schools is proposing to shutter between 11 and 14 elementary and middle schools next year. Parents, teachers and students are furiously speaking out, trying to get the District to pause this plan, in order to make time for the public to play a meaningful role in the final decision. On October 24 the School Board and Superintendent held a community at Marshall High School that was attended by a huge and angry crowd of parents, teachers and students. Here is some of the testimony given that day.

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Ed Fitch reelected as Redmond’s mayor

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch has won reelection following a close race against challenger Jay Patrick. Following the election, Fitch said he would continue his commitment to serving the city of Redmond. Fitch stated that his key priorities for the city during his next term will continue to be water rights issues The post Ed Fitch reelected as Redmond’s mayor appeared first on KTVZ .

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