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Update: Bend Police say missing, endangered 17-year-old girl has been found
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police asked the public for help Thursday in finding a missing and endangered 17-year-old who left her southeast Bend home Wednesday night and by late afternoon reported she had been found. Ashlynn Marie Martin "was located at approximately 3:43 p.m. and is no longer considered missing and endangered," Police Communications The post Update: Bend Police say missing, endangered 17-year-old girl has been found appeared first on KTVZ.
Stroke Awareness Month: Quick response key to treatment, says Bend-based group bringing Randy Travis to town
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- May is Stroke Awareness Month, and health experts stress that time is of the essence when responding to the medical condition. The acronym "BE FAST" can help people identify a stroke. "B" stands for balance, and watching if someone is losing their balance. "E" stands for eyes and changes to vision. "F" is for face and signs of it drooping. "A" is for arms; it is a stroke sign if one arm is dropping when raised. "S" is for speech, which may be slurred. And "T" stands for time to call 911 if any of the signs are present.
Suspect accused of carjacking in Sisters arrested near Vida
VIDA, Ore. – A 21-year-old Bend man accused of carjacking a motorist in Sisters was arrested early Friday morning near Vida, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. DCSO officials said that deputies responded at 2:48 a.m. on May 3 to a reported assault and vehicle theft in...
CORE3 emergency response center in Redmond gets $1 million in federal funds
The Central Oregon, Ready, Responsive, Resilient (CORE3) Project has secured $1 million in federal funding for designs and engineering. The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) said the facility will serve as a coordination and response center for first responders in the event of a major regional, statewide, or larger scale disaster.
Dry Canyon Art Association holds spring art show
Dry Canyon Art Association returns to Redmond High School for a spring art show over the weekend. Last fall, the popular art show brought in thousands of people to come shop from several artists. Art on display showcased works in a variety of mediums including paintings, wood shaping, glass art,...
Meet Bend homeowners taking advantage of city's ambitious turf-for-cash rebate program
Multi-year droughts, increases in population and grass turf are all all factors putting a strain on one of our most precious resources: water. This spring, the City of Bend launched a turf rebate program paying homeowners up to $3,000 to tear out their lawns and replace them with plants that need less water.
Crook County OHSET heads to state
The Crook County High School Equestrian Team wrapped up its regular season on a high note, placing first in the medium team category for Central District in mid-April. The squad also qualified several of the members for the upcoming state finals competition. The Oregon High School Equestrian Teams State Championship will be held Thursday through Saturday, May 9-12 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond. The Crook...
$200,0000 allocated for safe parking program in Redmond
Deschutes County Commissioners unanimously voted to allocate $200,000 to the Mountain View Community in Redmond to help maintain the budget for the homeless shelter. The amount approved is 50 thousand dollars less than what Mountain View originally requested.
The Waldorf School of Bend invites community to celebrate spring for the May Faire Festival
We all know April showers bring may flowers, but at The Waldorf School of Bend, they brought the May Faire Festival. The community came together at the school, to celebrate spring. Kids were running around the school, flying by, in pastel color attire. The festival had so much for kids to enjoy -- making fairy wands to cast your spells, creating terrariums. As well as live music, dancing, face painting, and jump rope making.
Police: SUV driver arrested after collision that killed motorcycle rider in east Bend
A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with an SUV on Highway 20 on Bend's east side Thursday afternoon, Bend Police said. The SUV driver has been arrested, facing possible manslaughter and DUII charges. A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with an SUV on Highway 20 on...
Forest Service road from Sunriver to the Deschutes River closing for several days of improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Forest Service Road 9702600 and Deschutes River access off FSR 9702621 will be closed starting Monday, May 6 through at least Friday, May 10 for road improvements. The road provides access from Sunriver to the Deschutes River on the Bend-Fork Rock Ranger District. Forest Service Road...
Bend schools hold first walk-a-thon fundraiser at Alpenglow Park for Ronald McDonald House
People were getting their steps in for a worthy cause Sunday at Alpenglow Park. Despite the rainy weather, people came out to support the Bend Schools Walk-a-Thon. The event is in its inaugural year, with organizers hoping to do more walks in the future. The post Bend schools hold first walk-a-thon fundraiser at Alpenglow Park for Ronald McDonald House appeared first on KTVZ.
Bend Women’s Expo holds annual event honoring and celebrating women
The Bend Women’s Expo held Saturday at the Seventh Mountain Resort featured small businesses along with wellness classes, presentations, and workshops. Bend Women’s Expo holds annual event honoring and celebrating women. The Bend Women’s Expo held Saturday at the Seventh Mountain Resort featured small businesses along with wellness...
Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond. The post Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon appeared first on KTVZ.
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