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Read more about the article ‘RECIPE FOR DISASTER’: Former principal ‘not that surprised’ by continuing learning loss despite federal aid
‘RECIPE FOR DISASTER’: Former principal ‘not that surprised’ by continuing learning loss despite federal aid

‘RECIPE FOR DISASTER’: Former principal ‘not that surprised’ by continuing learning loss despite federal aid

A former private school principal, Mandy Davis, shared her concerns about the exodus of well-qualified teachers leading to unfit educators in public schools.America's failure to curb post-pandemic learning loss despite…

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Read more about the article Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97 – NewsBreak
Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97 – NewsBreak

Bend mom and ‘amazing’ son find third ‘Hidden Bottle Hunt’ prize at Peter Skene Ogden Viewpoint off Hwy. 97 – NewsBreak

(Update: Adding video, comments by mom and son) 11-year-old, who has Type 1 diabetes, giving $1,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Crystal Roberts of Bend, along…

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Read more about the article Family experiencing homelessness on China Hat Road finds opportunity with move to Alaska
Family experiencing homelessness on China Hat Road finds opportunity with move to Alaska

Family experiencing homelessness on China Hat Road finds opportunity with move to Alaska

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Santiagos, a family who has been experiencing homelessness for some time out on China Hat Road, is getting an opportunity to move to Alaska, and…

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Read more about the article ‘It’s a Cougar!’: Photographer Can’t Belive His Luck Capturing a Mountain Lion
‘It’s a Cougar!’: Photographer Can’t Belive His Luck Capturing a Mountain Lion

‘It’s a Cougar!’: Photographer Can’t Belive His Luck Capturing a Mountain Lion

A photographer out on a family hike came home with a set of rare photos after he spotted a cougar high up on a ridge. David Willingham was in a…

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Read more about the article NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway
NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway

NW Redmond drive-by shooting suspect still at large after man is shot, critically injured in his driveway

(Update: Adding video, comments from Redmond Police) Despite lack of arrest, police call it isolated incident, say 'there is no risk to the community at this time' REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)…

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Read more about the article Storm brings heavy rain, hail and high water in Prineville; no serious flooding issues reported
Storm brings heavy rain, hail and high water in Prineville; no serious flooding issues reported

Storm brings heavy rain, hail and high water in Prineville; no serious flooding issues reported

Stormy weather also reported in Sisters area; lightning sparks a few new fires PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) - Heavy rain and hail hit the Prineville and Sisters areas as thunderstorms moved…

Continue ReadingStorm brings heavy rain, hail and high water in Prineville; no serious flooding issues reported
Read more about the article City of Bend gets nearly $20 million from feds, $5 million from state lawmakers for Hawthorne Crossing project
City of Bend gets nearly $20 million from feds, $5 million from state lawmakers for Hawthorne Crossing project

City of Bend gets nearly $20 million from feds, $5 million from state lawmakers for Hawthorne Crossing project

(Update: KTVZ's Blake Mayfield is meeting with city officials for more project details) Mayor says funds may 'move up the timeline' for new cross-town connection BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The…

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Read more about the article Planning for SE Bend’s long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad overpass gets $1 million-plus federal boost – NewsBreak
Planning for SE Bend’s long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad overpass gets $1 million-plus federal boost – NewsBreak

Planning for SE Bend’s long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad overpass gets $1 million-plus federal boost – NewsBreak

(Update: Info, comments from city principal engineer) OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday it is handing out more than $570 million in grants to help eliminate railroad…

Continue ReadingPlanning for SE Bend’s long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad overpass gets $1 million-plus federal boost – NewsBreak