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Read more about the article Sheriff Nelson wins 2-1 commission support for strict code to ban most homeless camping on Deschutes County land
Sheriff Nelson wins 2-1 commission support for strict code to ban most homeless camping on Deschutes County land

Sheriff Nelson wins 2-1 commission support for strict code to ban most homeless camping on Deschutes County land

(Update: Adding video, comments from sheriff, commissioners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County commissioners heard from Sheriff Shane Nelson at Wednesday's meeting about why he's proposing strict new county code…

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Read more about the article Deschutes County Commissioners hear county ordinance camping code change from Sheriff Shane Nelson
Deschutes County Commissioners hear county ordinance camping code change from Sheriff Shane Nelson

Deschutes County Commissioners hear county ordinance camping code change from Sheriff Shane Nelson

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County Commissioners held a meeting at the county department building in Bend Wednesday, and heard from Sheriff Shane Nelson about why he's looking to change…

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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…

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Read more about the article Petitioners of the planned SE Bend gas station file appeal to state land-use board, hopes to work alongside the devel…
Petitioners of the planned SE Bend gas station file appeal to state land-use board, hopes to work alongside the devel…

Petitioners of the planned SE Bend gas station file appeal to state land-use board, hopes to work alongside the devel…

(Update: Adding video, comments from Gaylord) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The City of Bend's approval of a controversial gas station is being appealed by neighbors to the State Land Use…

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Read more about the article Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls
Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls

Democrats Will Fine Oregon Republicans $325 Every Day They Block Bill for Secret Abortions on Teen Girls

Oregon Senate Democrats plan to punish their Republican peers with hefty fines as long as they keep blocking a pro-abortion bill that strips away parents' rights and makes young girls…

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Read more about the article Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows
Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows

Two-story structure built on wheels along NE Bend street sparks concern over what city allows

( Update: Adding video, comments from neighbors, city of Bend) City representative says they've 'interacted' with the builder, are working on plan to address code violations BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -…

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Read more about the article GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response
GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response

GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response

GOP Senators offer bipartisan path. Get no compromise response Republicans Seek a Bipartisan End to Session, Democrats Seek a Return to Unlawful Bills, Extreme Partisanship By Oregon Senate Republican Leader,…

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Read more about the article Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping
Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping

Central Oregon cities diverge on rules for homeless camping

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