Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hook & Plow in Bend is offering free kids meals through October 31 to support families impacted by the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy. The restaurant hopes to ease the burden on local families as the community continues to heal.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and KTVZ spoke with local health care professionals about what you need to know about the disease and the preventative measures available. Annual screening mammograms starting at age 40 are recommended for detecting breast cancer early, when the disease is most treatable. Health experts at
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Synergy Ceramics Studio in Bend will offer free open studio hours Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., giving community members a safe, welcoming place to gather and find support during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducted a public certification test, also known as a logic and accuracy test, yesterday morning to ensure its vote counting system functions correctly ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mostly cloudy skies will give way to sunshine today. After a chilly start, temperatures will climb into the low 70s this afternoon. Highs will be about 10 degrees above normal. Showers will likely arrive after midnight as a low pressure system to the south moves further inland. There is a higher confidence
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends of Saylor Graham-Poarch has called for supporters to send encouraging messages to Saylor and her family. Kindly requesting that all correspondence be kept to five-by-nine inch dimensions and sent directly to their P.O. Box. The address is: P.O. Box 82, Bend, OR, 97709. This is according to one
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in the Bend-La Pine School District are returning to classrooms for the first time since a shooting occurred last Thursday at Silver Rail Elementary School. District officials stated that the goal is to conduct a typical school day while offering support for any individual needing a moment to step aside
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum has visited the Silver Rail community multiple times in the week following the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, working to connect educators, parents and families in Central Oregon with mental health services and recovery resources.Bynum’s congressional office is coordinating support through its official website, bynum.house.gov, which
Continue Reading Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert has shared his message to the community following the Silver Rail Shooting. You can read his message below. To our community,In the days since the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy, we have all been carrying grief that is difficult to put into words. Like so many of you, I have felt
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County community will be celebrating homecoming this week and weekend, with the homecoming football game schedule for Saturday at 7:00 pm.Below is a list of activities for students to attend as well as members of the community:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Greetings folks, and happy Tuesday to you. We’ve been enjoying another warm day across Central Oregon today, and we’ve got one more warm day ahead before our next weather maker arrives. Tomorrow- highs will climb into the low 70s, which is nearly 10 degrees above our average high of 61 for
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, October 20th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following days of love and support from the community, the memorial outside of Silver Rail Elementary School will be relocated and preserved.Here is what the district posted on their website:The outpouring of love and support for our Silver Rail Elementary community has been deeply moving. The flowers, heartfelt messages, chalk art,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School, parents throughout Central Oregon are reaching out to local districts and police departments on how campuses are protected.According to the Redmond Police Department, the city has a close relationship with the school district as well as other educational institutions.The department has seven school
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BEND, Ore. — In challenging times, kindness can make a difference. Central Oregon media outlets are coming together to help the community heal, support one another and remind residents of the strength found in unity. Multiple media outlets including KTVZ, Central Oregon Daily and The Source, have joined forces to launch the Kindness Matters campaign,
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawk Eye and Huckleberry are hosting a fundraiser tomorrow, Oct. 21, to raise money for families impacted by a recent shooting in Bend. Organizers said the goal of the event is to bring the community together and offer support to local families during a difficult time. Reservations for the event are
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Little Gym of Bend is hosting a free open play day, giving local children a chance to stay active and play. The gym is also serving as one of several local donation sites for the Central Oregon Therapeutic Toy Drive, which supports children affected by a recent tragedy. Owner Katie
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash Tuesday morning along NE McKay Creek Road and 1 mile north of NE Gerke Road.Deputies tell KTVZ News the road was closed in both directions following the crash.At this time, the road has reopened, however – the incident remains under investigation.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Justice Court will be closed to the public on Thursday, Oct. 22, with no in-person or telephone services available until regular operations resume on Friday, Oct. 23.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office has identified two election-related issues ahead of the Nov. 3 election, involving a candidate name misspelling and incorrect precinct ballots sent to voters. The errors affect both a candidate running for local office and roughly 200 voters in recently annexed areas of the City of Bend.
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