WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorial cross now stands along Highway 26 near milepost 88 in Warm Springs, marking the place where tribal elder Mary Smith was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run earlier this year. Mary’s family shared a photo of the memorial with KTVZ News. They hope the cross will keep her story
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Silver Rail Elementary School PTO says its two existing online fundraisers now show nearly $70,000 in contributions, but the organization has not yet developed a plan for how that money will be used. In an extensive update sent to Silver Rail families, the PTO outlined its response since the October
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Silver Rail Elementary School parents has formed a nonprofit intended to provide experiences, activities, and long-term support to children who survived the October 15th shooting. The Silver Rail Children’s Fund was created to help ensure every child who was inside the school during the shooting has access to
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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District, statewide, and family-specific funds have been established following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s grief following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting is being met with an outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Many donation links are being shared online, making it difficult to determine which funds are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After candles were raised and community members gathered at Drake Park Thursday night to mourn the lives lost in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) spoke with KTVZ News and said she was grieving first as a mother. “I’m a mom. And as a mom,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four Bend men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing human sex trafficking investigation involving a minor female, the Redmond Police Department announced Thursday. The investigation, which began in late August in the Redmond-Bend area, resulted in its fourth arrest on Tuesday. Detectives with the Redmond Police Department launched the
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(Update: adding statement from OSU-Cascades) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades issued a safety warning to the campus community following reports of two sexual assaults in a university residence hall on October 8th and October 10th. University officials said both incidents involved an assailant who was unknown to the victim. The OSU-Cascades Department of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders from Oregon’s Democratic and Republican parties offered contrasting views following an hour-long gubernatorial debate held in the KTVZ studio between Governor Tina Kotek and Republican challenger Christine Drazan. Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Nathan Soltz and Oregon Republican Party Chairwoman Connie Whelchel both stated that the broadcast highlighted a clear
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 6,000 dispatched calls for service in September, according to its latest monthly activity report. The agency recorded 5,970 calls for service, along with 843 traffic stops and 24 motor vehicle crashes. Deputies made 21 arrests for driving under the influence of intoxicants
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County property taxes for the 2026-2027 fiscal year have been posted. Statements will be mailed to property owners by October 25th, 2026. The initial payment for the upcoming property tax period is due on November 16th, 2026. Property taxes across Oregon cover a fiscal year running from July 1st
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fox & Fern Coffee, located on SW Century Drive on the west side of Bend, permanently closed Sunday, October 11th, 2026. The cafe had operated at the location since May 2025. It originally opened in the space previously occupied by Kevista Coffee, which closed after accumulating more than $27,000 in state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old Warm Springs man was arrested Saturday night after a 44-year-old Redmond man was punched unconscious outside a concert in Bend. Bend Police arrested Hamley Wilson Sam Smith near the Midtown Ballroom on NW Greenwood Avenue on suspicion of third-degree assault, first-degree disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Bend Fire medics
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will host a free Financial Aid Information Night on November 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Caldera High School. The event is designed to assist families in navigating options for financing postsecondary education and career training. While the presentation is geared primarily toward high school seniors
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UPDATE: The vehicle has been found, but officials are still looking for 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles and Mari Martinez. BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — An AMBER Alert has been issued. Officials are looking for a 2022 White Mercedes GLB, Oregon license plate M A M I I I. 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles was last seen October 6th at
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(Update: adding council meeting outcome, comments from City of Bend chief operating officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved a new transportation fee Wednesday night for future development in a specific part of southeast Bend, creating a shared way to pay for road projects the city says will be needed as the
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is seeking local residents to fill four upcoming vacancies on the Ag Extension Service District board. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th, 2026. The Ag Extension Service District is one of several advisory boards that assist local government by providing the Board of
Continue Reading CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Crook County Budget Committee. Submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5th, 2026. The appointment covers a three-year term on the committee. The designated term will run from January 1st, 2027, through December 31st, 2029.
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A 65-year-old man named William Joseph Demmon was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing from an Alfalfa Market Store, damaging the building with his car, and resisting arrest.
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