Pay It Forward: Crook County Search & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will…
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Pet Pals: Truffles hopes to be your missing ingredient
This week on Pet Pals we had the pleasure of welcoming Truffles, an adorable rabbit who is looking to be your missing ingredient. Lynne from the…
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation expands ‘Hoch Legacy Scholarship’ program for resilient students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation has expanded its Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarship program in Bend, Ore., selecting 12 new…
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day…
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COCC’s community education program offers 70+ youth camps in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take…
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Organ donor advocate and Ride4Life founder, Max Orsini, aims for Guinness World Record
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Max Orsini, a two-time organ recipient and founder of the charity Ride Four Life Northwest, announced today his plan to attempt a…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Wyatt Crump reels in a massive Redband Salmon out of a mystery location, & more
Warmer weather is here and anglers across Central Oregon are hitting the waters and reeling in a whole school of impressive fish. Wyatt Crump shared…
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One Class at a Time: Native American leader educates Pine Ridge fourth graders on culture and regalia
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Laurie Danzuka, who leads the Native American Success Collective, recently visited fourth-grade students at Pine Ridge Elementary.…
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FFA Tractor Competition Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event…
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Madras to welcome 8,000-square-foot facility for Latino substance abuse treatment
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This…
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Central Oregon makes strides in reducing homelessness, count reveals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced a significant decrease in homelessness for Bend and the Central Oregon region,…
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Big Ol’ Fish: George reeled in ‘Ull’ of this Mackinaw out of Odell lake, & more
What a week of fish we had everywhere from Odell Lake to a super secret fishing spot. You would withhold the location if you were catching Big Ol’…
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FINAL UPDATE: Pine Mountain Fire now 100% contained, estimated at 2,589 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The…
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Oregon State study highlights link between social media and loneliness in adults
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University scientists suggests that social media connections with strangers can contribute to…
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Firefighters to conduct prescribed burns in Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent districts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning operations for Thursday, May 7, 2026, aimed at…
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Junior Forecaster: Harrison loves dodgeball and forecasts nice weather for Central Oregon
Harrison, a 10-year-old student from Cascade Academy, delivered this week’s weather forecast, predicting warm and mostly sunny conditions for Bend…
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Redmond Police Lieutenant April Huey to lead Oregon’s women in criminal justice organization
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lieutenant April Huey of the Redmond Police Department has been elected as the first President of the Oregon Association for…
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Pacific Power files rate case, aims for stable and affordable electricity costs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize…
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Public invited to share input on downtown Bend parking challenges and solutions
Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is…
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City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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