Residents tour Bend’s new centralized public works facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located…
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Family-friendly concert series launches in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will…
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Bend Fire & Rescue Trench Rescue Training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue conducted a unique training exercise this Tuesday: a simulated trench rescue. The training exercise took…
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Madras Interim City Administrator lays out a path for his replacement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time…
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Think Wild releases Bald Eagle in Prineville after a month of care
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured…
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Deschutes County commissioners send William Bailey’s firing appeal to advisory arbitrator, will decide his fate later
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an…
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There’s Good News: Bend motorcyclist and sidecar sidekick hit the road with key message about organ donation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you see a man riding around Central Oregon on a classic motorcycle with a big poodle in the sidecar, stop: He wants to talk…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon to host “The Big Draft” at Greg’s Grill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a…
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Community transforms ‘Seeds of Abundance’ by adding their own art
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The interactive art exhibit “Seeds of Abundance” has been transformed by the public. The exhibit, which was first reported on by…
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Father and Son Inventor Duo introduce ‘Lift Lite’ chair in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mike and Logan Heagerty, a father-son inventor duo, have developed a new mobility chair called the “Lift Lite” here in Bend. The…
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There’s Good News: ‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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First Exchange Student from Culver High wants to go to Japan
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethany Hale, a freshman at Culver High School, wants to become the school’s first foreign exchange student. She’s been…
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Protect your plants from cold weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Home gardeners should prepare to protect sensitive plants from possible upcoming cold weather. Dropping temperatures can damage…
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Caleb Cegers trial continues with testimony on video evidence, crime scene
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Caleb Cegers continued this week, as jurors heard new testimony related to the 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss…
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New Med Spa offers beauty treatments in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) –A new medical spa is opening in Madras on 4th Street. Revivo Med Spa is the creation of Dr. Patricia Spencer. Doctor Spenser…
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Crook County Search and Rescue conducts Easter rescue in Ochocos wilderness
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Easter Sunday, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue says it assisted two people who spent the night in the…
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Traffic changes and diverters added to Delaware Avenue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen these concrete barriers in the middle of NW Delaware Avenue, or noticed some of the cross streets from…
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Mountain View Roadhouse opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant…
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Madras discusses alternative law enforcment options
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is exploring new law enforcement models, including a possible contract with the Jefferson County…
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Deschutes County Voters’ pamphlets arriving soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter information pamphlets for the upcoming May primary election are expected to arrive in mailboxes between April 22 and April…
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