High Desert Food & Farm Alliance announces Oct. 1-8 Accessibility Week
CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance announced its first Accessibility Week today, an initiative scheduled for…
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New Larch Commons development offers homes for middle-income workforce
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will break ground Friday, Sept. 18, on Larch Commons, a 25-home neighborhood in Sisters. The…
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Bend car show scheduled for Sept. 19 to benefit local veterans and families
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran Church & School will host its annual Trinity Lutheran Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore.…
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Duck race raises millions for local nonprofits in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Vibrant rubber ducks filled the Deschutes River on Sunday for the 37th Great Drake Park Duck Race in Central Oregon. Because…
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Historic 9/11 Newspaper Exhibit Displayed on Bend Garage, Educating Community and Reflecting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A unique 9/11 memorial is currently on display for the public in Bend. The exhibit is located at the intersection of Nashville…
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Pet Pals: A bundle of kitten siblings looking for forever homes at Humane Society of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals features not one, but three kittens looking for families of their own. Lynne from The Humane Society of…
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How a flag reached Bend’s Old Mill smokestack after September 11th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 25 years ago, a flag went up on one of Bend’s Old Mill District smokestacks, just hours after the September 11th attacks.…
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Latino Community Association urges Bend to stand with immigrants during Welcoming Week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is calling on Bend residents to stand in solidarity with immigrant and refugee neighbors during…
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Central Oregon — Communities across Central Oregon are marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with memorials and displays…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, September 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 11th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Show Us Your Garden: A sunrise cottage, a butterfly and a cabbage patch
We have three great gardens to show you today. First we have a “Where’s the Butterfly” picture, followed by a cabbage patch and wrapping this up with…
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Handel’s Ice Cream Coming to Downtown Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new sweet spot is coming to downtown Redmond this fall. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is preparing to open a location near…
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Update: Bend police arrest suspect in restaurant burglary after owners release surveillance video
Update: KTVZ News has removed the photos and videos of the suspect due to their age. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspect in a burglary at a Bend…
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Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon joins NeighborImpact to expand support for Central Oregon families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon organization that has spent years providing essential items and support to families involved in child…
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There’s Good News: Summit High School becomes Oregon’s first school certified in Project ADAM
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Summit High School has just obtained a new certification that could help them save lives. Summit is now the first…
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Back to School: ‘The Long Blue Line’ – Bend Senior High students start school year in revamped campus
(Update: adding comments from principal) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School students began the new school year inside the newly completed…
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REDMOND HUB TAKES SHAPE
A new community hub is taking shape in Redmond, bringing recreation and community resources together under one roof. Lance is reaching out to Redmond…
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There’s Good News: Deschutes County deputies return to schools for safety boost
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s officially back-to-school season in Deschutes County, and local deputies are also returning to campus. Three…
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Internship grant helps Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue strengthen community outreach
(Update: adding video, comments from intern, fire chief) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grant is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue…
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Back to School: Redmond High School Students Begin School Year in Portable Classrooms Amid Construction Delays
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back-to-school looks a little different this year at Redmond High School, where teachers and students are starting the…
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