Crook County Middle School students explore career paths through hands-on learning
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students at Crook County Middle School are getting an early look at potential career paths through hands-on learning…
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Bend Police Sgt. Tyson Poole Retires After More Than 25 Years in Law Enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police Department is saying goodbye to Sgt. Tyson Poole as he begins his retirement after more than 25 years in law…
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Bend volunteers collect 175 pounds of trash during annual SOLVE Cleanup
(KTVZ) — More than 1,500 volunteers joined together across Oregon and Southwest Washington for the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup,…
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FEMA awards nearly $43M across Northwest, including $14.6M for Oregon tsunami refuge
(KTZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced nearly $43 million in post-disaster recovery and mitigation funding Tuesday for…
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Annual Prineville sandwich feed to benefit Crook County Search and Rescue
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual sandwich feed to raise funds for search & rescue. It takes…
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Outdoor burning will reopen in Redmond on Oct. 1
Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have lowered the risk of…
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Coolest Thing Made in Oregon field narrows to eight finalists
The first round of voting in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded yesterday, narrowing the field of manufactured products…
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Bend revenue office will close starting at noon on Oct. 5 for staff training
The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office will temporarily close at noon on Oct. 5 for staff training. Located at 951 SW Simpson…
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Handmade hats and comfort items to be given to cancer patients at annual ‘Heaven Can Wait’ walk/run
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the…
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There’s Good News: Crook County K9s undergo three days of specialized training
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Crook County, the four-legged members of Search and Rescue are preparing for tough calls. The Crook County…
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Deadline Wednesday: Free business training for Central Oregon veterans, families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are open through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE),…
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Pacific Power Foundation awards $20,600 to six Central Oregon nonprofits
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation awarded $20,600 to six Central Oregon organizations today to support local environmental…
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Put down your phone: Central Oregon police step up distracted driving patrols
(KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central and Eastern Oregon are increasing high-visibility patrols to target distracted driving. Officials…
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Oregon sets 10% maximum allowable rent increase for calendar year 2027, up from 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the maximum allowable rent increase percentages for calendar…
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Pay it Forward: KWSO Radio keeps Warm Springs connected
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sue Matters, station manager of KWSO Radio in Warm Springs, has received a $500 Pay it Forward award for her efforts to…
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Pet Pals: Charlie and Chuckie are looking for their FURever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals features two adorable littermate kittens looking for their forever homes through the Humane Society of…
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The 2026 Great Global Greyhound Walk will take place in Bend this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog lovers in Central Oregon will have a chance to meet some unique breeds this weekend! The 2026 Great Global Greyhound Walk is…
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Portland declares September 25th as Dolly Parton Day to honor her legacy
OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue awarded $253K in FEMA funding
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $14 million in grant funding to fire departments and first…
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Think Wild seeks $13,000 for critical laundry system overhaul in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a wildlife hospital based in Bend is seeking $13,000 in community donations to overhaul its laundry system with…
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