WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department (WSPD) has announced that human remains discovered in Warm Springs were positively identified as Tyler Kalama, a juvenile who had previously been reported missing. The remains were discovered near Indian Health Services on Sept. 19. The WSPD and FBI are continuing to investigate the circumstances
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this week’s Pet Pals, Lynne Ouchida brought in Diesel, a sweet puppy looking for his forever home after being overlooked at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The playful puppy is one of five currently available for adoption at the shelter. HSCO says several of the puppies have previously appeared
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority and community partners broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a 16-bed residential mental health treatment facility in Redmond, Oregon. The site will provide crisis care close to home for youth ages 12 to 17 in Central Oregon. The project receives funding support in part from $3 million
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may notice some Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews looking a little brighter. Throughout the month, crews will be wearing pink “Courage in Every Fight” shirts in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire district says the shirts are a show of support for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Day—a chance to recognize the people working behind the scenes to keep schools clean, safe, and welcoming. Bend-La Pine Schools says, from classrooms and hallways to every corner of the building, custodians help create a place where students and staff can learn and thrive. So
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students in Deschutes County can borrow free formalwear and accessories for the upcoming homecoming season through the Cinderella’s Closet program. The Assistance League of Bend will open the closet this Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10. The Assistance League of Bend established Cinderella’s Closet in 2018 to ensure
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity was awarded $5.065 million in state LIFT Homeownership funding today to support the construction of 33 permanently affordable homes in Bend, Ore. The homes will be built on surplus land provided through a partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools. The funding was approved by the Oregon Housing Stability
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned through online court documents the semi-truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, who was involved in a deadly crash that killed a newlywed couple William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lower Carter in 2025, has a warrant out for his arrest.On Thursday, Judge Wells Ashby issued the bench warrant.As of our
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The ridge of high pressure is in control of the western half of the United States and will keep the west dry and summer-like through the weekend and into next week. Today continues the warm up as highs in Central Oregon are forecast to be in the low 80s most locations.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has released their quarterly report and according to the department, compared to previous years, crime is down and / or flat across the city.The report, which is posted below, highlights crimes against people, property and society, which all saw declines compared to the previous year.It is also
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits to provide commercial river services on the Lower Crooked River and Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The application window opened Oct. 1, 2026 and closes Oct. 30, 2026. The agency will award up to four new permits for 100
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Charan Cline has announced he will retire after more than 30 years in education, including seven years as superintendent of the Redmond School District.In a letter posted to the community on the district’s website, Cline said, “Serving the students, staff and community of Redmond has been one of the highest
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of “The Patch with a View” in Redmond to Bend Fall Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re in the middle of fall, but temperatures are feeling more summer-like here in Central Oregon. Expect above normal temperatures for the next several days as a large ridge of high pressure strengthens over the Pacific Northwest. We will begin Friday with mostly cloudy conditions but skies will gradually become sunny.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Respiratory virus season is arriving in Oregon as flu activity climbs across the state. Health officials warn that while overall infection levels currently remain low, conditions could shift rapidly. The uptick in flu activity comes as Oregon records 58 confirmed measles cases so far this year, marking the state’s highest count
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Heart of Oregon Corps has opened a 3.4-acre youth workforce development campus in Redmond, Oregon the new facility features classrooms, a training warehouse and equipment bays. Heart of Oregon Corps programs engage 225 children annually in growth-filled workforce development and educational opportunities. The organization’s efforts are designed to help address
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is offering 50% off adoption fees for all available dogs as part of its Barktober adoption promotion. The discount runs Thursday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Oct. 10 and includes dogs of all ages, from puppies and adolescents to adults and seniors. “There is no one
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This week we have some cool garden and flower pictures for you. A lovely Ornamental Pepper Plant followed by some lovely flowers along the Deschutes River ending with an arrangement of flowers that has been handed down over two generations. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos this season, your gardens are beautiful.
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Local fishers are featuring their recent and impressive catches around Central Oregon in the latest Big Ol’ Fish. Bohdi Waschae reeled in a brown trout at Tumalo Creek, just west of Bend, while Raechelle Boddy caught a Coho salmon at Columbia River. Billy caught a humongous, 39-pound king salmon at an undisclosed location. Anglers interested
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