BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at keeping up with the city’s rapid growth and ensuring safe, reliable drinking water for years to come. Bend’s dual-source water system pulls from the Upper Deschutes Basin, serving not only city
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BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, everyone here at KTVZ News would like to wish a very happy 75th anniversary to Joan and Lew Walton. The couple first met back in high school, and built successful careers. Joan, as an interior designer, and Lou as a sales manager. They also raised three wonderful children. Now at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on White Rock Loop just before 1pm Saturday. No one was at home at the start of the fire and upon returning the Home Owner heard smoke alarms and saw smoke coming from various openings in the structure and proceeded to
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — There was a Central Oregon legislative Town Hall Sunday morning at OSU Cascades, Edward J. Ray Hall, in Bend. Oregon Representative Emerson Levy and Oregon Senator Anthony Broadman, hosted the Town Hall. Representative Levy says, the purpose of the Town Hall was to hear Central Oregon’s voice, as it matters.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Volunteers in Medicine, Clinic of the Cascades (VIM Cascades) says it is proud to announce the expansion of its Health Within Reach initiative, thanks to generous support from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, the Papé Family Foundation, and SunLife U.S. “These grants will bolster VIM Cascades’ innovative program pairing medical care with
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REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz was in Redmond Friday, speaking with smokejumpers from the Redmond Air Center. While there he took questions from KTVZ News. The Republican representative toured the smokejumpers facility, and asked questions about this year’s fire season and how crews are prepared to respond. The smokejumpers told the congressman they’ve been able
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new sign at Riverbend Park is asking river users to choose “river-friendly” sun protection. It’s part of Girl Scout Serafina Quercini’s Gold Award project, aimed at reducing sunscreen chemicals that can wash into the Deschutes. I was curious because most people know that coral reefs are impacted
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first full day of testimony in the trial of a Portland man accused of plotting to commit a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event turned emotional when Samson Garner’s ex-girlfriend spoke about finding a bag of climbing gear on her porch when she returned home from a trip
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The attempted murder trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event in 2023 began Wednesday with a prosecutor and defense lawyer painting sharply contrasting views of his actions and words in the days and weeks before his arrest.
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Hours after seeking the public’s help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford, has been located safe in the Portland area.
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, a jury was seated in the Samson Garner trial. A jury of 7 men and 8 women were seated. Twelve jurors were sworn in on Tuesday afternoon, along with three alternates. Opening statements are set to begin on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ – August 11) — A Portland man
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend Police Department is raising concerns about a sharp increase in illegal vehicles showing up on city streets. Officers say many people believe they’re riding an e-bike, but in reality, some of the most popular models on the market are actually electric motorcycles — and those are not legal on
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As the search for a missing man continues at Dillon Falls, searchers are turning to high-tech solutions.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new app being used by Bend-La Pine Schools called My Ride K-12, and it gives parents up-to-date time and route information for their kids’ bus. This new app will replace their old one, which only gave general messages about delays. Now you can see the bus
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve set up shop in Eugene, Medford, Salem – and now here, next to the new Costco. The burger shop is one of the first businesses to move into the new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend on Monday invited community members to attend an open house for the Reed Market Road & 15th Street Roundabout Improvements Project on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center. “This drop-in event offers residents an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was killed and six people were injured, including four children, in a head-on crash of her car and a minivan on Highway 97 south of Bend Thursday night, Oregon State Police reported. Here’s the full news release issued Saturday by OSP: On Thursday, August 14, at 9:49 p.m.,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea Monday and faces a likely 15-day jail term. He also will be sentenced on two probation violations and agreed to give up the dog, a brown Labrador named
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has been in Central Oregon this weekend to speak with residents about their most pressing concerns. Before continuing onto the next destination in his state-wide tour, Senator Wyden stopped by KTVZ News to speak with Claire Elmer and Spencer Sacks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A disabled veteran and his wife in Powell Butte say they are drowning in medical bills after losing their VA medical benefits. Matthew Draxton spoke with him and another veteran who says navigating the available resources through the VA is difficult. “I’m a veteran of 21 years, three deployments, Iraq for
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