Central Oregon experiences a spectacular celestial event – the northern lights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People stayed up late Friday night to catch a glimpse of a natural phenomenon — the northern lights. If you went outside your…
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RV left by Buckingham Elementary prompts ‘Secure’ status, owned by felon ordered to have no contact with minors
A motor home parked on Bend-La Pine Schools property near Buckingham Elementary School prompted a four-hour precautionary “secure” status Friday…
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‘It’s amazing to be here’: Bend’s inaugural C.O. Taco Fest welcomes the community to experience Latin culture
At Bend’s Old Mill District, it was all about tacos and Latin culture on Saturday. The inaugural Central Oregon Taco Fest offered many food and other…
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Every Child Central Oregon sees growing need for foster parents as children await stable homes
According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, here in Central Oregon, there are 173 resource families, otherwise known as foster families,…
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Crash knocks out traffic lights at busy NE Bend intersection of Hwy. 20-27th, a four-way stop pending repairs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A crash at the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and 27th Street in northeast Bend has damaged the signal box, knocking out…
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‘Hurry up and open up!’: Sunriver locals excited for C.O.’s latest food cart pod, set to open this summer
Between food and beer, Central Oregonians love to congregate around both. Food cart and taproom pods have offered the perfect place for people to…
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New details revealed on past of arrested founder of DAWNS House, including violation of protective stalking order
The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that helps women recover from addiction and sobriety issues, was arrested Thursday morning at Bend…
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City of Bend offering financial support to organizers of Welcoming Week events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each year, the City of Bend joins and supports numerous community partners in celebrating Welcoming Week, a series of…
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Walmart in Bend can now deliver live bait to your home, or the lake; says it’s first major retailer to offer the service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Walmart had news Thursday for Bend fishing enthusiasts: They launched their Live Bait Pickup and Delivery Service in Oregon,…
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COCC singers serenade seniors at Regency Village at Bend
Students in COCC’s singing program perform each term at various retirement communities and assisted living facilities around the area. On Thursday,…
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Light ’em up, pickleballers: New lights can extend the play at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park
Pickleball players can now extend their play a bit longer, thanks to new lighting installed at half of the courts at Bend’s Pine Nursery…
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Special Report: When Heroes Need Saving: Support for firefighters suffering with PTSD
Firefighters spend long hours on the front lines of daily crises, faced with danger and sometimes, with tragedy. The traumatic situations they face…
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Over $10 million headed to Central Oregon for affordable housing projects
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– This week, over $10 million was brought into Central Oregon to build new affordable housing. In Sisters, Habitat for Humanity…
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COCC uses $112K grant to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its Bend, Prineville campuses
Other charging ports already in place in Redmond, Madras BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A nearly $112,000 grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and…
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Deschutes County Jail staff administer Narcan to save the life of inmate who suffered overdose while being booked
Deschutes County Jail staff took quick, crucial steps Sunday night to save the life of an inmate who suffered a suspected drug overdose while being…
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RootedHomes chooses five C.O. employers for Rooted at Simpson workforce housing community in SW Bend
A major challenge in attracting people to Bend is finding a place they can afford to live. RootedHomes, which takes on that problem,…
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Disputed south Bend footbridge plans could be getting new life with help of Deschutes County Commissioner Chang
A proposed footbridge over the Deschutes River in southern Bend has created quite a lot of controversy since it was first suggested back in 2012. A…
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Bend man with long criminal history sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison on drug, firearm convictions
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison Wednesday for possessing…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler talks D.C. trip, speeders, old Costco site, affordable housing, gun regulations
As always, viewers asked about a wide variety of issues as Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler visited Wednesday morning with Bola Gbadebo and Lynsey Harris on…
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Bend, Redmond housing markets see spring upswing in sales; Bend’s median price falls $46,000, Redmond $4K
REDMON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend and Redmond single-family home markets saw a significant increase in the number of sales in April and the marketing…
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