Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest narrows to four semifinalists
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The field of competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest has been narrowed to four semifinalists after the…
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Crook County School District receives $15,000 grant for leadership initiative
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville, Ore., received a $15,000 grant from the Rural Oregon Community Foundation for a…
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‘Life-changing’: COCC faculty, administration reach tentative agreement, averting strike
(Update: adding comments from COCC faculty member, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College faculty members were preparing to…
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Oregon gas prices drop slightly but remain 91 cents higher than last year
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon gas prices are down slightly this week, but they’re still well above where they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the…
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Battery-related fires caused 96 incidents in Oregon over five years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials are reminding you to be careful when charging your devices. This year’s campaign…
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Sisters man surrenders, arrested following standoff after allegedly assaulting woman and children
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old Sisters man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting a woman and two…
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The 33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit opens Nov. 18
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host an opening reception for the “33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth…
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant to support Crook County families
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and…
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Eight finalists announced for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon announced eight finalist companies on Monday for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference. The…
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Monday is World Teachers’ Day, honoring educators and marking 60-year milestone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students and families across Central Oregon can join people around the world Monday in recognizing the educators who help…
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Broccoli seeds sold on Amazon nationwide recalled for possible salmonella contamination
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EAK Distribution LLC is recalling certain Home Grown broccoli seeds sold nationwide through Amazon because they may be…
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Central Oregon Community College reaches tentative deal with Faculty Forum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College and the Faculty Forum reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Friday, Oct. 2,…
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BREAKING NEWS: Human remains in Warm Springs identified as missing teenager Tyler Kalama
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department (WSPD) has announced that human remains discovered in Warm Springs were positively…
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Supplies 4 Schools fundraisers benefit local students in Central Oregon
(KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union collected school supplies and cash donations at eight branches across Central Oregon during August as part of its…
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Redmond breaks ground on new youth mental health treatment center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority and community partners broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a 16-bed residential mental health…
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Permit applications open for commercial services on Oregon rivers
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits to provide commercial river services on…
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Rabies detected in Crook County bat prompts public health warning
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was…
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Save the Date: “The Patch with a View”, Bend Fall Festival, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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Oregon doctors urge prevention and protection as respiratory virus season begins
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Respiratory virus season is arriving in Oregon as flu activity climbs across the state. Health officials warn that while overall…
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Dry Canyon Arts Association Makes $40,000 Donation Towards Art Education in Redmond Schools
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dry Canyon Arts Association presented a $40,000 donation to the Redmond School District’s JumpStart Art Program during a…
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