REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address reflected on the past year, providing updates on city projects, current challenges, and a look ahead at key initiatives for 2025. Mayor Fitch shared his focus areas which include fiscal responsibility,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant residents who are now “living in fear” and reaffirmed their commitment to being a Welcoming City, while also chastising the Trump administration for cutting off federal funding for needed services and
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This week’s winter snowfall across much of the High Desert has made getting around the area more difficult.
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The Winter Olympics are one year away now. They will be held in northern Italy in Milan and Cortina. In this NBC exclusive report, Mikaela Shiffrin gives insight into how she’s preparing for the upcoming Winter Games. Also: President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in female sports.
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A single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck closed US Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine for over an hour late Wednesday afternoon, ODOT reported.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Barney Lerten is marking an incredible 20 years of service at KTVZ-TV, becoming a cornerstone of the station’s commitment to covering the most important stories for Central Oregon’s viewers. With more than three decades of journalism experience, Barney’s dedication to bringing the region the latest news and in-depth reporting has made
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in recent weeks. In downtown Bend, people gathered at midday in a steady snowfall at “Peace Corner,” the intersection of Wall Street and Greenwood Avenue. Many of the participants held signs expressing their concerns with Elon Musk and his role
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A 20-year-old Bend man was arrested at a Redmond homeless shelter Wednesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after a customer was stabbed at a nearby 7-Eleven, police said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The cold, snowy weather poses dangerous risks for those living on the street, and as the snow falls, The Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Lighthouse Navigation Center in Bend has already had to increase its intake. The center holds 100 people overnight, but staff extends that number to around 135 people when winter weather hits
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(Update: Added video) CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured Sunday evening in a crash on U.S. Highway 97 near Chiloquin, Oregon State Police said Wednesday. Troopers said a preliminary investigation indicated Wyonna Elaine Weiser, 38, of Chiloquin, was driving a Ford Expedition heading south on the highway near
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to terminate the county’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Committee, with the majority saying they are following the Trump administration’s direction and that the county already works to accomplish those goals. Commissioners Tony DeBone and Patti Adair voted in favor of the move, with Commissioner
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying it “seeks to provide clarity regarding state law restrictions on immigration enforcement in Oregon.” Here’s their statement, in full: The federal government has initiated immigration enforcement actions in major cities across the United States. We
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who was living at a northeast Bend day care facility when he was arrested last year, accused of distributing child sex abuse material online, has pleaded guilty to four of the charges and is expected to be sentenced next month to seven years in prison. Jack Bergeron Jr., 62,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the next winter storm moves across the state Tuesday, ODOT said its crews are working around the clock to help keep highways safe. Very cold temperatures overnight will create icy and dangerous conditions. The safest place to be during a winter storm is at home. If you must travel, stay
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snowfall returned and lingered across much of the High Desert on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s first round in weeks, leading to dozens of crashes, rollovers, slide-offs and fender-benders on area highways and reminders about proper preparation and safe winter driving. Deschutes County 911 dispatch reported that they sent first
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A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they did a year ago, according to a report on the results released Tuesday.
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The trial of a downtown Bend murder suspect, originally set for last month, was rescheduled on Monday to take place next January, despite the judge’s original intent to have Caleb Cegers tried before 2025 comes to a close.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Light snow began falling over much of the High Desert on Monday, and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for more to come. Light snow was falling at mid-afternoon across the region, including Bend, La Pine, Prineville and Redmond, while it was overcast at Madras Airport. NWS forecasters
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray Solley, will retire this summer after 16 years at the helm of Central Oregon’s iconic venue in downtown Bend. “I’m proud to say this organization has never been in better shape, financially and operationally,”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Winter alerts are in effect for much of Central Oregon throughout the weekend with a wintry mix expected in Bend and Redmond. Local officials say they are always prepared for when the winter weather hits. Watch KTVZ News’ Isabella Warren’s report.
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