Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School has received $5,000 in funding and is now in the running for a $1 million football field renovation through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition. The school was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner. The national contest features more than $8.4 million in total prizes for
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Students participating in extracurricular athletics will require sports physicals for the upcoming school year, according to a recent back-to-school reminder. These physicals, which can be requested from health care providers during annual wellness visits using the OSAA form, are mandatory for all student participants.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Open Arts Center will host a free art gathering for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, allowing participants to connect with local artists and create work in a community setting.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek hosted a roundtable discussion on Saturday at an Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon food bank in Northeast Portland to address major federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Approximately 35,000 Oregonians have lost their SNAP benefits under federal law HR 1, which expanded work requirements and altered eligibility
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Bend, OR. (KTVZ) — The Grocery Outlet Independence from Hunger Campaign raised $16,546 during the month of July to support local children and families through the Family Access Network. The funds raised will be converted into Grocery Outlet gift cards and distributed to Crook County clients throughout the year. This marks the fourth consecutive year
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang will host an informal “coffee with a commissioner” session at Red Point Climbing, Coffee and Taps in Terrebonne on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents are invited to attend the event to share questions and ideas regarding Deschutes County.
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(Update: adding comments from library official, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library marked a new chapter over the weekend with the formal grand opening of its Central Library in east Bend. Although the library first welcomed visitors in May, the two-day celebration gave community members an opportunity to explore the new building
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UPDATE: KTVZ News has obtained two preliminary review reports from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission concerning Nate Starr and Mark Laucks. You can view the reports below: Nathan Starr PRDownload 26-356PJS Mark Laucks PRDownload UPDATE: The Oregon Government Ethics Commission voted unanimously on Friday to launch a formal investigation into current and former board members
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BEND, Ore. — A major expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse in downtown Bend is nearing completion, adding courtroom space and security improvements as the county’s justice system works to keep pace with a growing Central Oregon.The $46.8 million project includes a new three-story, 50,933-square-foot addition to the existing courthouse. The expansion includes two sets
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon drug investigation led to charges against three men and unraveled a kidnapping and assault case involving an amputated finger. Authorities seized a firearm and over two pounds of methamphetamine during the operation. The investigation involved the Redmond Police Department, the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team and the Central
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon schools are seeing an increase in students regularly attending class, but one state lawmaker says more work is needed. New data shows more than 7,000 additional students regularly attended school during the 2025-26 school year. That brings Oregon’s regular attendance rate to 64.5%. State Representative Lamar Wise says the numbers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state will continue following medical guidance on childhood vaccinations, despite recent changes at the federal level. Governor Kotek says Oregon will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. The West Coast Health Alliance, made up of Oregon, Washington,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, fire officials are asking Oregonians to use extreme caution as wildfires continue burning across the state and firefighting resources remain stretched. The National Weather Service is warning of critical fire weather, including thunderstorms, lightning and strong, unpredictable winds. Officials say even a small spark could quickly start a new fire.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association will host its 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial Rally on Sept. 11-12 across Central Oregon. The two-day community event honors military veterans and first responders through a series of local activities and charitable fundraisers. The rally features a range of scheduled activities, including a golf tournament, a
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Shop with a Cop program will host a fundraiser this Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Elks Lodge to benefit local children. The event features a poker tournament starting at 3 p.m., an $80 buy-in, a 50-50 raffle and food.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — As fire season impacts Central Oregon, experts at Think Wild are advising residents on how to safely assist displaced wildlife while respecting evacuation zones and road closures. They’re also reminding people to not approach or handle wild animals unless they are in immediate danger, and to contatact wildlife professionals for guidance.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to discuss concerns regarding federal government operations and policy. The town hall lasted close to an hour and drew a largely full audience. Central Oregon residents spoke with the senator on a range
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BEND, Ore. — A Pacific Northwest pet retailer is calling on customers across the region to help pets and families affected by recent fires in Spokane-area communities.Mud Bay is collecting donated pet food and supplies at its stores through Aug. 30, giving Central Oregonians and other customers a way to contribute directly to the relief
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon ranks 45th in the nation for the proportion of home buyers younger than age 35, according to a study published by SmartAsset. The study found that 17% of new mortgage applications in the state over the last year were made by applicants under 35. In total, young buyers in Oregon
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Homeless encampments along Central Oregon dirt roads have existed for decades, according to organizer Nicholas Dieringer. He said the areas were once known as “the trees,” a name based on their surroundings. Today, they’re called Dirt World. Dieringer said there are eight Dirt World communities across Central Oregon. His project, “Dirtworld:
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