PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Controversy has swirled in Crook County for over a year now, and it’s appeared to reach its pinnacle. The district is now need of a new superintendent and two school board members, after all three resigned. But the district hopes new hires could help usher in a new era. “I am
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The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union have kicked the 47th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle into high gear with the announcement of a Bend woman’s winning design in the annual design contest and the opening of online early bird registration.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program ordinance. In front of a jam-packed, standing-room-only council chamber, the Redmond City Council approved, amending Ordinance No. 2024-16, which will allow a limited number of microshelters at managed Safe Parking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance invites farmers, ranchers and food businesses in the tri-county area of Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, to join its growing network of partners. Here’s the details; HDFFA partners are committed to supporting our local food system,
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A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering veterinarian brain surgery, offering hope to pet-parents facing complicated neurological disorders.
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Amid national raids and reports of federal immigration officers in Central Oregon, KTVZ News has been actively working to confirm what’s been happening.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes said Tuesday it’s excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery, located at 345 NW 19th Street in Redmond. Here’s their news release with all the details: The housing lottery provides a unique opportunity for income-qualified homebuyers to own a desirable and sustainable home in
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A masseur accused of sexually abusing three female customers at a northeast Bend spa in 2023 pleaded not guilty Tuesday to expanded charges filed last fall and a judge set a new May trial date. JianMing Tang, 47, appeared remotely before Deschutes County Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in December, showing little to no change across the region, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Total nonfarm employment increased year-over-year in all three counties. Here’s the full December report: Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased marginally over the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board voted 3-0 at a special meeting Monday evening to enter into a separation agreement the district had negotiated with departing superintendent Dr, Melissa Skinner. The $265,000 agreement basically provides 12 months of salary and benefits. District staff said Skinner has not yet signed the agreement but
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Neighbors who live near the intersection of Northeast Maple Avenue and 5th Street in Redmond are demanding the city take action, citing the dangers traffic poses for pedestrians
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Lane, Eastern Linn, Eastern Marion, Northern Josephine counties, as well as La Pine due to stagnant air conditions trapping smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. DEQ said in a news release that it
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000 to 29 organizations in Central Oregon. Here’s their full announcement: The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, to sponsor local events and as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20 about two miles east of Bend, causing about $75,000 in damage. Bend Fire & Rescue was dispatched around 9:20 a.m. to the reported structure fire in the 23000 block
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and friends and family to honor the 100th birthday, enduring legacy, and visionary spirit of Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy. The evening event on Jan. 16 was crafted to bring Healy’s story to life through photos,
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Donors from around Central Oregon rolled up their sleeves for the American Red Cross on Monday, taking part in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at the Bend Police Department.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of four motorists, including a young child, whose two vehicles became stuck on snowy Forest Service roads Sunday afternoon. On Sunday at around 3:45 pm, deputies responded to a report of a stuck motorist in the Ochoco
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hanai, an event venue in Bend, welcomed the Children’s Museum of Central Oregon this month. Dozens of families attended the mobile pop-up museum event. There were seven exhibit zones, with tons of interactive and hands-on learning, and fun. The games were STEAM-infused, and Central Oregon inspired. “We have been, overwhelmed with the amount
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People were shouting “bingo” at Blacksmith Public House, in Redmond, Sunday for Brightside Animal Shelter. The event was called “Bingo for Brighter Futures.” Brightside Animal Shelter meets once a month, at Blacksmith Public House, for four fun rounds of bingo. 50% of the winnings go back to the winner, and then 50% goes to Brightside. Proceeds
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds, First Interstate Bank Center, was jam-packed with your favorite outdoor equipment, this weekend. Beaver Coach Sales – a luxury RV dealership in Central Oregon – was hosting the third year of its Cabin Fever Expo. Potential buyers were checking out a variety of luxury RV’s, boats and UTV’s, all in one spot. This year, the expo
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