BEND, Ore. — Furnishings from the former Shilo Inn in Bend are getting a second life as a community effort helps move donated items from the former hotel to benefit Central Oregonians in need.Local nonprofit Furnish Hope is receiving furnishings from the property, including mattresses, accent chairs, kitchen tables, pillows, microwaves and patio furniture.Volunteers are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New investments from Oregon Housing and Community Services are creating nearly 300 affordable homes across the state. The Oregon Housing Stability Council recently approved funding for projects in Bend, Lincoln City, Phoenix, Roseburg, and Portland. Altogether, the investments will help create 293 affordable homes, including 222 rental units and 71 homes for purchase.
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(Update: adding video, interview with patrol officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A private patrol officer may have helped save a Bend woman’s life after discovering smoke coming from her northwest Bend apartment early Sunday morning. Bianney Ventura, a patrol officer with Patrol Services Inc., was making her rounds at Awbrey Pines Apartments, 2500 NW Regency
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond City Council is scheduled to hear public testimony Tuesday on a proposal that would prohibit the possession, sale and use of fireworks within city limits. Ordinance No. 2026-11 would amend Redmond City Code Section 5.305, creating a broader restriction on private fireworks in the city. Currently, private use of legal
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Update: Jayc Priest, Jariq Rupert, and Jerriyah Rupert were located on August 7th, 2026, according to a notice from The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division on August 11th. ODHS is thankful for the community support to find the children. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $7,500 to the Family Access Network to support basic-needs services for families in Deschutes County, Ore. The grant will support up to 30 local children during the school year. The Family Access Network calculates that providing services to one child for an entire school
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest has received a $650,000 award from the City of Bend Affordable Housing Fund to support its Woodhaven Estates development in Southeast Bend. The funding will offset development and construction costs, reducing purchase prices for qualifying buyers earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income.
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 82nd birthday while learning how they can help prevent wildfires. The party featured photo opportunities, cupcakes, and activities for children. The Deschutes National Forest co-hosted the event with Discover Your Northwest, a nonprofit
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks through a grant from Rotary International District 5110’s Disaster Response Fund. A total of 600 box fan air purifier kits and 200 N95 masks will be available beginning Aug. 15
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Bend is $4.54 this week. That is 36 cents higher than the national average. Prices are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire survivors as Oregon faces its worst wildfire season in modern history. The legislation allows qualified relief payments to be excluded from federal taxable income, including funds received years after a disaster. The
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest periods forecast during morning and overnight hours. Smoke in the region is expected to come primarily from the Rowe Creek Complex. Additional smoke from the Grasshopper Fire could affect Spray and
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Prineville, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest decreased the size of an emergency closure order for the Coyote Fire today, reopening a portion of the Maury Mountains to the public. The decision affects land within the Lookout Mountain Ranger District following increased containment of the wildfire. While some areas are now accessible, an emergency
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Update: As of August 6th, Deschutes County Circuit Court records show the pending case against Steven Charlton has been dismissed. The judgment of dismissal applies to all five felony counts Charlton was indicted on by the Grand Jury. Any outstanding warrant in the matter is recalled. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Steven Nicholas Charlton, the pilot
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire officials are reminding motorists to exercise caution behind the wheel as wildfire danger continues. One small spark can start a wildfire. Small actions such as parking on dry grass, dragging chains, or operating machinery near dry vegetation can create dangerous sparks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office determined that 48-year-old Steven Nicholas Charlton was the sole occupant of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft when it went down at 6:46 p.m. The crash followed
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The Crook County Fair is back this week, bringing four days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and classic fair food to Prineville.This year’s “Blue Ribbon Days” fair runs Aug. 5-8 at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. Opening night is Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., with full-day
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UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County. Below is their press release:NTSB is investigating the crash of a Cirrus SR22-T on Aug. 4 in Bend, Oregon. The preliminary information we have is the plane impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. An NTSB investigator is en route to the scene and is expected to arrive this afternoon. Once
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(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across Oregon to battle wildfires, small departments must balance the broader call for help while ensuring they have enough personnel to respond to emergencies at home. Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue shares
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay It Forward” program. The funding comes as the organization manages multiple shelters for residents displaced by fires burning in their own backyards. Mid Oregon Credit Union, Dutch Brothers and KTVZ News
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