Bend housing advocacy group hosts event to remember those priced out of Central Oregon
Monday is World Habitat Day, a time for communities around the globe to reflect on the fundamental right to housing and the ongoing challenge of…
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EDCO names five ‘Growth Stage’ finalists for 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025…
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La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel back in court, but ruling on fitness to stand trial delayed
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his 5-pound Chihuahua with a shovel last spring was back in court…
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Crook County High School principal paying fine to settle state ethics claim, pays district back for business use of gym
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine to settle a state ethics investigation…
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More progress seen on Foley Ridge Fire as crews hold it to less than 500 acres
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A month after lightning sparked the Foley Ridge Fire in the Willamette National Forest, more than 100 firefighters…
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Local Paws Pet Supply to host 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Paws of Redmond is hosting it’s 5th Annual Customer Appreciation Event. This is the largest pet-focused celebration in…
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‘No excuse’: DUII suspect smashes into vehicles, nearly hits home in NE Bend before fleeing scene Saturday night
On Sunday, damage was still visible and residents shaken following a drunk driver’s destructive path through a northeast Bend neighborhood on…
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Governor Kotek recall effort hits milestone
(UPDATE: ADDED VIDEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man leading the effort on a Governor recall has made significant strides. William Minnix,…
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Commissioner Adair reflects on Flat Fire and what the county can learn
(Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fires can be incredibly dangerous and it doesn’t discriminate. Everyone in a fire zone is impacted. When the…
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Destination Rehab receives grant from Parkinson’s Foundation, will help launch, expand access to free programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to expand access to free, community-based…
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Smith Rock climber survives sizable fall, apparently without serious injury
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A climber who reportedly fell dozens of feet at Smith Rock State Park on Friday afternoon was not seriously hurt. In fact,…
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Central Oregon man dies in highway crash; OSP releases his name, says what happened
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 85-year-old Redmond man died in a crash on Oregon Highway 22 near Idanha earlier this week, Oregon State Police reported…
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Bend Fire & Rescue creates new role: deputy fire marshal of wildfire preparedness. Here’s who is filling it
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue announced Thursday that Melissa Steele has been named deputy fire marshal of wildfire preparedness, a new…
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‘It’s really something’: National Women in Roofing’s local council gifts new roof to Redmond veteran
The National Women in Roofing’s Central Oregon council marked their “Raise the Roof” event by giving a local veteran a brand new…
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‘It’s the Wild West’: Another Medicare Advantage provider pulls out of local market, leaving only one – maybe
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Citing “significant industry challenges,” Providence Health Plan will no longer offer its Medicare Advantage supplemental…
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Now hiring: ODOT got its money, but now it’s scrambling to fill hundreds of job openings before winter hits
Oregon lawmakers this week approved a package of tax and fee hikes for stopgap funding to the Oregon Department of Transportation. But the agency is…
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Four active large fires currently burning in Oregon, bringing the current 2025 total to nearly 3,000
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, four active large fires are burning across the state of Oregon. So far this year, 2,944 fires have burned statewide,…
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Oregon Arts Commission Awards $310,000 in arts learning grants to 31 organizations statewide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum just received a 10 thousand dollar grant to boost art education for grades K-12. The grant will go…
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Oregon adds oral nicotine tax to fund wildfire prevention and recovery; local lawmaker was behind the move
After being passed by the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support earlier this summer, a tax on oral nicotine in House Bill 3940 has now taken…
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City of Bend urges residents to apply for openings on several citizen advisory bodies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has…
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