Central Oregon businesses giving back to veterans to thank them for their service on Veterans Day
With Veterans Day around the corner on Saturday, local businesses are giving back to veterans around Central Oregon.…
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ODOT to fully close McKenzie Pass Highway for the winter on Thursday morning
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Old McKenzie Pass Highway, Oregon 242, will fully close for the winter season on Thursday morning, the Oregon Department…
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Jan. 9 trial date set for Bend woman charged in man’s fatal dog mauling at Juniper Ridge homeless camp
A January 9th trial date has been set for a 38-year-old Bend woman whose three dogs fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp last…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion plans receive a $1 million boost, in gift from JTMF Foundation
Central Oregon Community College’s long-planned Madras campus expansion just moved closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a recently awarded $1…
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Another sign of the season in Bend: Pilot Butte State Park summit road is closing to vehicles on Sunday night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Monday it will close the Pilot Butte summit road to motorized vehicles for the…
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Oregon Higher Ed Commission offers 30 grants, including $870K to Warm Springs Community Action Team
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Higher Education Coordinating Commission announced Monday that it has offered Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK new rural accessory dwelling unit program: Will it help ease housing crunch?
Starting Dec. 1, owners of eligible properties can apply for rural Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permits through Deschutes County Community…
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C.O. students with disabilities still seeing shortened school days after enactment of new legislation
Oregon students with disabilities have often seen reduced classroom hours for years, due to behavioral issues and/or lack of staff. A bill lawmakers…
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Deschutes County re-launches effort to fill three vacancies on Historic Landmarks Commission
Deschutes County has renewed efforts to recruit residents who are interested in serving on its Historic Landmarks Commission, after a proposal to…
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Mt. Joy returns to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater for concert next August
(Update: With Live Nation announcement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced on Saturday another summer 2024 concert, as Mt. Joy…
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Judge bars some statements, allows others in 2 upcoming murder trials of Bend man charged in 3 deaths
A judge has issued a split ruling on statements made to police by a Bend man facing two murder trials in coming months in the deaths of a woman and…
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Bend United Methodist Church celebrates more than 80 years of its Holiday Bazaar
Sunday marked the second and last day of the 83rd annual Holiday Bazaar at the Bend United Methodist Church. The event featured holiday crafts,…
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House passes Interior Department appropriations bill, including $1.25 million for Redmond Wetlands Complex
Latest timeline is to break ground next year on three-year project WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House has approved an Interior Department…
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More than 100 racers take part in the Turkey and Toddler Trots at COCC
The month of November is when a lot of families sign up for turkey trots before turkey day. Families ran their hearts out on Saturday at COCC for the…
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ODOT, ODFW say those new highway wildlife undercrossings help – but drivers still need to be very alert in the fall
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them more likely…
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Bend’s Planned Parenthood sees 1,000% increase in Idaho patients since near-total ban took effect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Planned Parenthood location reports that it has seen a 35% increase in patients crossing the state line from Idaho since…
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Bend city councilors OK design contract for Crosstown Bikeways project to make walking, rolling and biking safer
Bend city councilors this week approved a contract to proceed with design work on two routes, north-south and east-west, called the Crosstown…
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Deschutes National Forest to break ground this month on new Sisters Ranger Station
The Deschutes National Forest will be breaking ground this month on a new Ranger Station in Sisters, a new building that’s expected to be completed…
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Madras garage fire causes $124,000 damage; cause under investigation
A garage fire did an estimated $124,000 in damage to a home in northeast Madras Thursday night, and the cause is under…
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Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…
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