Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up 2-3 inches of snow in the base area overnight, bringing fresh snowfall to the mountain. In photos and video provided by the resort, the mountain is starting to look like a winter wonderland, with a targeted early December opening date.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy got hands-on search and rescue training over the weekend. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team worked with students Sunday, teaching them how to track people, recover evidence, and use police radios. The program gives students a chance to learn directly from law
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County voters who need a replacement ballot mailed for the Nov. 3 General Election must request one by Thursday, Oct. 29. Thursday is the last day the county elections office can send replacement ballots through the mail. Voters who have not received their ballot by mail or who require a
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorial cross now stands along Highway 26 near milepost 88 in Warm Springs, marking the place where tribal elder Mary Smith was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run earlier this year. Mary’s family shared a photo of the memorial with KTVZ News. They hope the cross will keep her story
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Silver Rail Elementary School PTO says its two existing online fundraisers now show nearly $70,000 in contributions, but the organization has not yet developed a plan for how that money will be used. In an extensive update sent to Silver Rail families, the PTO outlined its response since the October
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Silver Rail Elementary School parents has formed a nonprofit intended to provide experiences, activities, and long-term support to children who survived the October 15th shooting. The Silver Rail Children’s Fund was created to help ensure every child who was inside the school during the shooting has access to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October by highlighting the workforce contributions of individuals with disabilities. This year’s theme for the awareness month is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” WorkSource Oregon, a statewide partnership that includes the department’s Workforce Operations division, operates 37 centers across the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond is inviting residents, employees and local businesses to help shape the community’s housing future by participating in a public survey scheduled to run through Friday, Nov. 6. The survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVTDSTK
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery in Bend is offering free kids meals at its downtown pub through the end of October to help support local families. The brewery is also offering Bend-La Pine teachers and first responders a 25% discount off their entire bill through the end of the month. The effort includes a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit is offering free rides on Bend bus routes, Dial-A-Ride and Community Connector routes 24, 29 and 30 through Monday, Oct. 26. The fare-free service was launched following a tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School. The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council authorized the temporary transportation assistance to support the local
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging residents across the state to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. Hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the event offers free and anonymous drop-off sites at participating pharmacies and law enforcement agencies from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Central Oregon community is coming together to honor the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher killed in last week’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The “Walk for Megan” takes place Sunday, October 25th, starting in the Old Mill District and following a route along the Deschutes River. Organizers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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(KTVZ) — The American Red Cross issued an urgent request Wednesday for blood and platelet donations, emphasizing a critical need for type O blood to maintain supply levels ahead of the holiday season. The organization is offering gift card incentives for donors through Nov. 22, along with free health screenings during November. The push comes
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District, statewide, and family-specific funds have been established following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s grief following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting is being met with an outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Many donation links are being shared online, making it difficult to determine which funds are
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — RAD Camps and Dudley’s Bookshop are partnering to host a community memorial walk in Bend for Megan Lambert, one of the victims killed in the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. The event is organized to honor Lambert’s memory while bringing community members together to show support for those affected by the Silver
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Worthy Brewing in Bend is hosting a community gathering for students, parents, school staff and others affected by a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The event aims to provide a dedicated space for community members to share their concerns, ask questions and connect with support resources as the community begins to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lone Pine Coffee will offer free coffee to teachers at its Cushing Drive and Harriman Street locations this Thursday and Friday to show appreciation for educators. The business says it hopes to show its appreciation for teachers and the role they play in the lives of students during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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