Shevlin Crossing announces a new tenant: WildRoots Coffeehouse to open this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Taylor Brooks announced Wednesday that a new tenant will be waking up its Shevlin Crossing development this fall: WildRoots…
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Portland man wins over $52,000 jackpot at Indian Head Casino
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of…
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Cougar Fire in eastern Deschutes County burns nearly 300 acres and crews have it 10% contained
The Cougar Fire, the largest of two new fires that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Deschutes County and put up smoke visible over a wide…
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Deschutes County commissioners hail Central Oregon legislative wins, from youth mental health facility to juniper removal
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is celebrating several legislative victories for Central Oregon following an end-of-session report on the…
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Forest Service to open gate on Forest Road 370 to Broken Top trailhead, but advises of ‘very rough’ conditions
 On Friday, August 8, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will open the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road…
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Sparrow Mercado celebrates grand opening on Bend’s westside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday marked the grand opening for Sparrow Mercado at the new Bend westside development, Discovery West. It’s…
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Central Oregonians launch two recent recall attempts against elected officials, despite steep statewide decline
In 2024, Oregon topped the list of U.S. states for number of recall attempts relative to its population – 0.76 recall attempts per 100,000…
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‘American Ninja Warrior’ finalist to speak at Central Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An upcoming two-day event in Bend will offer employers and workers a comprehensive set of learning opportunities designed to…
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California man gets 14-year federal prison term for trafficking methamphetamine to Central Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) —A Lynwood, California man was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Monday for trafficking 11 pounds of methamphetamine from…
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Mission accomplished: Bend Scout teams up with Central Oregon Trails Alliance on new fence, kiosk at Phil’s Trailhead Skills Area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jake Garner, a local mountain biker and member of Boy Scout Troop 21 in Bend, reached out to the Central Oregon Trails Alliance…
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OSU-Cascades launches nationwide search for the main developer of its future innovation district
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University – Cascades said Tuesday they have released a request for proposals for a developer to lead…
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Bend Brewing Company partners with Sisters Meat & Smokehouse on ‘The Way West’ bar at Bend’s Jackstraw
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest developer Killian Pacific said Tuesday it has secured a long-term retail lease with two beloved Central Oregon…
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Man who stole rifle at Jefferson County Fair, tried to fire it several times and was shot gets 10-year prison term in plea deal
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man who stole a rifle from a pickup at the 2022 Jefferson County Fair and tried to fire it several…
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Community Conversations: Local nonprofit urges community to help meet growing need for guardians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When adults in Central Oregon are no longer able to make decisions for themselves, the Central Oregon Guardian Assistance…
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RootedHomes set to break ground on new Redmond middle-income housing community, Rooted at Antler
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a local non-profit dedicated to affordable housing, is breaking ground later this month on its newest community,…
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‘She’s not protecting our well-being’: La Pine chief petitioner speaks out on why he began recall effort targeting Governor Kotek
A recall effort is underway against Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, and it’s led by a Central Oregonian. William Minnix, a resident of La Pine,…
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Weekend lightning storms spark nearly 40 new fires around the area; crews’ quick attack stops most small, helped by rain
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to 39 new wildfire starts around Central Oregon over the weekend, burning a total of nine acres,…
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Buckaroo Breakfast at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo is long-time tradition enjoyed by many
The final day of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo was capped off by the Buckaroo Breakfast. After another memorable year, people celebrated the…
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NE Bend roundabout construction ahead of schedule, city says, heading off another closure next spring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Progress on the Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road and Purcell Boulevard roundabout construction is ahead of schedule due to…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office presence at Fair and Rodeo not just for safety, but community connection
While Central Oregon fairgoers are focused on having fun at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, local law enforcement is working behind the scenes…
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