BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider Solutions last fall that may have exposed the personal health information of more than 700,000 people around the country. TPS is a third-party contractor that provides insurance-eligibility verification services to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an Olympics spotlight. The company recently provided wool to be used in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the fourth time in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend said Wednesday they are extending their weekday hours to 7:30 p.m. to provide a safe space for teens. Teens ages 13+ and enrolled in school will be able to access Club facilities and programming at no cost, starting Monday, February 2nd. Teen-only programming and activities will run from 5:30-7:30
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire Wednesday morning destroyed a shop at Crooked River Ranch, but firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to a nearby home. The fire was reported around 11:15 a.m., and the first crews to arrive found the 20-by-30-foot shop engulfed in flames, Crooked River Ranch Fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are kicking off the 50th year of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle with Wednesday’s announcement of the winning design for the annual artwork contest and the opening of online early-bird registration. The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is the largest annual fundraiser for MBSEF, a Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday Community Benefit grants of more than $143,000 to 34 local organizations in Central Oregon. “The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness and isolation,” the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings, as well as panoramic shots, and collects a great deal of data. While there are other 3D scanners on the market, Bend-based Obsidian says its device offers an unparalleled level of detail. It’s not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Northwest has announced the inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free, multi-day program designed to introduce youth ages 16-20 to the exciting and diverse world of wildland fire careers. “This unique day camp offers a hands-on learning experience during Oregon’s spring break, taking place from Wednesday, March 25,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road. This drop-in event offers community members an opportunity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to create a resource for our community that puts people first and makes accessing City resources easier,” the city said in a news release, which continues below: The new website
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s more than double the number seen just five years ago, according to new data from the agency that analyzes their annual impact. The organization said Monday it recorded 1,011,391 individual services provided to Central Oregonians assisted during the 2024-25 program year—more than
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady inDeschutes and Crook counties and falling slightly in Jefferson County, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the agency’s complete regional report: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties): The Bend MSA’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, at 5.0%.
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A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing nationwide.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music festival is set to bring the sound of classic rock to Central Oregon this summer. “Legends Reloaded” will debut June 19 and 20 at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras, promising two full days of live performances inspired by some of rock’s biggest names. Produced by Harefest
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Shilo Inn is now one of three Oregon hotels owned by the chain to close amid bankruptcy, the latest sign of deepening financial woes for the long-running regional brand. Currently, three Shilo Inns locations in Oregon are confirmed to be bankrupt: Bend, Warrenton and Newport. Federal court documents indicate that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter is the most effective time to prevent wildlife conflicts before they start, Central Oregon’s Think Wild reminded property owners on Monday. “With many species less active, homeowners have a limited opportunity to address entry points, complete humane exclusions, and install habitat features that reduce conflicts before spring nesting and activity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks to keep families safe by ensuring drivers buckle up and children are properly secured in car seats. From now through February 8, deputies will join law enforcement across the state in the national Click It or Ticket campaign to
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday at 10 a.m., pending all required approvals.Prescribed fires planned for the area include: Pace Jackpot burning project area, about 78 acres on the Crooked River National Grassland. The project area is primarily located around Skull Hollow
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time Count in Central Oregon on Tuesday. The count is part of a state and national effort to identify the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. HLC partners and volunteers will be counting sheltered and unsheltered homeless in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties,
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session. As lawmakers prep their bags and finalize the details they take one last opportunity to speak face to face with their constituents. On Sunday, Representatives Emerson Levy and Jason Kropf as well
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