Mid Oregon Credit Union celebrates brand new headquarters in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Â A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday introduced Bend to Mid Oregon Credit Union’s latest branch. The new three-story building is…
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‘Health Care For All Oregon’ hopes to bring the idea of universal health care to all Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents gathered in a pub Tuesday night to talk about something that seems impossible for the average American:…
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Packing up: Vehicles towed as homeless rush to move from China Hat Road under Forest Service order
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After nearly five years, J. Smith is leaving China Hat Road. His van was towed away on Tuesday, in hopes of being repaired, as…
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Federal judge rejects plea to cancel or delay Forest Service project; China Hat homeless must move
A federal judge in Eugene on Tuesday rejected a plea by homeless people living in the woods south of Bend to delay Thursday’s deadline to move out…
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In Darlene 3’s wake, campfires banned on BLM lands in the La Pine area to curb danger of human-caused wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — “To enhance public safety and reduce the risk of wildfires,” the Bureau of Land Management said Tuesday it’s…
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Allergy season hitting High Desert sufferers especially hard this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a rough spring for Central Oregon allergy sufferers, and Dr. Ripdeep Mangat of Allergy and Asthma Care Center tells us he’s…
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For a second time, Governor Kotek is seeking applicants to become the next Jefferson County district attorney
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Three months after her first announcement, Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday she is accepting additional applications for the…
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Think Wild treating second critically ill bald eagle, battling severe lead poisoning
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild said Tuesday it is now caring for two bald eagle patients, both in…
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Bend resident’s bid to scare off rock chucks with a smoke bomb under the house sparked a fire instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend homeowner’s attempt to use a smoke bomb to drive rock chucks out from under his house didn’t go too well Wednesday…
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Redmond fugitive charged in 2016 child abuse case caught, arrested in Oklahoma
A Redmond fugitive recently charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse of a young girl nearly a decade ago has been arrested in Oklahoma,…
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The May 20 Special Election is coming up: Deschutes County details the voter deadlines and ballot timelines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District…
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Heart of Oregon Corps marks Global Youth Service Day with projects in Redmond’s Dry Canyon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday was the 37th Global Youth Service Day, and when it comes to hard-working young people in Central Oregon, no one does…
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‘They’ve really upgraded this’: You can get yourself some gear at the first annual Bend Bike Fest
Volunteers were busy Friday at The Pavilion, preparing for the first-ever Bend Bike Fest, happening this…
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Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend’s Campfire Hotel said Friday it’s offering a “tariff-free” enticement: a 20% discount…
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Shifting Seasons: Wildfire activity and our warming world
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year was a record year for wildfires in Oregon, as 1.93 million acres were burned, surpassing the old record of 1.2 million…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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It’s time to speak your MIND: USC’s ice bucket challenge makes waves in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’ve opened social media recently, you’ve likely seen it — hundreds, even thousands of people dumping ice water over…
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May Special Election: All you need to know as ballots arrive next week
Ballots for the May 20 Special Election soon will be going out to Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes County voters, including a variety of races and…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office out with warning about several ongoing scams to avoid, report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issued a new warning to the community Thursday to beware of several ongoing scams that…
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Key precision: St. Charles spinal surgeons are first in Oregon to use state-of-the-art 3D navigation system
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s…
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