BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A house that watches. A house that listens. A house that remembers. It’s name is Hill House. The production of The Haunting of Hill House, directed by Donald Emmerich, invites audiences into one of literature’s most iconic haunted homes . A place where eerie silence hides restless spirits and strange happenings echo through
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Aerial Arts is taking Halloween at the Old Mill to new heights, bringing its annual spooky showcase back to the community. “They put on a really big Halloween spectacular for all the kiddos to do their trick-or-treating,” said owner Kendall Knowles. “We’ve been putting on a Halloween show where
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural homesites, but the fight still may not be over. The court’s 34-page ruling (see below) affirmed the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision to uphold Deschutes County’s approval of the rezoning
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services announced Friday the opening of its new nature-based occupational and physical therapy clinic, a space where children can build strength, confidence, and connection through movement, outdoor experiences and hands-on interaction with animals and nature. Here’s the rest of the organization’s news release: Unlike
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High winds are moving through Central Oregon causing power outages throughout the region. A KTVZ News photojournalist reported that all of downtown Bend lost power, including streetlights. Video shows stores still operating, even without lights. Street lights in downtown lose power. A store in downtown Bend, operates in the dark. Downtown
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County authorities are investigating an incident in which gunfire from apparent target shooting crossed a canyon and struck near a worker in the Opal Springs area southwest of Culver, according to Sheriff Jason Pollock. Pollock said in a Facebook post late Thursday that deputies were called on Tuesday to a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — This morning KTVZ News at Sunrise Anchor Matthew Draxton welcomed in Luke Pickerill, the CEO and founder of MonteVista Homes. MonteVista homes is a Central Oregon based company with developments throughout the state. He was here to discuss all things housing Market. Draxton asked Pickerill if he could explain the impact
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EquipmentShare, a leading technology-driven equipment rental and solutions provider across the United States, opened its new branch in Redmond Thursday, marking an important milestone in a statewide expansion. Here’s their full announcement news release: The company’s $185 million investment in Oregon is expected to create up to 120 new
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In this month’s One Class at a Time feature, KTVZ and Mid Oregon Credit Union recognized a unique group of Central Oregon students who are representing the state on a national stage. Each month, the program donates $1,000 to support outstanding classrooms or school programs in the region. But this month, the award took on special meaning.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend native who dedicated her life to helping others died doing just that. La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven was struck and killed late Monday night in Southern California while assisting victims of a rollover crash — a heroic act that has left her Central Oregon hometown heartbroken and inspired
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association, recognizing excellence in innovation, heroism, and leadership in community recreation. The district’s Miller’s Landing Renovation Project earned the 2025 ORPA Innovation Award, celebrating its accessibility upgrades that make river recreation safer and more inclusive. The renovated
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The second-longest shutdown in history is in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal funding cuts left some Oregon organizations scrambling to keep programs and services running. When a funding freeze affected Shepherd’s House Ministries’ food budget earlier this year, the community stepped in to help fill the gap. Since April, the generosity of Central Oregon has enabled Shepherd’s House to provide more than
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(UPDATE: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students feel they are often left behind when it comes to their physical and mental well being. According to a new report by the Oregon Health Authority, more than 1 out of 5 students reported not having their physical and mental health care needs met. In 2022, more
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District plans to burn piles on nearly 100 acres near Eagle Crest west of Redmond, starting next Monday. BLM crews originally planned to start the 98-acre burn operation on Wednesday, but it was postponed, a representative told KTVZ News. “The burn reduces the potential for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– This weekend, the community is invited to a special event offering a first look at the new Jackstraw Apartments near Bend’s popular Box Factory area. The event, called Fall Fest on Lava Pass, takes place Saturday, October 25th, from 12pm to 4 p.m. on Southwest Industrial Way in Bend. It’s a free, family-friendly
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Central Oregon educators and advocates are joining forces this October to mark National Bullying Prevention Month, while working to create safer and more supportive environments for local students.
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(Update: More details from city on current timeline, plans) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house to learn more about the new bridge design that will cross the railroad tracks on Reed Market Road. A preferred bridge design for the long-awaited crossing has been selected, and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum’s original exhibition Sensing Sasquatch has won the 2025 Autry Public History Prize, which recognizes exceptional work that contributes to a broader public reflection on and appreciation of the North American West. The prize was awarded to the High Desert Museum on October 17 at the annual Western History Association
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