SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to eight – two of them from Central Oregon. Voting began two weeks ago with 16 finalists representing a wide variety of products manufactured throughout the state, from Pendleton to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in August, with rates increasing in Jefferson and Crook County, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the full report for the Bend Metro Area and all three counties: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties): The Bend MSA gained 550
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it has reached contract agreements with two insurance providers – Aetna and Cigna – that it said address concerns about denials, inefficiencies and administrative burden and will allow patients using those insurance plans to remain in-network for elective services at St. Charles facilities. St. Charles
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide, according to the agency. So far this year, 2,867 fires have burned statewide, 1,060 fires of them on ODF-protected land.. In total, more than 322,000 acres have burned this year across the state. That’s
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This weekend in Central Oregon, art lovers had the chance to step inside the creative world of local artists. The Sisters Arts Association hosted its annual Artist Studio Tour — a free, self-guided event featuring more than two dozen artists.
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(Update: Added full story with quotes from Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond resident James Miller) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — A lot of people drive pretty quickly between Bend and Redmond, However, This stretch of highway is also known for head on collisions as drivers swerve from one direction to the other. According to ODOT,
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(Update: adding video, adding interview with Bend Chamber, City of Bend, and Bend YIMBY) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to grow, so does the pressure on housing. Now, officials are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as one way to help ease the crunch — starting with a library of pre-approved ADU
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The couple behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails is expanding its footprint into Bend’s Old Mill District, with a Pacific Northwest-inspired gourmet deli called Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen, which they hope to open before the holidays. Cheri and Steve Helt also opened Bistro 28 at the Athletic Club of Bend, a popular
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Regional office front desks and online services will remain available. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Taxpayer Services Call Center and main Payment Center in Salem will be closed Thursday, September 25, for staff training. However, regional office front desks and online services will remain available. Here are the details from the
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — This past weekend, Street Dog Hero successfully hosted a low-cost spay/neuter clinic at their facility in Bend, Oregon, providing essential veterinary services to 50 families and their beloved pets across Central Oregon. The initiative aims to reduce pet overpopulation and prevent overcrowded shelters by making spay/neuter procedures affordable
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Fire & Rescue welcomed neighbors for a Community Day on Saturday. Visitors had the chance to meet local firefighters, tour the station, and connect with community partners. Highlights of the day included a live vehicle extrication demonstration, as well as activities for kids such as a dunk tank, bouncy slide,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now renovating to become a pub called The Roundabout Pub. The owners tell KTVZ News they will continue to cook and serve Dump City Dumplings at the bar. Customers can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft, designer and manufacturer of the leading single-engine turboprop, announced Friday the delivery of its 100th certified aircraft. The milestone coincides with the company’s 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In, a gathering of Epic Aircraft owners, pilots, and partners in Bend, Epic Aircraft said in Friday’s announcement, which continues below. “Achieving this delivery
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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Friday that Jefferson County Middle School social studies teacher Maria Crowley is one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year!
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(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more people walk through their doors because of kratom, a substance some turn to for pain or anxiety. Kratom is a Southeast Asian plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Low doses can stimulate while higher doses
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SOLVE is hosting the inaugural “Pick It Up, Bend!” on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Bend. This community-powered cleanup brings together residents, local businesses, and volunteers for a hands-on morning removing litter and beautifying public spaces, with the backdrop of the scenic Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – The Washington and Oregon Departments of Agriculture said Friday they have issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird Blend Wild Bird Food 7 LB, sold at Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen stores in in both states, and manufactured by Global Harvest Foods. The recalled product carries UPC 021130037629 and sell by
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to KTVZ News that it will be leaving the West Coast over a month earlier than planned, leaving customers scrambling for new flights and refunds. “We elected to end our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Friday it is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee. The Wolf Depredation Committee oversees grant funds awarded by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to Deschutes County for wolf depredation compensation and non-lethal preventive assistance, according to the news release,
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District BLM said Friday they will end public use fire restrictions due to increased moisture, cooler temperatures and decreased daylight hours. Here’s the full announcement by Central Oregon fire officials: Effective at 12:01
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