Five St. Charles nurses earn DAISY Awards distinction
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses,…
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Oregon Democratic lawmakers, local GOP official urge unity and accountability as President Trump returns to White House
Bipartisanship and accountability: that’s what Oregon Democratic lawmakers say will be their focus, as Monday marked the first day of President…
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Tribes and 34 organizations across Oregon, 2 in C.O. receive $23 million in grants to support home repairs
Oregon Health Authority has awarded $23 million to repair and rehabilitate homes of low-income residents to eliminate risks to residents’ health to…
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Deschutes County Health Services urges vaccinations, reminds parents School Exclusion Day is Feb. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services is encouraging parents and guardians to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to…
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Bend’s BrownBag Popcorn Co. holds ‘Chance-to-Win Weekend Fundraiser’ to raise money for S. Calif. fire victims
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, Bend resident) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend business is raising funds to provide aid to Southern…
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‘It’s a whole community I’m losing access to’: Redmond business owner fears loss of platform if TikTok is banned
(Update: Adding video, comments from business owner Denise English) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Denise English owns the Sacred Lotus Apothecary, a small…
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Pine Ridge Elementary math teacher Stephanie Johnson receives prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence
(Update: Adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Stephanie Johnson, a first-grade math teacher at Bend’s Pine Ridge Elementary…
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Wyden presses federal regulators to fix error that has cost St. Charles Health System $6 million
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged federal health regulators Friday to fix their mistake that he said has unfairly cost St. Charles Health System $6…
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ODOT approves 28 new Safe Routes to School projects; several planned in Central Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Transportation Commission invested at its Thursday meeting in new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, and…
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Redmond Area Park and Rec project vendor hit by imposter who stole nearly $500K; only one-third recovered so far
(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District revealed this week that someone…
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City of Bend’s housing efforts celebrated at second day of Western Governors’ Housing Workshop
Day 2 of the Western Governors’ Association housing workshop kicked off Thursday morning, focusing on infrastructure and homeownership.…
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Deschutes National Forest to close nearly 35,000 acres south of Bend for a year-plus of prescribed burns, thinning
 The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend,…
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Preliminary design released for La Pine Archway, a new gateway that will welcome visitors to the community
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency has announced its preliminary design for the La Pine Archway Project, which has been in…
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Fire traced to doghouse heat lamp destroys fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods; neighbor rescues dog
A fire traced to a doghouse heat lamp destroyed a fifth-wheel trailer in Deschutes River Woods on Thursday morning, but a neighbor rescued the dog…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch talks Highway 97, leash laws and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From safety on Highway 97 to the Leash Law at Dry Canyon Park, NewsChannel 21’s Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton asked…
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Redmond man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse material; police seek info about other possible victims
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police turned to the public Wednesday for any information about other possible victims of a Redmond man arrested last…
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Problem Solvers: C.O. organizations highlight changes amid recent rise in online trafficking
This month is recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Central Oregon organizations are spreading awareness about the issue…
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Apologetic former Bend St. Vincent de Paul leader receives 41-month prison term for drug-dealing
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The former executive director of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend was sentenced Wednesday…
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Fixing a ‘mess’: City of Bend receives $32 million in federal funds for Reed Market Railroad Crossing Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has received $32.3 million in federal funding to fix traffic backups for the Reed Market Railroad Crossing…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to warm veterans’ hearts at annual ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ event
Public welcome to craft cards for delivery to regional veterans hospital BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts…
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