Federal judge blocks largest supermarket merger in history
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — A federal judge in Oregon blocked Kroger’s proposed $25 billion tie-up with Albertsons, ruling…
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Mission accomplished: Congress passes Bend veterans activist’s coast-to-coast Medal of Honor Highway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo on Tuesday applauded the U.S. House passage of their bipartisan legislation designating U.S.…
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‘I think it’s critically important’: Forest Service mowing to curb wildfire risk west of Highway 97 near DRW
The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District is starting to clear bush from hundreds of acres near the Deschutes River Woods community south of…
Continue ReadingEarthquake concern: Central Oregon will be vital location if ‘Big One’ hits
(Update: Adding video, comments by earthquake experts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The recent 7.0 earthquake that struck off the Northern California coast is…
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Crux Fermentation Project hosts Holiday Makers Market, with more than 10 vendors on hand
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holidays are upon us with Christmas quickly approaching. At Bend’s Crux Fermentation Project, there was a Holiday…
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Bend’s median home sales price drops $100K in a month, to $700K; fewer $1 million-plus sales seen as factor
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A decline in the proportion of home sales for over $1 million led to a significant $100,000 drop in Bend’s median home…
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Small plane makes Redmond Airport ‘belly landing’ due to landing gear problem; pilot reported unhurt
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pilot who reported landing-gear issues was uninjured in an emergency “belly landing” of a small plane at the Redmond…
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City of Bend unveils chosen design for Franklin Avenue, kicks off online open house to gather public feedback
The city of Bend is inviting the community to an informational, online open house at bendoregon.gov/midtowncrossings, available now through Jan. 7,…
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Bend woman found alive in remote area of Lane County
LOWELL, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman who had been missing since December 4 has been found alive and responsive. According to the Lane County…
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Bend Christmas Parade makes it way back to the High Desert to spread holiday cheer
BEND, Ore.(KTVZ) — Central Oregon spread Christmas cheer Saturday, with the Bend Christmas Parade. The Bend Christmas Parade is a…
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Oregon Duck fans react to Big 10 win; general consensus is ‘Go, Ducks!’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Ducks absolutely dominated the game on Saturday against Penn State for the Big 10 Championship win. The Ducks can…
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Deschutes County Fairgrounds welcomes back the Festival of Trees for its 41st year
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds was a winter wonderland, Saturday. Hospice of Redmond held its 41st annual Festival of Trees at the…
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Debut in sight: New Redmond Library set to open late next month; temporary location closing Dec. 21
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction is nearly complete on the new, 40,000-square-foot Redmond Library, located at 827 SW Deschutes Avenue in…
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Families gather for holiday fun at Downtown Bend’s Christmas Tree Lighting
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend held its annual Christmas Tree Lighting event right outside The Commons in Brooks Alley.…
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Central Oregon sees rise in positive flu test results, but health officials say the worst is yet to come
(Update: Adding video, comments from county health officials and residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Flu season is hitting the High Desert hard; the…
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Central Oregon Holiday Giving Project: Seniors in assisted living, memory care need gifts, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What started as a personal project in 2019 has expanded to gifts for 1,300 people in more than 25 facilities across Central…
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Historic town of Antelope certified as Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Community
ANTELOPE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The historic town of Antelope, Oregon has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International,…
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With DUII deaths on the rise, Prineville Police join in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ enforcement effort
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — During the Christmas and New Year holiday periods, we often see a rise in drunk-driving deaths. Recent data shows December…
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Bend Police, CERT make arrest in SW Bend shots-fired incident; raid turns up guns, ammo
Update: adding name, charge; video from broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Three months after a trespassing dispute led to two gunshots in the Romaine…
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Bend police find gun used in carjacking attempt; Klamath Falls man also accused of trying to break into SW Bend home
The handgun a Klamath Falls man allegedly used in last week’s attempted armed carjacking of a Bend woman has been recovered by police near a…
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