BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power customers in areas of Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville have been placed on the utility’s “enhanced safety setting,” cutting the risk of wildfires but possibly meaning more – and longer – outages. Customers in the affected areas received a notice Tuesday of the step being taken “due to elevated
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will graduate 340 students at its 24th commencement ceremony on Sunday, bringing the total number of graduates to 5,972 since the Bend campus was founded in 2001. In addition, with the Class of 2025, OSU-Cascades has trained and contributed more than 800 K-12 teachers and more than 500 mental health
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A Prineville woman was killed and a Redmond man was seriously injured in a head-on two-vehicle crash Monday morning on Highway 126 in southeast Redmond, Oregon State Police confirmed Tuesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — An unexpected delivery of newborn kittens at Bend Veterinary Clinic has sparked a heartwarming rescue mission involving a local organization – even though “dog” is its middle name. Over the weekend, a box containing 10 tiny kittens was dropped off at the clinic, Street Dog Hero Marketing and Communications Manager Kelli
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week, we’re sharing local stories of those living with memory loss, and those who care for them. This week, Lynsey Harris sat down with Debbie McCune of Sisters, who has been caring for her husband Doug since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. “You’ve been a care
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the closure of burning season and a recent illegal burn that sparked a wildfire that threatened homes, Redmond Fire Marshal Tom Mooney says crews are still responding to property owners burning cheatgrass and having their fires escape – and that could prove very costly.
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The man pulled unconscious from the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park has unfortunately passed away, his family confirmed. They identified him as Adam Mott of Bend.
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — With Father’s Day this Sunday, we have a heartwarming story from Bend that celebrates family—both at home and at work. KTVZ News shines a spotlight on Ed and Andy Mosman of Right at Home. “Probably the most important thing we do is companionship. We give them lots of company, give them
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With only two weeks remaining in this year’s session, Democrats have proposed the state’s new transportation package, and it comes with major tax increases.
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Thinning, mowing and burning could begin next spring, last to 2040 – or longer SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Monday it has signed the final decision for the 25,000-acre Green Ridge Landscape Restoration Project, located 13 miles north of Sisters on the Sisters Ranger District. The forest said the purpose of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Meadow Elementary School in Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday that Kit Galloway has been selected for the position and will begin July 1. She is replacing Principal Ben Johnston, who has resigned to relocate. “We are delighted to
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(Update: Adding comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Drake Park will be filled with rainbows, booths, and pride for Bend’s annual Pride event. Parties and events will be held all weekend long, beginning Friday night. Bend Pride Coalition and SUS Magazine are teaming up again for this year’s Summer Pride. “It’s just grown every year,
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The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a life jacket – and to never wear a Velcro ankle or leg leash that’s designed for general flatwater use or the surf zone.
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A Bend man has been arrested following an early Friday gas station burglary, followed by an attempted attack on law enforcement officers, police say.
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Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an efficient, affordable alternative to full-sized trucks. Many would support such a move, but a Bend mechanic shared some of his concerns with KTVZ News.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over the last week, several Oregon Department of Forestry fire protection districts have announced the start of fire season and implemented the necessary fire danger levels and restrictions to reduce the number of human-caused fires. Fire danger levels may be low, moderate, high, or extreme at different times throughout the year,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We told you recently that six vocalists from Bend were traveling to France to take part in several events commemorating D-Day commemoration events June 3–9 in Normandy, France, with a final stop to perform in Paris. On Friday’s 81st anniversary of the Allied invasion, a critical step toward the end of
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Firefighters reached 90% containment by late Thursday of the Euston Fire northwest of Redmond, sparked by an illegal outdoor burn – and on Friday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office on Friday lifted the Level 1 ‘BE SET’ evacuation alert for residents in the area.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A northwest Bend apartment complex was evacuated Thursday night due to a small but smoky fire that was quickly put out and traced to a charging lithium e-bike battery. Numerous Bend Fire and Rescue engine crews and Bend Police responded around 9:45 p.m. to the fire in a three-story apartment building
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at Faith, Hope, & Charity Vineyard in Terrebonne, to Saturday Markets full of local vendors in Bend and Redmond. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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