Bat found in Deschutes County tests positive for rabies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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Prosecution cross-examines Samson Garner in trial over alleged Smith Rock mass shooting attempt
The trial of Samson Garner — the man accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in late 2023 — continued Tuesday at the Deschutes County…
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Samson Garner, accused of planning mass shooting, takes the stand in his own defense
Monday in Bend at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Samson Garner took the stand in his own defense. Garner is accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club hosts 28th annual open house event, celebrates large turnout
The East Cascade Model Railroad Club had their annual open house event on Saturday and Sunday. The club opens once a year to the public for a chance…
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Problem Solvers: ‘You can save lives with software’: Bend Police using new technology to livestream 911 calls
In emergencies, every second counts. From the moment a 911 call comes in to when officers arrive on scene, first responders are in a race against…
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La Pine area man may not be fit to proceed in his animal abuse case, says public defender; hearing rescheduled for October 6th
(Update: Hearing delayed; new hearing date set) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday afternoon, a Deschutes County judge rescheduled John Coe Richardson’s…
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REDMOND DRIVERS: Full road closure on NW Pershall Avenue between Sept. 8–15th
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The NW Pershall Avenue will be closed to all traffic September 8–15 as part of the construction of the Redmond Wetlands…
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Construction starts on new residential mental health treatment center in Redmond
REDMOND, OR (KTVZ) – Elected officials and business leaders gathered in Redmond today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jory Behavioral Health, a…
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OSU-Cascades to host First Peoples Celebration with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on Oct. 11
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades will host a First Peoples Celebration on Oct. 11, an event that explores…
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How Central Oregon could be impacted by proposed transportation funding bill
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are in a special session debating Governor Tina Kotek’s proposal — Oregon House Bill…
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Labor Day protests across U.S. and Central Oregon with message: ‘Workers Over Billionaires’
This Labor Day, demonstrators gathered across the country to call for fair wages and greater support for workers over billionaires. In Central…
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Air quality advisories in Deschutes County impact outdoor activities during Labor Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for…
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Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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Chesterton Academy Mater Dei, Bend Oregon’s first Catholic High School opens this Fall
(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school.…
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Construction underway on 178-unit multifamily community in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Developers have officially broken ground on Britta Ridge, a 178-unit, Class-A multifamily development located at 20300…
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Road Work to cause delays on Tumalo Road and other Central Oregon routes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers should expect delays this week as several road projects get underway in Central Oregon. On Tumalo Road, crews will be…
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Deschutes County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk
Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for…
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Geoff Hinds is leaving after 6 years as the Director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the…
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Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts
(Update: Adding video) As the new school year approaches, Deschutes County reminds parents and guardians to check their children’s vaccine status to…
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