New principals named for Bend’s High Desert and Cascade middle schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools announced Wednesday it has chosen new principals for High Desert Middle School and Cascade Middle School…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture issues emergency rules for livestock shows to curb risk of avian flu, rabbit disease
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday it has issued emergency rules to reduce the risks of Highly Pathogenic…
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Redmond City Council approved over $117 million for Redmond Municipal Airport’s Terminal Expansion ProjectÂ
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council (Councilor Kathryn Osborne and Councilor Jay Patrick were absent) approved…
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Deschutes County plans household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, La Pine and Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring ushers in the warmer weather, now is an ideal time to clean out the garage and safely dispose of items that are…
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Madras Police issue dozens of citations, make 2 arrests during high-visibility holiday weekend traffic patrols
Madras, OR – Over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department conducted enhanced traffic enforcement as part of the…
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Work begins next week on new NE Bend roundabout at Bear Creek Road, 27th Street and Pettigrew Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction is scheduled to begin next week on the Bear Creek & 27th Street Improvements Project, including Bend’s next…
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Summer campfire bans begin next Sunday on BLM lands along Central Oregon rivers, lakes
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Annual campfire restrictions go into effect on Sunday, June 1 on some BLM-administered lands in Central Oregon. Campfires…
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Former guard at Coffee Creek women’s prison receives 20-month sentence for sexual misconduct
(Update: Adding video) HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 9, Levi David Gray, a former Coffee Creek Correctional Facility sergeant, pleaded guilty to…
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House Bill prohibiting cell phone use in schools fails in Senate
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — House Bill 2251, better known as the ‘Cell Phone Bill’, was hotly debated amongst citizens before it…
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New changes to Oregon’s bottle bill could have big impacts on Bend’s central district
(Update: Adding video, comments from business owners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon State Legislature approved updates to the state’s 1971 bottle…
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Neighborhood Association pushes for expansion of major roundabout in Old Mill to be prioritized
Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you drive around Bend, chances are you’re familiar with the Reed Market and Bond Street…
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Badge at risk: State panel recommends lifetime certification ban of Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp
Just an hour after the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety regulator board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a lifetime ban on…
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Prescribed burn northeast of La Pine puts up tall smoke plume; burn west of Sisters canceled
Nearly 240 acres of prescribed burning were taking place Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest northeast of La Pine, putting up a smoke plume…
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75% of staff will be laid off after Madras Aquatic Center permanent levy fails to pass – again
Just over 50 percent of Jefferson County voters who took part in Tuesday’s Special Election voted for the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District…
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National Weather Service Pendleton office reportedly won’t have forecasters overnight due to budget cuts
(Update-Adding Video and Comments from Representative Janelle Bynum) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — A Northwest senator sounded the alarm Monday over a report…
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‘Absolutely critical’: $7,000 grant boosts Weekend Food Program’s effort to combat food insecurity for students
Every Friday, Jericho Road’s Weekend Food Program sends out food bags to students across the Redmond School…
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Redmond Park and Rec says paint issue fix will delay Rec Center completion, but not add to costs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District and Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company provided an update Tuesday on the…
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Stay alert, stay safe: ODOT urges driver caution during the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer travel season is a great time to explore Oregon’s scenic highways and vibrant communities. It’s also one of the…
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City of Bend announces plans to offer $5.7 million in affordable housing development funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Wednesday it will soon be requesting applications for the development of affordable housing, pending…
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Redmond extends application window for city’s first retail marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has extended the window for accepting Retail Marijuana Dispensaries applications to Friday, May 30. …
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