Lights Out: Helping Migrating Birds Across Oregon
As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark,…
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La Pine gets $2.49 million grant for fire station upgrades
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District has received a $2,499,000 grant for seismic upgrades and expansion at its main…
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Central Oregon — Communities across Central Oregon are marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with memorials and displays…
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Bend-La Pine Students Eligible for Free Breakfast and Lunch
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District have one less thing to worry about this school year: packing lunch. All students in…
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Meet Remy, a hidden gem looking for her forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals visited the Humane Society of Central Oregon to meet Remy, an eight-year-old dog who has been waiting…
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Fall harvest underway as Central Oregon farmers prepare for changing season
CENTRAL OREGON — From early heat and limited water to fields still producing strawberries and pumpkins, harvest season is telling a different story…
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Central Oregon, You Delivered – And WOW
We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you…
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La Pine moves forward with automatic gates at Finley Butte Sports Complex
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Finley Butte Sports Complex in La Pine has a new safety upgrade: automatic gates. The gates are intended to improve…
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One injured in La Pine crash involving power pole and fence
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle crash in La Pine sent one person to the hospital Monday morning. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office…
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Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs after-school programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register…
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Extreme Fire Danger Across Central Oregon: Here’s How You Can Help
Hot, dry weather, low humidity, and occasional gusty winds continue to keep fire danger very high across Central Oregon. With several active…
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New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…
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Smoke and wildfires won’t delay county fairs’ opening day
Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this…
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‘The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ Kicks Off 4th of July Weekend in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. — The gates are officially open and the action is underway in southern Deschutes County for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running…
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The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ kicks off holiday weekend in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. — Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Fourth…
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America 250: Sisters and La Pine mark America’s Independence with local 4th of July Celebrations
LA PINE/SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across Central Oregon are preparing to celebrate…
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Newberry County documentary showcases wildfire preparedness efforts
NEWBERRY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Newberry Regional Partnership released a short documentary, “From Risk to Ready: A Newberry Country Defensible…
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After 33 Years Serving La Pine, Assistant Fire Chief Dan Daugherty Retires
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dan Daugherty, assistant fire chief for La Pine Fire District, has retired after 33 years dedicated to the community. Joyce…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 97 reopens near La Pine after crash
(KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 97 has reopened north of La Pine after a crash temporarily shut down the roadway in both directions, according to the Oregon…
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Nonprofits start campaign to bring proportional ranked choice voting to Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new campaign is underway by several nonprofits in Deschutes County that its supporters say could reshape how local leaders…
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