Play on: Bend Fire Pipes & Drums all set for annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without bagpipes. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Bend Fire Pipes and Drums’ Bar…
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Central Oregon has been state’s growth pace-setter this pandemic-challenged decade, Census Bureau estimates show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has been the state’s growth engine so far this pandemic-challenged decade, accounting for nearly half of the…
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Cascade Chute Out returns: Three Central Oregon rodeos partner to offer $10,000 grand prize for top performer
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede, along with their friends and partners at the Sisters Rodeo and the Crooked…
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Sunriver Brewing details plans for new pub at SW Redmond mixed-use development
unriver Brewing Company released more details Friday about its plans to open its first Redmond location, at a new mixed-use development near…
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Ride-along, Part 2: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant says enforcement goal is to prevent crashes, tragedies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of a 3-day Multiagency Traffic Enforcement Detail earlier this week, enforcement from six agencies including the Oregon…
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‘Your student is welcome’: Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks out amid federal DEI orders, state AG’s guidance
(Update: Adding video, comments from Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine school Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook tells the…
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Planning to fly over spring break? Redmond Airport offers reminders, tips for a smooth journey
 REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Redmond Municipal Airport has a few reminders and…
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Shots fired at Tesla dealership in Tigard, second shooting there in the past week
For the second time in the past week, shots were fired at a Tesla dealership in Tigard, police reported Thursday morning.…
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More than 380 traffic stops result in over 170 tickets during 3-day enforcement detail across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Deschutes County’s law enforcement agencies made more than 380 traffic stops and issued over 170 tickets during this week’s…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses housing developments to gas-powered leaf blowers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Viewers submitted questions ranging from the affordability of new housing developments to the possibility of a gas-powered leaf…
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‘A significant chunk’: Local emergency response center among projects losing money if federal funding bill passes Senate
A congressional funding bill that could prevent a federal government shutdown narrowly passed the House Tuesday, but not without cutting funding for…
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BurnBots at work: Bend Fire using robots to clear wildfire fuels in Deschutes River Woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are robots in the woods just outside of Bend, and you might have even seen them while you’re driving down Highway 97.…
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Madras woman who hit, seriously injured pedestrian arrested after tense armed standoff with officers
A Madras woman who threatened another woman with a gun by text message fled police and ran over a pedestrian Tuesday night, Jefferson County Sheriff…
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Rising demand seen for local farms’ eggs amid nationwide supply challenges, soaring prices
The cost of eggs jumped 10.4% in February from the previous month and are nearly 60% more expensive than a year ago, according to The Associated…
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Construction underway on OSU-Cascades’ on-campus child care center, expected to open in August
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OSU-Cascades’ new on-campus child care center will serve children ages infant through preschool and is expected to open in…
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Bend-area pair arrested in traffic stop after DCSO drug-detection K-9 team finds large amount of meth
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop and drug-detection K-9’s alert led to the seizure of a large quantity of…
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State agency reviewing allegation of ethical violations by Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, which certifies law enforcement officers, confirmed Wednesday…
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Community Conversations: Runners gearing up for annual Hydro Flask St. Patrick’s Day Dash in Bend
Lynsey Harris sits down with the organizers of the Hydro Flask St. Patrick’s Day Dash in Bend to discuss what participants can expect, how the…
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Paws and Purrs: New groomer in Bend brings quality to the owner and serenity to the pet
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new pet groomer opened on Twin Knolls Drive in Bend. It has a focus on pets with anxiety. Paws and Purr’s grooming says it’s…
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Group protesting DOGE outside of Tesla dealership in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might have seen this on your drive home Tuesday. A protest popped up outside the Tesla dealership in Bend. People were on the…
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