Badger & Canal roundabout in Redmond accepting final bids before construction begins
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The city of Redmond is accepting final bids for the new roundabout at the intersection of Badger and Canal. The construction…
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‘A real fun time’: Bend retirement community brings generations together through ‘Sage and Sprout’ program
A new program at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend is highlighting the power of intergenerational…
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Local Republicans say they’re disappointed with Democratic lawmakers following President Trump’s address
Deschutes County Republicans say they feel Oregon’s Democratic members of Congress are not listening to their constituents following Tuesday’s…
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Bird on the mend: Think Wild caring for rare American goshawk injured in Sunriver-area chicken coop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Wednesday it recently rescued and is caring for a…
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Bethlehem Inn announces upcoming retirement of longtime Executive Director Gwenn Wysling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15…
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Drama unfolds at La Pine Park & Rec meeting when board member is asked to explain a suspect financial transaction
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News initially planned to attend Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Rec District Board meeting to cover the…
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Protests and town halls: Local Democratic legislators react to joint address
President Donald Trump addressed congressional leaders, talking immigration, tariffs, and government efficiency. Oregon legislators like District…
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Trump protest climbers hang upside-down U.S. flag from atop Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park
A group of Smith Rock climbers opposed to the Trump administration’s policies decided to hang a U.S. flag upside down – a well-known sign of…
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Life and Career Readiness Night prepares high schoolers for next step
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — One very motivated student at Caldera High School has created an event for students to figure out life after high school. It’s…
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‘Say No to Kings in America’ protest in Bend draws crowd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues,…
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Portland’s Amaterra Winery expanding to new location in downtown Bend
Portland’s Amaterra Winery announced Tuesday that it will be opening a second location late this spring on Bond Street in downtown Bend, in the…
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Partners in Care introduces end-of-life doula program in partnership with Peaceful Presence Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon,…
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One Class at a Time: Elton Gregory Middle School Band gets a musical lift of a gift
Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ News had a fun surprise for Deborah Harrington’s band class at Redmond’s Elton Gregory Middle School: a $1,000 One…
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Bend City Council reviewing public input on key issues as it sets goals for the next two years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is in the process of setting goals for the 2025-2027 biennium after gathering input from community…
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Gas prices fall in Bend and across Oregon, but AAA says drivers can expect to see them rise in coming weeks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices are heading lower in almost all states, including Oregon, this week. However, refinery maintenance season is…
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Bend driver arraigned on DUII, hit-and run charges, accused of hitting two pedestrians crossing Century Drive
A Bend man was arraigned Monday on eight charges, including DUII, assault and reckless driving in a Friday night hit-and-run crash on SW Century…
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Bend man arraigned in stabbing that seriously injured roommate during argument at NE Bend apartment
A 20-year-old Bend man was arraigned Monday on charges of assault and unlawful use of a weapon, accused of stabbing and seriously injuring a…
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Problem Solvers: China Hat Road homeless say they don’t know where to go next as Forest Service sweep looms
Nearly 35,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land off China Hat Road south of Bend will be closed off to visitors and homeless encampments starting in…
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Crash closes Tumalo Road offramp on northbound Highway 97 ahead of evening commute
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A crash late Monday afternoon closed the northbound US Highway 97 offramp at Tumalo Road between Bend and Redmond. An ODOT…
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Redmond man arraigned on murder charge; new details out in fatal shooting, robbery at Bend’s Holiday Motel
A California woman and a Redmond man have been indicted on second-degree murder, robbery and other charges in the early-January fatal shooting of a…
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