Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation will host its annual Skyliners Ski Swap on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Pavilion Ice Rink in Bend, Ore. Presented by Latitude 44 Sports, the event brings together the regional winter sports community for gear sales and activities. The annual event serves as a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes River High School in Bend is expanding education beyond traditional classrooms by offering four vocational tracks that link academic instruction directly with professional environments. The school’s career technical education curriculum covers business, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), construction and medicine. The career-focused tracks provide students with practical training and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s congressional delegation today demanded that the Trump administration end expedited “mega master” immigration hearings, warning that fast-tracked court proceedings in Oregon and Washington are depriving immigrants of constitutional due process. The letter was signed by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle,
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man is warning his neighbors about mail theft in their area. Carl Loomis reported says his mailbox has been hit several times this month. Thieves have broken into local mailboxes, opening packages and taking what they want. The thefts have affected several neighborhood roads, including Sparks Drive,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has extended its wildfire emergency order and bulletin for a second 30-day period, maintaining insurance protections for affected residents through October 29th. The extension mandates that property and casualty insurance companies take proactive steps to safeguard policyholders in designated wildfire regions across the state. Regulators
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond and Bend Police have shared the official data from their traffic enforcement cameras, revealing thousands of citations issued across the last few months. Redmond has issued a total of 2,667 photo enforcement citations, while Bend has issued 3,050 as of Sept. 23. Redmond issued 733 citations between June 15 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon families who received Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer funds have 122 days from issuance to spend their benefits before they expire. For families who automatically received benefits on June 5th, 2026, those funds will expire on October 4th, 2026. The Summer EBT program is jointly administered by the Oregon Department of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Oregon businesses are competing for the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon award, and you get to decide who the winner is! One local finalist includes the Hazelnut Espresso Vodka by Crater Lake Spirits in Bend. The first round of voting has concluded, and there are only eight finalists left. The contest
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three Oregon men are facing federal charges after a grand jury in Portland returned an indictment alleging conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Cody James VanWinkle, also known as “COUNTUPCODY,” 30, of Gresham, and Kei-Jian Buckley, 32, of Beaverton, made their initial appearances and
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students at Crook County Middle School are getting an early look at potential career paths through hands-on learning opportunities. The program gives students the chance to build real-world skills while exploring different interests and areas of study. By learning through hands-on experiences, students can discover their strengths and get a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police Department is saying goodbye to Sgt. Tyson Poole as he begins his retirement after more than 25 years in law enforcement. Poole spent the past 13 years serving with the Bend Police Department. The department recognized Poole on Monday, thanking him for his service and contributions to the Bend
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, following recent rain and cooler temperatures that have lowered the risk of fire spread. Fire officials are reminding residents that debris burning is prohibited inside Redmond city limits at all times under Redmond Fire & Rescue
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old Bend man was arrested Tuesday morning after police said he tackled a woman and attempted to sexually assault her in a railroad underpass along Third Street. Bend Police responded around 9:31 a.m. Sept. 29 to a report of a woman running to a business in the 200 block of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public. The ceremony will take place on the Capitol Mall, located directly across
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run this Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Redmond High School football stadium. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Crook County, the four-legged members of Search and Rescue are preparing for tough calls. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Team recently completed the second part of it’s training, with three days of hard-work at Walton Lake. The dogs practiced detection from the shoreline, simulating a search with no
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23. The event is organized in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized enrollment provider for the program. The enrollment event offers local travelers the chance to apply for or renew membership in the security program. IDEMIA charges
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(Update: adding Rep. Janelle Bynum lead request) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, and two other congressional lawmakers led a group of 24 members of Congress today in requesting a formal review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to study and regulate microplastics in drinking water and ecosystems. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, Rep.
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(KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central and Eastern Oregon are increasing high-visibility patrols to target distracted driving. Officials warn drivers that holding or using an electronic device while operating a vehicle carries immediate legal and financial consequences. Under Oregon law, operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic mobile device is a Class B
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the maximum allowable rent increase percentages for calendar year 2027. The maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is set at 10%. The annual announcement complies with state law under ORS 90.324. According to the Oregon Department of Administrative
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