ODOT warns drivers of icy conditions as snow expected to hit Cascade Mountains
(Update: adding comments from ODOT, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as Central Oregon starts to see signs of spring, another round of snow is…
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Protect your plants from cold weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Home gardeners should prepare to protect sensitive plants from possible upcoming cold weather. Dropping temperatures can damage…
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Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire…
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Joanna Kasner’s request for more freedom denied, except limited out-of-state travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Under Contract to be Sold
(Update: adding information on sale requirements and pending status) BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The former Shilo Inn in Bend is now pending sale as part of…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will…
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Bend to shrink “Dirtworld” homeless camp by half, dozens still need to relocate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be…
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Portland driver killed in head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision with a semi truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County…
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RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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Phones down: Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team conducting special patrols focusing on distracted drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team will continue its focus on…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Cascade Cycling Classic receives $20,000 boost from Hayden Homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes have stepped up to become the 2026 title sponsors for the Cascade Cycling Classic…
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Join the Earth Day parade and festivities at Alpenglow Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center will host its family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 3…
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Oregon taxpayers reminded of options for stress-free filing as deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers must file their tax year 2025 federal and state personal income tax returns by midnight Wednesday, April 15,…
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High Desert Chamber Music’s Celebrity Recitals return for 2026 season
UPDATE: Corrected concert date – May 15th, 2026 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky will return to Central…
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Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Clackamas County
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A joint response by Oregon State Police and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office ended in a fatal…
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USA BMX national event rolls into Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riders from across the country took on big jumps and sharp turns at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the…
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Community honors Bend outdoorsman Stratton Matteson with weekend celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton…
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