As tariffs take effect, how will Central Oregon businesses, customers see the impacts?
The recent tariffs enacted by President Trump are causing price increases on certain imported liquors, including tequila and Canadian whiskeys.…
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Local favorite Sisters Meat & Smokehouse plans to open third location in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse…
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Staffing cuts to NRCS and NOAA could affect Central Oregon avalanche and water supply forecasts
Federal staffing cuts to the Natural Resources Conservation Service could have an impact on the accuracy of data used by the Central Oregon Avalanche…
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Former Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s labor secretary nomination clears key Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (NBC) — The Senate voted 66-30 Thursday to advance former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination to be labor secretary…
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Dramatic video of Coast Guard helicopter crew rescuing trapped driver who crashed into swirling McKenzie River
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew lowered a rescue swimmer to a car that crashed into the swirling waters of the McKenzie River Wednesday night.…
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Fire heavily damages home along O’Neil Way northeast of Redmond; cause under investigation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a home on O’Neil Way northeast of Redmond Thursday…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on rule changes for temporary hardship dwellings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission invites property owners to attend a public hearing on Thursday, March 13 as it reviews…
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Pacific Power awards $925K in electric mobility grants, several to Central Oregon organizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and…
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Cause of $1.1 million warehouse-office fire off Highway 126 traced to improper disposal of oily rags
A fire traced to improper disposal of oily rags destroyed a large warehouse and office building off Highway 126 in the Dry Canyon between Redmond and…
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Bend City Council approves Ponderosa development’s master plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among topics discussed at the Bend City Council meeting was the Ponderosa Master Plan, an initiative within the southwest Urban…
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Evergreen Ave Collaborative: Ribbon cut for new coworking space in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A ribbon-cutting in downtown Redmond on Wednesday marked a new chapter for the historic downtown. KTVZ News got a look inside…
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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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