BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend Beautification Program. Danny Goll and his wife recently adopted Galveston Avenue through the program, and after a few cleanups there, they wanted to take it citywide. That’s how the idea
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration that will provide scholarships and paid field placements in behavioral health for up to 18 students a year. “This funding will bring essential support for students pursuing futures as qualified mental health
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Authorities have found the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a southwest Redmond home Wednesday night. Residents got out unhurt and firefighters stopped its spread to nearby trees and grass.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based initiative that connects people struggling with addiction to treatment and support instead of jail. A graduation ceremony recognizing nine program participants took place today at The Taylor Center in Bend. The Deflection Program is voluntary and
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man arrested last Friday along Interstate 84, accused of trafficking drugs between Washington state and Central Oregon, is facing federal charges after investigators seized about 10 pounds of methamphetamine from his vehicle. Theodore Ernest Jokinen, 48, made his first appearance in federal court Wednesday after being charged by criminal
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SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman early Tuesday morning after his commercial fishing vessel capsized near the entrance to Waldport, Oregon. Around 5:40 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a VHF radio mayday call from the commercial fishing vessel Ambition, reporting it was disabled in the surf near
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UPDATE: Adding video CHEYENNE, Wyoming (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of supervised release for hitting a Yellowstone National Park employee with his car a year ago. David Tyler Regnier, 67, was sentenced Monday after being convicted by a federal jury in May on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an effort to reduce traffic and improve air quality, Commute Options is putting on its annual “Get There Challenge.” The contest is set to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation options–that includes taking transit, walking, biking, carpooling, and opting for remote work. The goal is to help Oregon become a better
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(UPDATE: Added Video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)- Crews will soon begin upgrading curb ramps to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards at several locations on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters. These improvements are part of the Bend and Sisters Curb Ramps Project, ODOT said in a news release Tuesday that continues in full below: Construction is
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(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council voted unanimously late wednesday afternoon on a new shared bike and pedestrian bridge design. During its bi-weekly work session, the council discussed a variety of projects in the midtown crossing area. One of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What a trio of gardens this week! Deanna sent in a lovely picture of her paradise complete with mountain views and birds overhead. Suzie sent in her pergola picture that she simply calls “Our Garden.” Finally, we have a lovely garden sent in by Audrey. This garden delight has a “real-life
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution gathered this week to watch a basketball game between prisoners, correctional officers, and the Side Door Foundation—a nonprofit that travels the country using sports to build community and promote rehabilitation inside prisons. “It’s pretty cool, something special,” said Marcus, one of the incarcerated
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First responders for the recent, devastating Flat Fire received a large donation Wednesday morning in Sisters. A total of $25,000 was donated by AT&T and First Net.
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Numerous police, including a SWAT team and armored vehicles, converged on a southwest Redmond home and street during a standoff late Wednesday afternoon that eventually ended in a man coming out of the home and surrendering peacefully.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer customers more consistent, predictable service.” One will have the Bend DMV office open for appointments only every Thursday. DMV said the change is part of a pilot program in which
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A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon veterans.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program and will recognize nine graduates on Thursday at The Taylor Center in Bend. The Deflection Program is a community-based, voluntary, and patient-centered initiative. It provides rapid access to drug treatment and supportive services for people struggling with
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several pets perished and six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at a southwest Redmond apartment complex early Wednesday morning. Redmond Fire & Rescue crews were sent around 6:40 a.m. to a fire reported in the Greystone Apartments in the 900 block of Southwest 11th Street, Fire Marshal and Public
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing more than $18.3 million into five airports throughout Oregon through the Airport Improvement Program, including $3.93 million for Bend Municipal Airport projects. “Our regional airports are vital hubs for Oregonians, supporting local businesses and providing
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Tonight, Wednesday, September 24th, the Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking you to go dark as nearly five million migrating birds are set to fly through Oregon’s night sky. To help them successfully complete their long journeys, you can join in by turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn. You can
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