Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their families alongside caregivers on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Charles Bend. This free family-friendly event will include interactive games, a bouncy house, face painting, AirLink tours,
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it’s excited to bring back a favorite community tradition recognizing kids for making good choices. Deputies will again hand out Junior Safety Awards and Junior Deputy Awards in partnership with McDonald’s restaurants in Bend, Sisters, and La Pine. The Junior Safety Award honors children
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon welcomed veterans back this weekend after their trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials honoring their service and sacrifice. On Saturday, veterans and their guardians were escorted from the airport to Ridgeview High School. There, the community greeted them with cheers, hugs, and plenty of
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A climber was injured Saturday afternoon at Smith Rock State Park, prompting a technical rescue and airlift. Redmond Fire & Rescue says eight personnel responded around 1:50 p.m. to an area within the park, along with Deschutes County Search and Rescue. Crews worked for about two hours to reach and stabilize
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Reports of gunfire late Saturday morning drew a heavy police response to 9th street and Harwood Avenue, according to The Prineville Review. The Prineville Police Department stated that the Crook County 911 center received several calls around 11:15 a.m. about shots fired in the neighborhood. Officers quickly arrived, locating and apprehending
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Fire & Rescue welcomed neighbors for a Community Day on Saturday. Visitors had the chance to meet local firefighters, tour the station, and connect with community partners. Highlights of the day included a live vehicle extrication demonstration, as well as activities for kids such as a dunk tank, bouncy slide,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Saturday afternoon, members of the Bend Bulletin along with members from the Central Oregon News Guild picketed in downtown Bend’s Peace Corner, after not finalizing a contract. The Bend Bulletin was recently bought by Carpenter Media Group. KTVZ News spoke with Noemi Arellano-Summer, an education reporter, to learn more about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now renovating to become a pub called The Roundabout Pub. The owners tell KTVZ News they will continue to cook and serve Dump City Dumplings at the bar. Customers can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft, designer and manufacturer of the leading single-engine turboprop, announced Friday the delivery of its 100th certified aircraft. The milestone coincides with the company’s 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In, a gathering of Epic Aircraft owners, pilots, and partners in Bend, Epic Aircraft said in Friday’s announcement, which continues below. “Achieving this delivery
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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Friday that Jefferson County Middle School social studies teacher Maria Crowley is one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year!
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(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more people walk through their doors because of kratom, a substance some turn to for pain or anxiety. Kratom is a Southeast Asian plant containing mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). Low doses can stimulate while higher doses
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SOLVE is hosting the inaugural “Pick It Up, Bend!” on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Bend. This community-powered cleanup brings together residents, local businesses, and volunteers for a hands-on morning removing litter and beautifying public spaces, with the backdrop of the scenic Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – The Washington and Oregon Departments of Agriculture said Friday they have issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird Blend Wild Bird Food 7 LB, sold at Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen stores in in both states, and manufactured by Global Harvest Foods. The recalled product carries UPC 021130037629 and sell by
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to KTVZ News that it will be leaving the West Coast over a month earlier than planned, leaving customers scrambling for new flights and refunds. “We elected to end our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Friday it is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee. The Wolf Depredation Committee oversees grant funds awarded by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to Deschutes County for wolf depredation compensation and non-lethal preventive assistance, according to the news release,
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and Prineville District BLM said Friday they will end public use fire restrictions due to increased moisture, cooler temperatures and decreased daylight hours. Here’s the full announcement by Central Oregon fire officials: Effective at 12:01
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An 83-year-old Bend man was cited for reckless driving Friday morning after crossing the double-yellow line on Third Street while trying to pass several vehicles near the railroad underpass, causing a three-vehicle crash, police said.
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will provide the final scheduled free shred event of 2025 on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Terrebonne Elementary School parking lot. This residential-only shred event is not intended for business or commercial use. Paper clips
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In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the sun on a hot August day. This spawned a multi-part series, investigating claims made by former staff and resident familiy members of alleged abuse and neglect.
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Thursday it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for animal care and well-being worldwide. The Museum went before the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for final review on Sunday for accreditation in what has been a years-long
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