BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco Appliances, has been doing business in Oregon since 1878. Nearly 150 years ago, PJ Cronin founded the business and over time the company moved into electronics and appliance sales. “We have three locations, all
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a national campaign over the Labor Day weekend, addressing reckless driving and identifying non-sober drivers. Below is the full press release and results: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Target Team (CATT) participated in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign over Labor
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On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner after less than 3 hours of deliberation.
Garner is the man at the center of the attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic event in October 2023.
Just before 5 p.m., the judge read the jurors’ decision — Garner was found guilty on all 26 counts.
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville pastor is facing community backlash after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and placed it in a church dumpster. On Tuesday, posts in the “Prineville Information” Facebook group claimed a local pastor shot a cat late Monday night near Bailey Street. The cat’s owner said they confronted
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend officials say the city’s Veo bike-share program had a strong summer overall. Since its launch, approximately 5,000 people have signed up, logging nearly 23,000 rides this season. The Bend City Council approved the permanent bike-share program in April, bringing in Veo to expand local transportation options. Marx
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our friend Johnny Oliver shared an image of a fox he and his wife and friends spotted while driving near Hosmer Lake. Johnny said they were all shocked when the fox didn’t seem fearful of their group when they pulled over to take a closer look. It appears to be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every September 10th, First Interstate Bank has a “volunteer day”, where bank staff are given time off to help out local charities. KTVZ went out with employees to one local cause. Heartwarmers is a long-standing nonprofit in Bend that makes blankets, stuffed toys and more. The warm gifts they make go to sick children in hospitals,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared on Facebook that September 14th will be its last day open. In its post, the restaurant shared that, “After almost 6 years of pushing the limit on serving genuine Mexican & Latin recipes, unique
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mental illness in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the percentage of adults aged 18 to 59 living with any mental illness rose from 18.1% in 2009 to 20.6% in 2019.As September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Tuesday, gold shovels broke ground for the new campus of a youth workforce program. The Heart of Oregon Corps is an alternative education program focused on trade skills. Youth Corps members receive job training in areas like construction by completing volunteer projects in the community. Now it’s building a 6,000-square-foot campus,
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The trial of Samson Garner neared its end on Wednesday as final witnesses were called. Garner is the man accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock’s Craggin’ Classic in October of 2023.
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Premiere Aesthetics Institute has announced its 10th Anniversary Celebration, Ten Years of Glam! A dazzling evening of beauty and community spirit. Set for Friday, October 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1133 Northwest Wall St,. Suite 102, Bend, OR 97703. The for-profit college offers programs for those looking to become an aesthetics
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Established in Prineville, Oregon in 1990 as a nonprofit adolescent residential substance use treatment program, Rimrock Trails has grown to become one of the longest-standing behavioral healthcare providers in the region. Now celebrating 35 years of service, Rimrock Trails is proud to offer life-changing mental health and substance use counseling to individuals of all ages
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Education Center is celebrating 100 years, and the community is invited to join the festivities. “It really has been the hub of the community for 100 years,” said Becca Burda, Assistant Director of Communications for Bend-La Pine Schools. The Education Center first opened its doors to students
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} – Volunteers in Prineville are preparing a powerful remembrance memorial to honor the victims of the September 11th attacks. The display, which includes canvases recounting the events of that day along with other memorabilia, is a centerpiece of the tribute. Photos from last year’s memorial will show the emotional impact the display
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The trial of Samson Garner — the man accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in late 2023 — continued Tuesday at the Deschutes County Courthouse in Bend, with Garner returning to the stand to testify in his own defense.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry shared an update on the state’s active wildland fires. Right now, two active large fires are burning on ODF-protected land and eight others are burning statewide. So far this year, 945 fires have burned on ODF-protected land and another 2,464 statewide. The department is reminding Oregonians that despite precipitation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow sport enthusiasts–Mt. Bachelor has some exciting news! While winter may seem far away, the resort is gearing up for another great season, and has announced upgrades to the Northwest Lift as well as a variety of new passholder perks. In a recent press release, Mt. Bachelor said it’s working to improve Northwest’s efficiency
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire risk remains high in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, recent weather systems across the area brought abundant lightning, strong winds, and some much-needed rain. But fuels such as grass, brush, and timber remain extremely dry, keeping wildfire risk high. So far this month, wildland
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Monday in Bend at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Samson Garner took the stand in his own defense. Garner is accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in October of 2023.
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