BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that school is back in session, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school buses are on the road and you must obey traffic laws to keep everyone safe. The department says school buses are equipped with flashing red or amber lights and those lights let drivers know
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is close to being finished. On it’s Facebook page, Deschutes County said when finished, the tower will rise approximately 100 feet, making it the tallest building in Central Oregon. It will also improve safety and efficiency at the airport. With more than 140,000 takeoffs and landings
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will be holding a meeting next Thursday, September 11th, at Redmond City Hall and on Zoom. That’s from 3-5 p.m. and the public is invited to make comments. Again, it will take place at Redmond City Hall in civic room 207 and 208
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’. This month, we’re spotlighting Every Child Central Oregon, which works to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Deschutes Historical Society is celebrating Bend businesses with a ‘Legacy Business Reception’. Read the full press release below. Legacy Business Reception at theDeschutes Historical Museum Celebrates Local Businesses (Bend) – Join the Deschutes County Historical Society on Saturday, September 6 from 2 to 4 pm for a Legacy Business Reception to celebrate Deschutes County
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(update: adding comments from business owners, program coordinator) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for COCC’s Small Business Management Program. Applications are due September 8, with acceptance decisions announced September 15. This nine-month program is designed to help business owners strengthen and grow their companies. Those who participate
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant early Thursday morning at a Bend residence on the 60000 block of Alpine Drive. Here is the press release from the CODE team: Date of incident: Sept. 4, 2025 Case #: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – 2025-48997 Arrested & Offenses:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriffs Office officially confirmed the identity of the third and final individual from the July 19th Dillon Falls tragedy, as Derek Slesinger. After weeks of search and rescue operations, on August 21st, two kayakers exploring Lava Island Falls reported seeing a body in the rapids downstream from Dillon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Get ready to catch a wave at Bend’s SURFEST, happening September 13th and 14th at the Bend Whitewater Park at Mckay Park! It’s benefiting the Central Oregon Surf Team Association and Bend Paddle Trail Alliance and will feature some of the best surfers in the Northwest competing for over $10,000 in prizes. It happens
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting September 2025, the City of Bend will implement changes to the City Council meeting schedule. The change will result in more frequent but shorter meetings and separate the Council Work Session meetings from the Business meetings. Additionally, separating the Work Sessions and Business Meetings honors their distinct purposes and provides
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(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR. (KTVZ) — A new nonprofit, Cascades Cannery, has launched in Central Oregon with a mission to reduce farm food waste, support local growers, and increase food security for the community. By collecting surplus produce from area farms, Cascades Cannery transforms it into healthy, shelf-stable products such as jams, sauces, pickled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As kids head back to school in Central Oregon, St. Charles has an important reminder: new drivers are hitting the roads and it’s important to stay safe and aware, so no one ends up in the hospital. “Being a new driver is hard enough. The key thing is making it as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting you to Coffee with a Cop! On Wednesday, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Backporch Coffee Roasters on Greenwood Avenue in Bend, sit down with the department for a cup of joe, ask your questions, and hear what officers are doing to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Bend Police arrested at least five people for DUII, including one who was involved in a crash. So far this year, the department has arrested more than 355 people for DUII in the community. It says there’s no excuse for driving while intoxicated, and to please
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, leaving behind not only grief but also unanswered questions for families, friends, and entire communities. Experts say many of these tragedies can be prevented through awareness, support, and open conversations about mental health. September is recognized as National Suicide
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Think Wild is pleased to announce the successful release of the Northern flying squirrel patient admitted on July 20, 2025. She was released Friday night at dusk at the exact location where she was found in Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Check out her release video here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOHECRWkgOj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Upon release, the young squirrel explored a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police could use your help. They’re looking for any potential additional victims in a child abuse case. In November of 2023, Bend police got a tip about possible sex abuse material being shared. After an investigation, detectives identified a suspect, 27-year old Bend man Conner Eric Duhn. Detectives then found suspected
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are in a special session debating Governor Tina Kotek’s proposal — Oregon House Bill 3991 — to close a major transportation funding gap. Without action, the Oregon Department of Transportation warns it could face hundreds of millions in cuts — forcing layoffs and the closure of
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies that are more energy efficient and better for the planet. The work centers around crystalline, porous materials known as metal organic frameworks, often abbreviated as MOFs, and points toward next-generation materials that may end reliance on rare earth metals. The study by
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BEND, OR — This fall, the High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns with three vibrant and inspiring programs. Featuring an array of Indigenous voices, the series highlights artists, storytellers, scholars and more who share their unique perspectives with the community. On Tuesday, September 16, Alyce Sadongei (Kiowa/Tohono O’odham), a scholar, author, Indigenous leader and advocate, will dig
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