BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Council recently approved the construction contract for the Butler Market & Wells Acres Roundabout & Butler Market Key Route Project. Construction is expected to begin in early-mid September. To reduce traffic impacts, eastbound traffic on Butler Market Road will remain open throughout construction. Westbound Butler Market Road will be
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A Bend man facing numerous child sexual exploitation and drug charges after a 2024 raid on his home fled to Florida, then to Thailand before his trial. The FBI located him, and he has been extradited to Deschutes County, where he’s being held on $1.5 million bail.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An intentionally set fire, possibly involving fireworks, broke out along the Bend Parkway and was stopped quickly by fire crews on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. beside the northbound parkway south of Reed Market Road. “Fire crews were able to stop it quickly before it threatened
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Oregon’s jobless rate rose to 5% in July, the highest in four years, as its seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 2,700 jobs in July after a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The first full week of August was another week with just small price changes at the gas pumps around the U.S., Oregon and the High Desert, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s their full report: Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fluctuations of a nickel or less. Crude oil prices dipped below
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(Update: Adding video) La PiNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man was killed in the weekend collision of his motorcycle with an SUV at the intersection of Burgess and Huntington roads, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday. On Saturday at around 12:30 p.m., deputies responded to several 911 calls reporting a serious crash involving
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on assault and other charges, accused of stabbing his older brother in the lip early Wednesday morning, police said. Around 1 a.m., Bend Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Neighbors at an apartment building in the 600 block
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and Jefferson County said Tuesday they are proud to announce the kickoff of a collaborative strategic planning process aimed at creating a shared vision for the community’s future. The process began with the first joint City Council and County Commission work session, held on Monday, August 11,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems said Tuesday they are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from September 12-21. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all
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A southwest Redmond home was badly damaged Tuesday afternoon in a house fire that put up a smoke plume visible across a wide area and spread to two neighboring properties, an official said.
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The City of Redmond celebrated a major milestone for both law enforcement and the people of Redmond — a state-of-the-art Public Safety Facility is now complete.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first day of school is Wednesday, September 3, and the Bend-La Pine Transportation Department is preparing families and students for bus ridership with two different programs. Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety The first is the return of the Winnie the Pooh School Bus Safety program. New bus riders, kindergarten
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community resource is coming to Central Oregon: the Central Oregon Tool Library (COTool), a nonprofit lending library for tools and DIY resources, will soon open its doors in the parking lot of the Bend ReStore. The launch date is set for Friday, September 5th. The Central Oregon Tool Library
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been arrested on animal abuse charges, accused of beating his dog in public view on a busy northeast Bend street, police said Tuesday. Shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to a report of an intoxicated man who was beating his dog on Third Street near
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking community members to help name future park, facility and trail projects. Applications are being accepted for five positions on the board of directors’ appointed Naming Committee. Applications are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 29. The applicant questionnaire is online. “Serving on the naming committee is
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The La Pine Community Kitchen says it’s seeing a increase in visitors, but donations aren’t keeping pace. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping the community by offering not only food, but also clothing and hygiene essentials to those in need. Staff report more people are walking through their doors
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Local business owners say the added costs on items like jewelry, clothing, and specialty goods may lead to higher prices for customers — or slimmer profit margin for their business. Jennifer Lovejoy, Owner of Nashelle said, her business has seen some changes due to President Trump’s tariffs. “I would say, you know, so we’ve
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With this week’s scorching forecast, the most popular way to cool off is to head to the water. Whether it’s the river, a community pool, or one of our park’s splash pads, Central Oregonians have a variety to choose from.
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Two hikers in the Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend ran out of food and water, got lost, and one experienced a medical issue Sunday afternoon, prompting a call for help and a successful rescue effort, authorities said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With triple-digit heat such as what areas of Central Oregon are experiencing this week, the risks of heatstroke go way up. Heatstroke happens when the body’s temperature exceeds 104°F. It’s more than just overheating, and can damage your internal organs – and even your brain. Fortunately, Bend Fire and Rescue’s Emergency
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