Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office providing free boat safety inspections in 3 locations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will be providing voluntary boat safety inspections on Saturday at three…
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Wall Street/Olney Avenue update: Portland Avenue water line in place, intersection still closed through May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews have finished installation of the new 18” waterline on NW Portland Avenue through the NW Wall Street/NE Olney Avenue…
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Improperly doused debris burn rekindles, sparks brushfire in Whychus Canyon Estates near Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A debris pile that was not properly extinguished sparked a bushfire Thursday evening in the Whychus Canyon Estates area north…
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Small Business Spotlight: Beardwood Beard Oil bringing premium beard care products to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in…
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Oregon environmental, emergency officials share safety tips for cleaning up flood debris
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – After recent storms and flooding across the state, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Oregon Department of…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses street sweepers to parking policies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For April’s Ask the Mayor of Bend segment, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions on Thursday KTVZ…
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Ski instructor shares mountain safety tips following recent tragedy at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of two tragic deaths at Mt. Bachelor in the past month — including the recent loss of a 13-year-old skier from…
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This year’s list of Central Oregon’s largest employers out; St. Charles sees 8% job growth, BASX 60%
Bend, Ore. – April 9, 2025 – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Wednesday the 2025 Central Oregon Largest Employers List,…
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Lava Ridge Elementary students get free helmets, learn about bike safety with fun ‘Train Your Brain’ program
This spring, more than 2,000 third graders throughout Central Oregon are learning about brain injury prevention and helmet safety through the Train…
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Deschutes National Forest outlines spring prescribed burning plans across nearly 9,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring prescribed burning season as early as…
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13-year-old snowboarder crashes into a tree, dies at Mt. Bachelor
A 13-year-old boy from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort,…
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‘High-volume’ Central Oregon drug trafficker sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A known, high-volume Central Oregon drug trafficker was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison Wednesday following…
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‘Model for the future’: Bend-Redmond Habitat seeks applicants, invites public to tour unique Net Zero home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity invites the public to tour a one-of-a-kind home at 1475 SE Wilson Avenue, designed…
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Murder trial of Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother delayed until July
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The murder trial of a Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother just over a year ago has been delayed for three months,…
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‘Kitten Shower’ planned Saturday at Humane Society of Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is preparing for the upcoming adoption season with a brand new Kitten Shower on Saturday…
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‘We are one community’: Latino Community Association leader speaks about Latino Fest cancellation
The Latino Community Association announced Monday that it is canceling this fall’s Central Oregon Latino Fest in Madras over safety fears due to…
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Central Oregon’s highways could see little or no paving after 2027, according to ODOT’s annual road condition report
Oregon’s Department of Transportation is facing funding issues that are so bad, non-interstate routes like U.S. Highways 97, 20, and 26 could see…
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Coming soon to downtown Bend: Spiceland, with authentic Indian cuisine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Indian food restaurant is preparing to open its doors in downtown Bend and it’s called Spiceland. Behind a banner…
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La Pine-area homeless outreach groups prepare for struggles as China Hat Road closure looms
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Homelessness looks different in and around all of cities across Deschutes County, officials say – especially in La Pine.…
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Five Central Oregon schools earn prestigious RAMP certification for excellence in school counseling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized…
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