Rainbow Lift at Mt.Bachelor closed until further notice after backup power failure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major power outage this week at Mt.Bachelor temporarily closed all lifts, and Rainbow Chair experienced a backup power…
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C.O. fire crews among 21 Oregon strike teams heading to S. California to help battle deadly, devastating wildfires
Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are among 18 Oregon strike teams heading south to join the fight.…
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Bend man accepts plea deal in baseball-bat attack that critically injured roommate, receives 30-month prison term
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man who was set to go on trial Wednesday in a baseball-bat assault that critically injured a roommate last August…
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Avoiding a ‘pharmacy desert’: St. Charles to open community pharmacy in Madras at former Hometown Drug site
St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday plans to open a pilot community pharmacy in Madras late this spring, helping to fill a critical health…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum first Oregon freshman named to powerful House Financial Services Committee in 28 years
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) was selected Wednesday to serve on the powerful House Financial Services Committee. Bynum was…
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COCC sets series of community ‘meet and greet’ events for three presidential finalists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the recent announcement that the Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors has selected three finalists for…
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‘Don’t wait’: La Pine man shares health warning after losing leg to flesh-eating bacteria infection
Scott Chain has been at St. Charles Bend for over a week after losing his leg to a flesh-eating…
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La Pine Park & Rec Board hears grievance by dismissed staffer, may add 2 board members
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were lots of hot topics on the agenda at Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Recreations District Board meeting. The…
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Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly speaks out after fiery meeting, Skinner’s planned departure
(update: Cheyenne Edgerly issues statement ) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, who voted against moving…
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String of fiber optic line troubles cause phone, internet outages at five south Deschutes County schools
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fiber optic line that Bend-La Pine Schools’ five schools in southern Deschutes County rely on for phone and internet…
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mount Bachelor Community Incorporated has cleared another hurdle in their bid to buy the ski resort. They’ve secured a local…
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Rising oil prices fuel C.O. gas price rise as new year begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are ticking up on the High Desert and elsewhere in the first days of 2025. The major driver is a rally in crude…
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Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild offers guidance about avian influenza as illness ramps up across Oregon, US
Bird flu is on the rise in Oregon and across the U.S, and Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild offered guidance Tuesday on how to safely navigate…
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Two prescribed burns planned this month on the Crooked River National Grassland
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland are planning to conduct prescribed burns…
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Deschutes County releases draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan, seeks feedback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is available for public feedback through February 5. The…
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No regular mail delivery, post offices closed on Thursday’s National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will suspend regular mail…
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Oregon Department of Forestry releases revised statewide wildfire hazard zone maps after initial version was pulled
The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon…
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Changing of the guard: 10th Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
(Update: Adding video, comments from van der Kamp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Newly appointed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was officially sworn into office…
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Two teens injured, Terrebonne teen arrested, released in shooting atop Bend’s downtown parking garage
Two teens were injured early Sunday morning by a shotgun blast fired atop the city of Bend’s downtown parking garage, and a suspect who was arrested…
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Crook County holds swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning, newly elected officials of Crook County were sworn into office in a formal ceremony held at the Crook…
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