SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills aimed at helping small businesses pass the House and are now headed to the U.S. Senate. The measures focus on improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas and cutting red tape for
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La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) as part of the Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program to support the launch of Park View, a new 34-home affordable housing development
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RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new Executive Director and Eliza Wilson as Deputy Director. These leadership changes come as Karl Dinkelspiel steps down from his role as Interim Executive Director and Deputy Director, effective June 26, 2025. As the new Executive
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REDMOND, OR – June 5, 2025 — Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the premier overland event series in the United States, returns June 27–29, 2025, to the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon. This three-day event is a must-attend for adventure travelers of all skill levels, offering more than 300 exhibitors, 175+ hands-on classes and workshops, training
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SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly and legally. The 2025 fireworks retail sales season in Oregon runs from June 23 through July 6, and the agency’s message is clear: “Keep it legal. Keep it safe.” As Oregonians make plans
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to the wild after weeks of rehabilitation. The majestic bird was rescued earlier this year after suffering from severe lead poisoning, likely from ingesting fragments of lead bullets in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in Bend, to support their efforts to transport pets to areas where they will not be euthanized. To date the nonprofit has saved over 2,000 dogs from being put down, and
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Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz will replace Tyga and perform live on Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyga will no longer be able
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 100 hundred people lined up outside of Burgerville’s newest location on 3rd Street in Bend, for the grand opening of its newest location. The first 100 customers of the fast food chain received a promotional gift card for the equivalent of 52 Burgerville burgers. After the early-morning crowd cleared out,
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In response to the U.S.’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites on Saturday, Central Oregon 50501 organized a protest on Sunday at downtown Bend’s Peace Corner.
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On Saturday in Bend, a group gathered in Drake Park in protest of a provision being considered as an addition to the Trump administration’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’. The provision, proposed by Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee, would put around three million acres of public lands up for sale across 11 states, including Oregon.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from poster and homeless) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Jill Sweet shares her life on the road as a vanlifer across social media, many of her posts highlighting staying in Central Oregon. But one video is going viral, after Sweet shared she had been harassed by a homeless person living in Sisters. In
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alder Springs Fire is now 68% contained with LEVEL 1 evacuation notices in place. Below is the latest from Central Oregon Fire.Yesterday, wildland firefighters continued to mop up and secure fire lines around the Alder Springs Fire burning on lands managed by the US Forest Service and BLM and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing. The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday, marking its 79th year. The event draws vendors from across the country, offering everything from unique rocks and rare fossils to handcrafted jewelry. David Alexander, owner of Rockwater Stone, has been
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 16 years at the helm of the Tower Theatre, Executive Director Ray Solley is taking his final bow. He leaves behind not just a legacy, but an iconic institution with community spirit, creativity, and resilience. “When I took the job, I had no idea I would be
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The City of Sisters is seeking to award Community Grants to non-profit community groups and otherentities that meet the grant criteria for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The City will award up to $30,000 in grants this year for Sisters community projects. The average grant award is approximately $1,500, and the City has awarded over $350,000
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new bench in Prineville now stands as a tribute to Jake and Josh Eckstein, two brothers whose lives were cut short in a tragic crash on Powell Butte Highway. “As a parent, you can never imagine that you would be having a memorial bench, but we do,”
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Underground utility work is scheduled through the end of August. Please be sure to use the marked detour to navigate around the closure at Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard. This is a two-season construction project – the intersection of Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard will reopen to traffic at
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BEND, OR — Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s signature fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous — one of the longest-running galas in Central Oregon. Rendezvous returns for its 36th year on Saturday, August 23 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. “We are excited to celebrate with our friends and supporters during what is always an engaging and inspiring evening,” said Museum Executive
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to attend a second Community Conversation on homelessness on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Park and Recreation Community Center. The event, hosted by a coalition of local organizations and agency partners, will focus on how wework together to address houselessness in
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