Highway 97 vehicle vs. pedestrian crash under investigation near Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash along U.S. Highway 97 near Falcon Lane in Madras is under investigation. Authorities say the…
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Sunriver Resort’s 30th annual Gingerbread Junction raises record $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th…
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Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares…
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Problem Solvers: Bend residents raise concerns over aircraft noise
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend says one of the busiest airports in Oregon is located right here in Central Oregon with more than 140,000 annual…
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Destination Rehab launches free Walking Soccer program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab says it is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s program, a nine-week indoor…
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Serán Bioscience holds topping-out ceremony for new NE Bend manufacturing facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony…
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Latino Community Association set to break ground on 128 affordable apartments in SE Bend
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is breaking ground next week on 128 affordable apartments at SE Easton…
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Oregon limits nitrous oxide access amid misuse concerns under House Bill 3447
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon law now requires retailers to verify ID and prohibits sales of nitrous oxide to anyone under 18, in response to…
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As ‘short session’ approaches, lawmakers grapple with ODOT, other budget issues
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Rep. Emerson Levy, (D) – Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It’s a tense time in the state of Oregon as budget planners are…
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UPDATE: City of Bend turns off, will uninstall Flock license-plate reader cameras amid security concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After hearing citizen concerns from a packed crowd and sharing their own, Bend city councilors agreed Wednesday night to turn…
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Senator Wyden holding town halls soon in Madras and Sisters; Rep. Bynum to co-host Sisters event
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold eight open-to-all town halls starting next week in…
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Mt. Bachelor opens Outback chairlift as more snow piles up on the slopes, but high winds bring a pause for some
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders had lots of fresh powder and a newly opened chairlift to enjoy Thursday as a result of…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on Flock cameras, train traffic, road planning, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the use of Flock cameras in Bend to road planning, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions…
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New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Senator Merkley and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal…
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R.V. Fire in Redmond may be set intentionally; what we know right now
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An R.V. Fire in Redmond took place earlier Wednesday. Fire Officials believe it was intentionally set. Details are still…
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Timelines just got tricky: A discreet U.S. Postal Service change could trip up your ballots and benefits
A quiet change in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) dates mail could have big implications for things like taxes and Oregon’s elections this year.…
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Renewal of $2.7 million federal grant assures five years of funding for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact said…
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Public weighs in on proposed changes to Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program, the system that automatically registers eligible voters through the DMV, is now up for…
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Bend City Council to discuss Flock automated license plate readers at tonight’s meeting as critics voice concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall, with one of the agenda items centering on an amendment to the…
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Deschutes County commissioners set hearing on proposed wildfire mitigation construction standards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire…
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