How a new Pope is chosen: A step-by-step look at the Papal Conclave
As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an…
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Driver choking on McDonald’s French fry crashes car into Redmond cafe; workers inside shaken but unhurt
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Regios Cafe, located beside The Hub Motel in Redmond, has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner in easy, casual fashion for…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Pine Ridge Elementary School
I had the privilege of speaking with the 3rd grade class at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Bend. They are just wrapping up a unit on the Water Cycle…
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Caught on video: Madras Police seek tips to find whoever threw concrete block through financial institution’s window
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras Police released a security video Tuesday as they seek the public’s help in a vandalism investigation after someone…
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KTVZ Honored by Assistance League of Bend for Longstanding Community Partnership
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is proud to announce it has received special recognition from the Assistance League of Bend in…
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Problem Solvers: Judge issues ban on animals, weapons for La Pine-area man accused of animal abuse caught on camera
Richardson respected the Judge’s ruling but stressed as a Vietnam Veteran with Traumatic Brain Injury, those dogs were his…
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Prescribed burn conducted west of Bend on up to 111 acres; forest roads, trails affected
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District were conducting prescribed burning Tuesday on up to 111 acres on the Tiddly Winks Unit 9…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrest jailed Level 3 sex offender on new charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Level 3 registered sex offender has been arrested on new charges of encouraging child sex abuse while in the Deschutes County…
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Road rage caught on camera: Beaverton Police arrest driver suspected of running motorcyclist off Highway 26
Beaverton police have arrested the suspected driver of a minivan that sideswiped a motorcyclist on Highway 26 on Monday morning in what appeared to…
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Sisters is taking the lead in protecting Central Oregon’s dark skies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. However, increasing…
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Long-time downtown Bend restaurant 900 Wall closes suddenly
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another long-time staple of Bend’s dining scene closed down abruptly on Monday, as 900 Wall, a popular…
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Community Conversations: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is all about support – and you can help, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is making a difference in local classrooms, and you can help make it happen for students,…
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Springtime scene along the Deschutes: Bald eagle busy caring for baby eaglets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Terri Timberman says she was hiking along the Deschutes River near Odin Falls when she spotted a springtime sight of…
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City of Bend’s 2024 Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report now available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Water Services Department’s 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is now available, city…
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Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi on Highway 58 at Crescent Lake Highway
(Update: Adding video) CRESCENT LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crescent Lake Junction motorcyclist was killed early Saturday when he collided with a…
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CET to host Walk and Roll Tour, open house at Hawthorne Station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Commute Options and CET is hosting a Walk and Roll Tour…
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Skyliners Lodge won’t be closing soon after all: NatureConnect Central Oregon set to assume operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NatureConnect Central Oregon, formerly known as Central Oregon’s Children’s Forest, announced Monday that it will assume…
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First look: Here’s the early design for the new Bend Senior High Auditorium; open house set for next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School…
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Family of Taylor Wyss reveals Dahnte Cegers, brother of Caleb Cegers, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution
Caleb Cegers, who is charged with shooting and killing Redmond resident Taylor Wyss in downtown Bend in 2023, was back in court for a status hearing…
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Amid destructive wildfire season, defensible space spared homes: Oregon fire marshal urges action now
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last year, Oregon had one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history—1.9 million acres burned, communities…
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