DCSO help two farm animals get adopted; many more still in need of a home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Two farm animals under the care of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s office have found their forever homes. Atlas the horse and…
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Vietnamese restaurant coming to Bend’s Old Mill District this spring, taking Mill Works Pub’s spot
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southeast Asian cuisine is coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. Pho 88, which will offer…
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New Pacific Power Operations Center in Bend unites offices, also will train line crews from across the region
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power’s brand-new Bend operations center is now open, combining three existing Bend facilities into one state-of-the-art…
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Bynum votes no as House passes funding bill, says it will scrap $10.7 million for five Central Oregon projects
Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) voted against H.R. 1968, the partisan Continuing Resolution on Tuesday as the House voted 217-213 to pass President…
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Local group fails to make Mt. Bachelor bid by deadline but still hopes to play role in its future
The community group that formed in an attempt to bid for and acquire the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort has acknowledged they were unable to submit a bid…
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Oregon House passes Rep. Breese Iverson bill to recognize Oregon Farmer and Rancher Day each March
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 3141-A Tuesday by a vote of 57-1. Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson,…
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Central Oregon loses 1,300 jobs as 2025 begins, but January unemployment rates hold steady
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon unemployment rates were unchanged in January, though the region saw a 1,300-job reduction as 2025 began, the…
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Final report on tragic avalanche that killed Terry and Renee Skjersaa finds no ‘red flags’ to warn them of danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A final report on last month’s avalanche that killed a well-known Bend couple says that while skiers Terry and Renee…
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The Bend Planning Commission is making strides to combat the housing crisis
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — In the latest Bend Planning Commission meeting on Monday, the Commission reviewed a number of projects; from tariffs to blight.…
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Bend Science Station students make their mark at COCC Regional Science Expo, earn top honors, national recognition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight high school students from the Bend Science Station made an impressive mark at the COCC Regional Science Expo on Friday,…
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Street Dog Hero hosts record-breaking spay/neuter clinic; 948 animals helped in Chetumal, Mexico
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-based Street Dog Hero announced Monday the successful completion of a record-breaking spay/neuter clinic in Chetumal,…
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The city of Bend has brought in over $7.8 million in hotel room taxes since last July: How does it help locals?
New data shows the money brought in from taxes on tourist lodging since the start of the fiscal year last July 1 has reached nearly $8 million.…
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Inovia Vein in Bend raising awareness of Thrombosis, including potential dangers and treatment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — March marks National Thrombosis Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about the risks of blood clots, which…
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Cynthia Engel rejoins OSU-Cascades to lead student career development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cynthia Engel, a leader with nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, has rejoined Oregon State University-Cascades as…
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Oregon Senate unanimously passes Bend Sen. Broadman’s bill aimed at spurring homebuilding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) let groups of property owners share in the cost of infrastructure development collectively,…
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Deschutes County, Hooker Creek hit impasse in talks to purchase new landfill site east of Bend
(Update: Added video) Commissioners will review and consider their options next week BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Eight months of negotiations to acquire…
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14-year old snowmobile rider recovering from crash into tree near Elk Lake
A Lake Oswego teen who crashed a snowmobile into a tree near Elk Lake on Saturday is in stable condition and recovering, the Deschutes County…
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Bend Police report more arrests but fewer calls in 2024, credit options such as Community Crisis Response Team
Calls for service by Bend Police officers dropped in 2024 and crime numbers remained flat, Police Chief Mike Krantz says in the agency’s…
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Mt. Bachelor proposes improvements to Northwest Express lift; Forest Service reviewing plans, seeks comments
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor is seeking U.S. Forest Service approval of a future modernization of its Northwest Express…
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Margaret Hoffman of Bend, Chuck Sams of Pendleton joining NW Power and Conservation Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Power and Conservation Council will welcome two new Oregon members at its March 11-12 meeting: Margaret…
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