BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty organizations dedicated to Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund to spread the word about upcoming events and to maximize the number of people who get to experience them. Visit Bend funds the grants using taxes paid by
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has extended the window for accepting Retail Marijuana Dispensaries applications to Friday, May 30. Interested applicants can learn more about the requirements for operating a dispensary in Redmond as well as obtain a Land Use Verification application, the first of a three-part application process, on the City’s
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon were little changed this April, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. Private nonfarm employment increased slightly over the past month and year in all three Central Oregon counties, while total nonfarm employment showed varied growth. Here’s the full report KTVZ News received from Regional
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. — As families across Central Oregon prepare to honor those who gave their lives in service to the nation, one Bend-based nonprofit is working year-round to bring missing heroes home. Project Recover, a national leader in the search for and recovery of Americans Missing in Action (MIA), is using Memorial Day
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 2,108 Central Oregon homeless people counted in January’s annual Point in Time Count, a 17% increase from last year, the Homeless Leadership Coalition said Monday. The coalition said the regionwide survey is part of a federally mandated nationwide survey of people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on Tuesday 15 miles southeast of Bend, on the east side of Forest Service Road 18 just south of the junction with FSR 18 and FSR 25 and about a half-mile east of the Camp II Trailhead.
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(Update: Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places is seeking artists interested in painting a mural in the heart of Redmond as part of the RCAPP Sponsor Mural Program. The proposed location is at the NW corner of Black Butte Boulevard and 6th Street. Interested artists and artist teams
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As shuttered Shari’s storefronts rocked Central Oregon, many residents were thrilled to hear another Oregon favorite – Elmer’s Restaurants, is set to move in. Now, KTVZ News has uncovered that Elmer’s operated for nearly 20 years in Bend, and its previous location is filled by a local favorite for breakfast. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTV) — The city of Bend had some good news for Bend drivers Monday ahead of the big holiday weekend: Portland Avenue and the intersection of Wall Street and Olney Avenue, closed for months for construction projects, will reopen to traffic on Friday. But it’s limited good news: The city says Olney Avenue
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management is increasing readiness and bolstering rural firefighting efforts by transferring surplus BLM fire engines to local cooperators. Two recently Through the Rural Fire Readiness program, these transfers aim to improve wildfire preparedness, strengthen interagency cooperation, and help protect vital community resources. The RFR
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, who has been barred from testifying at trials due to false information given from the witness stand, has been expelled from the Oregon State Sheriff’s Association Board of Directors, the organization announced Monday. The news of his removal in a unanimous vote by 32
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 0.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 43.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last month, we shared the concerns residents have about a proposed PacifiCorp transmission line. The electric company’s 180-mile Blueprint South transmission line project would run from Powell Butte to Chiloquin. PacifiCorp is currently considering four possible routes for the line. Two of those options, Route A and Route B, have drawn
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon has a new place to call home. The nonprofit organization has moved into the new J Bar J Community Campus, located in northeast Bend on Silvis Road. “We thank J Bar J Youth Services because they’re the reason that we’re out here. They are
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(Update: adding video, comments from KPOV) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KPOV 88.9 FM, High Desert Community Radio, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is excited to announce it was awarded a generous $35,000 grant from the Fred W. Fields Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. This incredible support will help KPOV renovate and modernize our studio environment,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to its visitors — free camping and day-use parking on State Parks Day. State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing support of the state park system. It falls on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High school students got a look at career paths in healthcare at COCC’s Health Careers Expo. Students rotated through four hands-on sessions, exploring programs like dental assisting, medical assisting, nursing, veterinary and pharmacy technician training, and EMS. “It gives them some idea if they’re interested in pursuing a program and also
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Antique and Artisan Market is being held at Sundance Meadows Ranch in southeast Bend. Local artists, antique vendors, and even young entrepreneurs are showcasing their finds and talents. It’s a family-run event put on by two sisters — they even received a little help from their granddaughters and 93-year old
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School hosted an open house Thursday evening to show the early designs for the new auditorium, replacing the facility that was demolished last year due to structural issues. The new plans include ways to showcase more Bend High spirit. Including its wall of notable alumni. The new auditorium
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A 27-year-old Bend man accused of fatally stabbing another man last week was arraigned Friday on a second-degree murder indictment while police seek help from the public in the case.
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