CENTRAL OREGON — (KTVZ) With Election Day just one week away, ballot returns in Central Oregon are running ahead of the pace recorded during the 2022 midterm election.An early look at Oregon Secretary of State data shows more ballots have been returned in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties compared with the same point in the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is holding a groundbreaking ceremony next week at the Redmond campus for its transformative manufacturing center expansion and remodel. The event will take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. College President Greg Pereira, college staff, students and local industry partners will gather to commemorate the
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon photographers and business owners are coming together to offer Silver Rail Elementary families an afternoon of connection, comfort, and moments of joy following the October 15th tragedy. The community event will begin at 2:00 p.m. November 7th at Alpenglow Park in Bend. It will feature complimentary
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is moving to adopt a new Wildland-Urban Interface Code to help protect homes, neighborhoods and natural areas in Central Oregon as wildfire risks continue to rise. The proposed code aims to increase safety in fire-prone locations across the community. It focuses on strengthening standards for defensible space,
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville is reminding families to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. As trick-or-treaters head out for a night of spooky fun, officials recommend carrying a flashlight or glow stick to help children stay visible to drivers. Walking with a friend and sticking together are also encouraged. Parents should check
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend residents can attend an open house on Thursday, Oct. 29, to learn about the planned expansion of the Bond Street and Reed Market Road roundabout and share their priorities with the project team.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new housing development in Redmond is offering 16 modular rental units to help address the area’s housing crisis. The Canyon Cottages community, created by Timbergon, will feature rentals priced at approximately $1,800 per month, which includes all utilities. Vicente González is the founder of Timbergon, says modular homes go up
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students from several schools staged walkouts today to honor the victims of the Silver Rail incident while demanding increased protections and safety changes for students. The demonstrations come as high schoolers directly confront threats of gun violence. KTVZ heard from local students an opportunity to speak out about safety
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up 2-3 inches of snow in the base area overnight, bringing fresh snowfall to the mountain. In photos and video provided by the resort, the mountain is starting to look like a winter wonderland, with a targeted early December opening date.
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A Statement from Saylor’s Family: Our family would like to share an update on our daughter, Saylor Graham-Poarch, as she continues to recover after being shot at her school. Saylor was in critical condition at first, but she’s now stable and has been moved out of the ICU. She has a long recovery ahead, and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy got hands-on search and rescue training over the weekend. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team worked with students Sunday, teaching them how to track people, recover evidence, and use police radios. The program gives students a chance to learn directly from law
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County voters who need a replacement ballot mailed for the Nov. 3 General Election must request one by Thursday, Oct. 29. Thursday is the last day the county elections office can send replacement ballots through the mail. Voters who have not received their ballot by mail or who require a
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorial cross now stands along Highway 26 near milepost 88 in Warm Springs, marking the place where tribal elder Mary Smith was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run earlier this year. Mary’s family shared a photo of the memorial with KTVZ News. They hope the cross will keep her story
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Silver Rail Elementary School PTO says its two existing online fundraisers now show nearly $70,000 in contributions, but the organization has not yet developed a plan for how that money will be used. In an extensive update sent to Silver Rail families, the PTO outlined its response since the October
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October by highlighting the workforce contributions of individuals with disabilities. This year’s theme for the awareness month is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” WorkSource Oregon, a statewide partnership that includes the department’s Workforce Operations division, operates 37 centers across the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Parks crews will treat about 24 acres of the Dry Canyon for cheatgrass next Monday and Tuesday, weather permitting. The invasive weed dries out early and can create dense fuel that allows wildfires to spread quickly. The work will start near the Wastewater Treatment Facility and move south
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community gathering in Bend tonight will bring students, parents, school staff and community members together to discuss healing and recovery following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The event, titled “Let’s Talk About How We Heal,” is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hop
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Friday that the Treasury will return about $7 million in unclaimed property this month to about 13,000 people as part of the agency’s 2026 “Checks Without Claims” initiative. Typically, people need to file a claim with Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program to receive their unclaimed funds.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond is inviting residents, employees and local businesses to help shape the community’s housing future by participating in a public survey scheduled to run through Friday, Nov. 6. The survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVTDSTK
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