Four films shown at last fall’s Bend Film Festival are now Oscar-nominated
Movie producer Christian Norlyk will never forget the moment he found out his short film was nominated for an Oscar.…
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Small construction co. thanks Redmond Police for recovering stolen trailer, tools, likely saving 7 jobs, business
Police said company did much right, with good inventory, security cameras REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Washington construction business working on a…
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Bend nonprofit In Our Backyard preparing for ‘Linking Freedom Day’ in Vegas, ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
In Our Backyard, a Bend-based nonprofit devoted to stopping human trafficking, is once again traveling to the Super Bowl, as it has for several…
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Lighthouse Navigation Center official outlines drug policies, what’s expected of those staying at Bend shelter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An alleged fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend were arrested earlier this week, accused of dealing the drug around a…
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Golden eagle Aquila, rescued after a car crash 40 years ago, passes after decades as Sunriver Nature Center icon
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a heartfelt tribute, the Sunriver Nature Center acknowledged on Wednesday the recent passing of their golden eagle,…
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Community tips lead to traffic stop, raid, arrest of suspected Bend fentanyl trafficker, his brother and girlfriend
Community tips led to the arrest of a Bend-area fentanyl trafficker during a Highway 97 traffic stop in Terrebonne, as well as his older brother and…
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Bend, Redmond mayors discuss how property tax limits, higher costs pose budget challenges
Oregon voters close to 30 years ago put a cap on how much property taxes could increase each year — just one of the factors that are now a given…
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Firefighters stop equipment fire at Bright Wood’s Culver plant, keep it from spreading
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jefferson County firefighters used their 105-foot aerial ladder Tuesday afternoon to reach a fire in equipment at the Bright…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend Education Association leaders talk about new 4-year contract agreement
After months of lengthy negotiations and amid plans to call in a state mediator, negotiators for the Bend-La Pine Schools and Bend Education…
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Bend man halts building ADU after city charges nearly $60,000 in SDCs, fees; city says it’s too big to be an ADU
A Bend man is speaking up about his experience over the last couple of years in dealing with the city of Bend after he says they tried to charge him…
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‘Protect the roads from the elements of Mother Nature’: City of Bend crews patching up potholes from winter storm
With a series of winter storms over, at least for now, the city of Bend is getting to work on the post-freeze potholes.…
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Redmond police, CERT raid homeless camp on BLM land east of city, recover $50K in stolen items; two arrested
A two-week Redmond Police Department investigation led to a raid Tuesday on a homeless camp on BLM land east of the city, the recovery of $50,000…
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Your photos: Another glorious High Desert sunrise
Do special sunrises on the High Desert ever get old? Not to us! And thankfully, not to you, either – thanks for sharing such special scenes with us!…
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Leaks, heating issues prompt Crook County School Board to put $11 million ‘Band-Aid bond’ on May 21 ballot
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board voted unanimously Monday night to ask voters to support an $11 million maintenance bond…
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Former Alfalfa Fire District volunteers voice concern over chief’s conduct, spending, OSHA violations; LaVallee responds
Three former Alfalfa Fire District volunteers and firefighters are coming forward to express their concerns over the conduct and practices of Fire…
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Dog on walk across street from Knott Landfill finds part of human foot; officials say its likely from medical procedure
A person walking several dogs in a vacant field across SE 27th Street from Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill reported a startling, even grisly find…
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Bend man who accidentally shot his 7-year-old son facing assault, other charges; boy recovering at Portland hospital
A 32-year-old Bend man who accidentally shot his 7-year-old son with a handgun at their home Sunday afternoon has been cited on assault and other…
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Mid-January series of severe winter storms spikes ODOT’s hours in overtime, tons of salt, many gallons of deicer used
It’s hard to believe, with Monday’s spring-like weather, but two weeks ago most of Oregon was dealing with a days-long severe bout of snow and…
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NeighborImpact funds create nearly 800 more child care slots, help existing facilities: How are providers faring?
NeighborImpact has been actively working to alleviate the child care crisis in Central Oregon by bolstering the growth of child care services, adding…
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COCC Foundation awarding record $2 million in scholarships for 2024-25 academic year; criteria simplified
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Foundation is awarding $2 million in scholarships for the coming 2024-25 academic year —…
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