Tuff Shed in Redmond celebrates grand opening with community event
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tuff Shed is celebrating the grand opening of its new Redmond Sales and Design Center with a free three-day community event. …
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A chance to say ‘thanks’: Bend Teacher Appreciation Dinner planned at Mountain Burger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Sunday, the Bend community will gather at Mountain Burger to celebrate the people who inspire the next generation—our…
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State Rep. Emerson Levy, Bend Police sergeant to take part in bipartisan roundtable on phone-free schools rule
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next Tuesday evening, Sen. Lisa Reynolds, MD (D-Portland), who worked with Governor Tina Kotek on her recent executive order…
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Deschutes County outlines five-year plans for federally funded La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County provided new details Friday about how it will use a newly awarded $3.4 million USDA Forest Service Community…
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SCAM ALERT: Oregonians warned about fake ‘government officials’ urging you to convert savings into gold bars
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -– A state agency issued a warning to Oregonians on Friday about a “gold bar” scam that’s rapidly…
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5.9-magnitude earthquake rumbles off southern Oregon coast; over two-dozen people report feeling it
(Update: More information, background from USGS spokesman) BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake rumbled off the southern Oregon coast…
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La Pine to open state-funded outdoor education park for youth and families
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine is developing a first-of-its-kind outdoor education park, fully funded by ODFW. The Lorimor Heritage Outdoor Education…
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‘The goal is to increase access’: Pet Pals program helps local seniors’ pets, but funding cuts threaten services
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its…
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Oregon Department of Forestry to receive Community Wildfire Defense Grant
OREGON (KTVZ) — Two project proposals led by the Oregon Department of Forestry along with four other projects in Oregon have been selected to be…
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Redmond Fire and Rescue to re-open outdoor burning next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in…
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Shifting Seasons: Sustainable agriculture in Central Oregon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors of climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the…
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Pay it Forward: Deschutes County Search & Rescue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of the best parts of life in Central Oregon is the great outdoors but when something goes wrong on an adventure, there’s…
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Drug agents find fentanyl, meth and guns in crashed car, arrest two fugitives north of Madras
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-term drug investigation concluded Wednesday night when a suspected trafficker’s vehicle crashed…
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City of Bend survey finds overwhelming ‘hate’ for Greenwood Avenue ‘road diet,’ despite massive increase in cyclists, pedestrians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A year-old pilot program to reduce traffic speeds, improve safety, and encourage walking and cycling has sparked sharp division…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue reopens outdoor burning next week, but there are rules – and debris burning is banned in the city
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue announced Thursday it will reopen outdoor burning at 8 a.m. next Wednesday, October 1, but advised…
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Community Conversations: New cleanup effort ‘The Big Bend Pickup’ launches in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend…
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COCC receives $1.3 million federal grant to support students pursuing futures in behavioral health fields
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services…
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Update: Fire that heavily damaged SW Redmond home caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
Authorities have found the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a southwest Redmond home Wednesday night. Residents got out unhurt and firefighters…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marks one year of deflection program with graduation ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based…
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Federal charges filed against Madras man, days after his arrest on drug trafficking charges
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man arrested last Friday along Interstate 84, accused of trafficking drugs between Washington state and Central…
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