Show us your Garden: A pioneer, a beached boat and a dual-purpose greenhouse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we showcase more awesome gardens from here in Central Oregon. A Palapa that has been shrouded by some cattails that…
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Medford woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years for fatal DUII crash that took the life of a well-known Bend chef
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Medford woman arrested after a DUII crash in Medford last fall that took the life of a well-known, long-time Bend chef,…
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Summer should end with memories, not arrests: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office urges sober driving
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend approaches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining…
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Prosecution, defense paint differing views as trial begins of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect Samson Garner
The attempted murder trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event in 2023 began Wednesday with a…
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‘Times are harder now’: La Pine Community Kitchen hosting Labor Day food drive to address drop in donations
(update: Adding video, adding comments from kitchen guests, kitchen manager) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine Community Kitchen is calling on the…
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UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area
Hours after seeking the public’s help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford,…
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30 Oregon school districts selected to receive literacy funding boost
OREGON (KTVZ) — 30 school districts across Oregon have been selected to receive a funding boost, all in the name of literacy. The Oregon Department…
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Bend-La Pine Schools honors exceptional AP Exam students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend-La Pine School District is celebrating the academic achievements of some outstanding students. Those who earned a top…
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Pursuit of speeding, reckless driver who hit patrol car, missed several other vehicles ends in Bend man’s arrest
(Update: DCSO clarifies some details of events) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pursuit of a reckless driver that began in Bend ended in Sunriver Tuesday…
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Jury seated in trial of Samson Garner, accused of planning 2023 mass shooting at Smith Rock
UPDATE: On Tuesday, a jury was seated in the Samson Garner trial. A jury of 7 men and 8 women were seated. Twelve jurors were sworn in on Tuesday…
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos…
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La Pine-area raid by Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Team turns up grow; owner cited
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man was cited for an illegal marijuana grow that was seized in a raid late last week. Here’s a news release…
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Governor Kotek issues drought declarations for Coos and Wheeler counties, bringing total so far this year to seven
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday she has declared a drought in Coos and Wheeler counties through an executive order and…
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Local affordable housing developer RootedHomes expands down payment help for veterans, offers up to $60,000
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday a…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates inch upward in July amid job losses, echoing statewide picture
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in…
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Bend Police see uptick in illegal vehicles masquerading as e-bikes
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend Police Department is raising concerns about a sharp increase in illegal vehicles showing up on city streets. Officers…
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Learn how it works: Crook County seeks applicants for its first-ever County College program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is excited to launch its first-ever County College program and is now accepting applications from community…
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‘We don’t give up searching’: Recovery effort for the final Dillon Falls tubing victim continues, nearly a month after tragedy
As the search for a missing man continues at Dillon Falls, searchers are turning to high-tech…
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Back to School: Bend-La Pine Schools launch new app that can help your kids catch the bus on time
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new app being used by Bend-La Pine Schools called My Ride K-12, and it gives parents up-to-date…
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‘Killer Burger’ opens in Bend, near the city’s new Costco
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve…
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