Emergency food bucks help Oregonians access fresh produce amid SNAP delays
As thousands of Oregonians face delays in receiving their November SNAP benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Farmers Market…
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‘Justice for James’: Family of homicide victim speaks out as investigation quietly continues
It’s been more than a month since 43-year-old James Herrera was found dead near Lake Simtustus in Jefferson County. His death has been ruled a…
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Police respond to incident during traffic stop near Safeway in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police were called to assist the Oregon State Police on Saturday evening following what began as a routine traffic stop near…
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Wagging tails steal the show at Old Mill District’s Halloween Pet Costume Contest
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Old Mill District was buzzing with Halloween excitement Friday evening as pets of all shapes, sizes, and species took center…
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‘We have been slammed’: food banks and pantries react to latest snap benefits issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families were supposed to receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November on Saturday. However they have not received it…
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Oregon appeals court overturns Ian Cranston’s manslaughter conviction in Bend shooting death of Barry Washington Jr.
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded the manslaughter conviction of Ian Cranston in the…
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Redmond woman killed, two people injured in crash at intersection of Highways 97 and 370
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman was killed and two people suffered minor injuries in a crash at the intersection of…
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City of Redmond wraps up 2-year reconstruction of SW Reservoir Drive; corridor now open to traffic
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond has announced that the final segment of the reconstructed SW Reservoir Drive, from SW 43rd Street to SW…
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Prineville pastor, accused of shooting cat, now charged with first-degree animal abuse
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville church pastor who allegedly shot a neighborhood cat and placed in a church dumpster…
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Shifting Seasons: How a warming climate is throwing honey bees out of sync
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Earth’s climate is changing. It always has, but this time, it’s warming. This warmer climate is already shaping the world…
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Deschutes County commissioners direct $70,000 to two organizations to combat food insecurity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners has approved $70,000 in county discretionary funds to support Central Oregon…
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Online searches, even AI tools can point you to the wrong Deschutes County non-emergency phone number
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 reminded residents Thursday to use the correct non-emergency number: 541-693-6911. They said some online…
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Three men face federal drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation, drug seizures across Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three men have been indicted on felony drug trafficking charges after a year-long investigation by the…
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Arraignment of Bend man accused of violent assault in his home has been delayed
On Thursday at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Bend resident Garry Dean Mode made an appearance in front of Deschutes County Circuit Judge Michelle…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sound alarm over local impacts of SNAP benefit cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery sounded an alarm in a joint statement…
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Update: Switch in direction for Bend’s Franklin Avenue detour has been delayed until next Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to…
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City Home expanding in the Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The home furnishing and decor store, City Home, is slated to expand into the old mill district in addition to a seasonal pop up…
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Bend Chamber announces new CEO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Chamber of commerce announced Sara Odendahl as its new CEO beginning November 3rd. The full press release is below: The…
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Reverse Trick-or-Treat: Bend business hosting food drive ahead of SNAP cut off
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You’re invited come Trick-or-Treat–but in reverse! At Holm Made Toffee Co. in Bend, the community is invited to ring the…
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