CELEBRITY DINNER: Bend’s Hawkeye & Huckleberry hosting special event with Brie Larson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge in Bend has announced it’s welcoming in Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson, for her ‘Party…
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Governor Kotek declares food security emergency, directs $5 million to Oregon food banks on eve of SNAP benefits cutoff
(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day “food security emergency” late Wednesday and directed $5 million to…
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Junior Forecaster: Riley is ready for Halloween
Riley is in the 4th Grade at Elk Meadows Elementary school and is a fan of the rain. She loves the way it calms things down as well as the smell of…
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Crook County schools, other local districts stepping up to ensure families’ food access amid halt to federal benefits
(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and…
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Mayor Ed Fitch returns to city business as Redmond Council approves additional funding for east Redmond project
REDMOND, ORE. {KTVZ} — Redmond’s Tuesday night city council meeting carried both personal and political significance, marking Mayor Ed Fitch’s…
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Oregon father charged with child neglect in drowning death of 2-year-old son
(UPDATE: adding video) SILETZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County father has been charged with child neglect in connection with the drowning death…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers will see their bills drop this week, but it could be hard to spot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into…
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Local high schools unite for 80s rock-inspired musical
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School and Bend Senior High School are teaming up for their first-ever joint production, Head Over Heels, a jukebox…
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Soapy problems: Sunriver fountain filled with bubbles!
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A soapy problem returned to Sunriver as bubbles flowed out of the fountain you see right when you drive in through the main…
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Sunriver Music Festival issues call to artists for 49th season poster
Update: Adding video SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival invites a Central Oregon artist to create the commemorative 49th season…
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Crook County joins Operation Green Light to honor veterans this Veterans Day, invites community to join in effort
Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County is inviting the community to join them in supporting our…
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Bend-LaPine School Board met to discuss goals for the school district
(UPDATE: adding quotes from Dr. Steve Cook, adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Schools Board met on Tuesday for a work session to…
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Bend Police were wowed by the turnout at this year’s prescription drug take back event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has one word for it: “Wow!” Last Saturday, Bend Police and St. Charles hosted a prescription drug…
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There’s furry fun for all at the annual Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Contest in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon is inviting companion animals to enjoy the ghastly delights of Halloween at a special…
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Mt. Bachelor received 12″ of snow over the weekend, early skiers take to the mountain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow began falling at mid-mountain Friday night at Mt. Bachelor and turned to snow at the base Saturday morning…
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From pipe dream to half-pipe: Culver celebrates new skatepark with touching tribute after years of community effort
In Culver, families now have a new place to get active — and a lasting reminder of the kind of community spirit one woman inspired for…
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Redmond School District seeks applicants to fill three Budget Committee vacancies
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget…
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Log truck and semi collide, close Highway 20 east of Bend; here’s what authorities say happened
(Update: Adding video, more details) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crash involving a semi-truck and a loaded log truck caused no serious injuries but closed…
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Less pain at the pump: Oregon’s latest gas price drop is among the nation’s biggest, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the…
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Redmond managed camp project faces funding setback as costs rise over estimate
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — A plan to open a managed camp in Redmond by winter faced uncertainty after the Redmond City Council deadlocked in a split…
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