COCC joins national ‘Week Without Driving’ campaign
With a mission of encouraging carpooling, bus rides and bike trips in the name of recognizing that some one-third of Americans aren’t able to…
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Motorcycle-pickup crash closes Highway 22E at Idanha for several hours, delays Central Oregon travelers
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a pickup Saturday night that closed state Highway 22E at Idanha…
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Early morning roll-over car crash in south Bend closed northbound highway lanes for hours
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Bend Police responded to a roll-over car crash on Highway 97 near…
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Bend cancer survivors and advocates travel to nation’s capital to urge Congress to take a stand in the fight against cancerÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week, more than 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto…
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A massive crane used for Deschutes County Courthouse construction has been removed
Commuters using a busy stretch of downtown Bend road take note — a section of Bond Street off Greenwood Avenue is closed as crews work on the…
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Crews contain RV Fire in Juniper Ridge’s Temporary Short Stay Area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Late Sunday morning, Deschutes County 911 received several reports of an RV fire in the Juniper Ridge Temporary Short Stay Area…
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Love Downtown Bend? Here’s how you can help as a volunteer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Business Association is looking for volunteers to keep Bend thriving. Whether you can give a few hours or want…
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Community invited to honor veterans during 2025 Honor Flight events
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) invites community members to help honor and support local veterans as they prepare for a…
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Two juveniles break in and damage Sam Johnson Park in Redmond; Face vandalism charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Two juveniles face felony charges after damaging construction materials at Sam Johnson Park in Redmond Tuesday night.…
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‘How much more am I going to have to advocate?’: Federal cuts threaten Oregon programs for deaf-blind students
(update: adding video, adding comments from Redmond mother, CODSN) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some Oregon families are concerned after learning programs…
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Hayden Homes ranks #3 in Fortune’s 2025 “Best Workplaces in Construction” list
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes just received a major national honor. It ranked #3 on Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Best…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon at 200% capacity after 79 dog seizures from neglect cases
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a massive influx of seized dogs, including 46 poodles and 33 Toy Australian Shepherds, the Humane…
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Vigil honoring lives lost, including 9/11 victims and Charlie Kirk, held in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday night on downtown Bend’s Peace Corner, hundreds gathered to honor recent lives lost due to violence and those that…
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Janelle Bynum and lawmakers from CA & OR introduce new wildfire legislation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, along with other lawmakers from California and Oregon, aimed at giving wildfire victims…
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KTVZ Anchors Reflect on Covering 9/11 in Real Time
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) The September 11th attacks forever changed America — and for two KTVZ broadcasters, the memories of that morning remain…
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Problem Solvers: Longstanding Bend homeless camp highlights clash between addiction, enforcement, and compassion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-standing homeless camp at Second Street and DeKalb Avenue continues to spark frustration among…
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Bend Fire and Bend Heroes Foundation commemorate those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bend Fire and the Bend Heroes Foundation placed 35 flags at…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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DCSO releases results of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a national campaign over the Labor Day weekend, addressing…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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