KIDS Center asks the community to give families ‘Hope for the Holidays’
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This holiday season, Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in…
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BLM extends guide permit application period for Lower Deschutes and Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic Rivers
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is extending the deadline to apply for new special recreation permits for guiding…
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2,500 MILES: Austin man walks from Texas to Oregon for mental health, on track to reach Bend this weekend
(update: adding video, comments from Alex Bradley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Austin man walking more than 2,500 miles to honor his best friend and…
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Deschutes County commissioners to take up proposed five-district map, recommended by committee on 4-3 vote
Deschutes County commissioners next Wednesday will take up a contentious five-district map for future commissioner elections, recommended on a recent…
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To protect deer and elk habitat, Deschutes National Forest wildlife winter range closures begin next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four annual winter range closures take effect next Monday across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for…
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OSP arrests California truck driver after SUV struck his jackknifed semi on Highway 20, killing two people
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A California truck driver was arrested by Oregon State Police on two counts of criminally negligent homicide after an SUV struck…
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Oregon business group urges lawmakers to act on ‘unsanctioned public camping,’ prepares possible ballot measure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon business organization is calling on state lawmakers to restore local control over “unsanctioned public camping” – and…
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Thanksgiving help in Central Oregon, deals and support
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — For many Central Oregonians, the cost of Thanksgiving this year feels tougher despite some good news on food prices. Rising…
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Oregon Supreme Court ruling has state reviewing, recalculating prison sentences – and 17 released inmates back behind bars
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sentences are being recalculated for hundreds of current or former Oregon prison inmates after a state…
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Thanksgiving Grand Buffet happening at Bend’s Riverhouse Convention Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have not made your Thanksgiving plans, it’s not too late. There’s going to be a massive banquet in Bend, with some of…
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Central Oregon Health Council releases diabetes ‘community snapshot’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Diabetes is one of the most common health challenges in Central Oregon. To coincide with Diabetes Awareness Month, the Central…
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Bend’s Jennifer McCaffrey named Old Mill District’s 2025 Winter Art Series Artist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Whatever you do, don’t put Jennifer McCaffrey in a box. Known for her expressive oil paintings, McCaffrey, the artist…
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Washington man arrested in Redmond, accused of traveling for sex with ’14-year-old girl’ who was actually undercover officer
A Washington state man was arrested Monday in Redmond and arraigned Tuesday on charges he traveled to Central Oregon to engage in sex with a…
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Cascade Natural Gas crews stop leak, repair line broken by contractor that closed Highway 126 for several hours
A contractor working on an ADA curb ramp project in Redmond hit a natural gas line Monday afternoon, causing a leak that shut Highway 126 and other…
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Holiday and year-round scams hit Central Oregon hard—here’s how to stay safe
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As the holidays approach, scammers ramp up their efforts to deceive consumers—and Central Oregonians are among the many…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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Show me the way: Western town of Sisters asks community for input on new directional, other sign designs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters is inviting the community to help select a design for signs to better help new visitors find their way…
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‘Tis the season to cut and bring home your own Christmas tree from the Deschutes National Forest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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Bend Fire & Rescue hosting food drive for NeighborImpact to combat food insecurity during the holidays
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From now through Dec. 12, Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to bring non-perishable food…
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