REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help local parents secure essential supplies. The Redmond-based charity provides clothing, diapers and other equipment for children up to age 8. The donation is part of a KTVZ initiative, sponsored by Mid-Oregon
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Redmond Police Department, in partnership with FIXBend, announced Thursday it has installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the department, on the external east fence. The device is free of charge for use by the public to assist in locating the owners of lost pets as part of the Rawley Project, an initiative to provide
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The Oregon Speed Zone Review Panel will meet virtually next week to discuss a proposal to reduce the speed limit from 45 to 40 mph on Helmholtz Way. The City of Redmond and Deschutes County are seeking approval of a more consistent speed reduction on the whole roadway.
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department is searching for a runaway teenager. Tyler Kalama, aged 13, was last seen walking in the West Hills Subvision on The Warm Springs Reservation, on February 24th. According to the flier posted by the Warm Springs Police Department’s facebook page, he is described as 5’6″,
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A Deschutes County judge found a Sunriver-area woman guilty Thursday on nine counts of assault, criminal mistreatment and coercion involving her 9-year-old stepson, while her parents were convicted on charges, including tampering with evidence.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Club of Central Oregon will host a public forum on March 19th to examine the expansion of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and new district mapping. The event, titled “The Deschutes County Commission’s Next Chapter and Your Vote in 2026,” will explore how these structural changes affect upcoming
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion, negotiations and a referendum, Oregonians may be heading to the ballot box in May to vote on whether to scrap gas tax and vehicle fee increases that aimed to cover an ODOT budget shortfall. But opponents are going to court to keep it on the November election
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Submarine Veterans will host a christening ceremony for its S.S. Redside model submarine on Saturday, March 7. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at the Riverbend Park pavilion in Bend. The organization, established in 2002, recently expanded its membership to begin a project honoring local
Continue ReadingThree fire districts around Deschutes County plan to ask voters for new or higher five-year tax levies in measures on the May 19 primary election ballot to add wildfire risk reduction and firefighter-EMT staff, deal with rising costs and cut response times.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New a new shuttle service to Portland could be coming to Bend. Pacific Crest Bus Lines is a local, veteran-owned company which offers intercity travel across the state. Their routes take people to several major destinations across Oregon, including Portland, Eugene, Medford and Salem. By utilizing grants and sponsorships, the company
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibits firearms inside city facilities, aligning with a recent state law meant to enhance safety in public buildings. The newly adopted chapter of the Bend Municipal Code, Chapter 3.120, mirrors Oregon Senate Bill 243, the Community Safety Firearms Act,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), then on Saturday at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery. The fun fundraising event continues every weekend of March at various Bend breweries. “The Pup Crawl combines
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community were on full display at the 2026 Bend WinterFest, raising $7,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. Held Feb. 13–15 in the Old Mill District, the annual celebration once again brought together thousands of locals and visitors for a weekend
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(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits, in Deschutes County.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gavaughn Bates, the 25-year-old Deschutes County man accused of murdering his mother in front of minors, appeared virtually in Deschutes County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon for the first
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Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on KTVZ+. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Skiers and snowboarders will gather at Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, March 8th, for the inaugural ‘Runs for Wishes’ Ski-A-Thon. The fundraiser was spearheaded by 11-year-old
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue undertook a challenging rescue effort for a Bend man who got lost on a weekend hike in the Ochoco National Forest. As it turned out, he walked through the night after calling for help and found a home where a resident drove him back to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers and inspire the next generation of scientists. While more women are studying and working in scientific fields than ever before, men continue to outnumber them in many areas. According to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before construction begins this summer on a new facility. The Lava Bears hosted crosstown rival Mountain View in the Civil War matchup, marking the last contest ever played
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SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Historic Grand Theatre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the competition features 11 finalists
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and ammunition in the Deschutes National Forest. Cody Joe Hunt, a convicted felon, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release. The sentencing follows a Feb. 13, 2025, incident where
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