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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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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