Community tackles rising concerns over animal welfare in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A passionate group of animal advocates, local leaders, and residents gathered at Silvermoon Brewing Tuesday evening for a…
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OSU Cascades introduces its “Little Kits Early Care” for families in need of affordable child care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University Cascades has unveiled its newest addition to campus the “Little Kits Early Care” child care center,…
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Senator Broadman announces $4 million state loan guarantee for new multifamily housing in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing…
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Museum at Warm Springs to host opening of 32nd annual Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit
WARM SPRINGS, Ore., (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit”…
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Deschutes National Forest plans up to 15,000 acres of pile burning this fall and winter; here’s where
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday,…
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Ranae Staley steps down as The Giving Plate’s executive director; Donna Mills chosen to serve in interim role
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ranae Staley has made the decision to step down from her role as The Giving Plate’s executive director,…
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Sign of the snowy season: ODOT closes the gates on the west side of McKenzie Pass
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Weekend snowfall over the Cascades has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to close the…
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Scam Alert: Deschutes County warns of recent ‘phishing’ emails that aim to steal your personal information
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County staff warned community members Tuesday of a recent email “phishing” scam and advised…
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Oregon gas prices keep falling ‘like the autumn leaves,’ AAA reports; Bend average now below $4 a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA…
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COCC receives federal grant to help low-income, first-generation students succeed
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140…
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OSU-Cascades’ early fall enrollment numbers highlight growth in high-demand degree programs
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said…
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‘Soil Alive!’: High Desert Museum’s new exhibit invites visitors to journey underground, explore a hidden world
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. Next Saturday, the High Desert…
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New ‘permit-ready’ modular homes arrive in Redmond; community invited to ribbon-cutting
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timbergon Modular says it is launching its newest modular home solutions in Redmond, “designed for…
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Changing seasons bring shifts in business – and daily life – across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon’s familiar sunshine is slowly giving way to chilly mornings and crisp evenings. While the changing colors and…
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Search ends in tragedy: Bend man dies after motorcycle crash in Horse Ridge area east of Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who went missing after a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride was found dead Monday morning in the…
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City of Sisters inviting community to open forum on plans for new Northwest Park
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting community members to an Open Forum on city plans for a new Northwest Park on Tuesday, October…
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Fresh snow covers Mount Bachelor as crews prep for ski season
Mt. Bachelor received 5 inches of fresh snow overnight Sunday into Monday morning, signaling winter is on the…
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Deschutes County Behavioral Health, Goodwill plan Clothing and Job Bonanza for young adults in Bend, Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Behavioral Health has announced a used Clothing Bonanza for young adults aged 14 to 27 at The Drop locations in…
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ATV driver seriously injured in Crook County rollover crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man suffered a severe arm injury in an ATV rollover crash on Sunday at Walton Lake Sno-Park, an official said.…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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