St. Charles Health System funds food insecurity programs in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Charles Health System is providing grant funding to community organizations to help Central Oregonians access affordable…
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COCC makes its case on balancing wages and financial stability as union classified workers weigh possible strike
(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its…
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Jefferson County ranching couple sue Central Electric Cooperative for over $10 million, blaming utility for Cram Fire
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County ranching couple has sued Central Electric Cooperative for more than $10 million,…
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Highway 26 traffic stop, drug-detection K-9’s alert leads to search of car, arrest of Redmond, Prineville men
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A traffic stop on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras led to a drug-detection K-9’s alert, a search and the arrest of two men from…
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‘So deserving’: Mama Eva, the viral Cane Corso, is still looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late…
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Oregon’s ski and outdoor industries face liability and insurance challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers in Salem are debating two competing bills aimed at addressing liability and insurance concerns for Oregon’s ski and…
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DECISION 2026: One-on-one with gubernatorial candidate David Medina
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate David Medina visited Central Oregon this week as the latest stop on his campaign trail ahead…
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Redmond Cheer team wins National Championship & 3rd place honors in Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KTVZ)– Redmond’s Varsity Game Day team captured the 2026 JAMZ Level 3 Small Coed National Championship title. The team also secured…
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Ski 4 Schools: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation partners with Mt. Bachelor, raises over $28,000 for local students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation continues its partnership with Mt. Bachelor and the Ski 4 Schools program, now in its…
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SWAT Team arrests Bend-area fugitive wanted on several warrants at a home south of Sunriver
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team went to a home south of Sunriver Wednesday morning and arrested a Bend-area…
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Sisters man accused of stealing several city, school and construction vehicles around the region
.A Sisters man arrested in December for stealing a front loader from a construction site and ramming a family member’s SUV has been arrested again in…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend welcomes Jennifer Graham as new chief operating officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend have announced Jennifer Graham as the organization’s new chief operating officer. The…
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‘Women of the Snow’ workshop starts Feb. 26, building skills and confidence at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Women of the Snow Spring 6-Week Workshop begins Thursday, Feb. 26, offering consecutive weekly sessions for intermediate and…
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Detour on Division for Irrigation project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A detour on Division Street from Highway 97 is in place while The North Unit Irrigation District replaces fish screens in the…
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UPDATE: Prineville Police investigate stabbing after reported domestic dispute, 18-year-old arrested
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — UPDATE: 02/24/2026: According to the Prineville Police Department, just after 9 p.m. Sunday evening, the 18-year-old…
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House Republicans halt floor work, demand investigation for complaint against Bend lawmaker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Republicans paused floor deliberations Monday to protest the handling of a conduct complaint against Representative…
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Run for the Roses: Bend FFA’s benefit dinner and auction set for March 7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend says it is offering sponsorship and grant funding to organizations working to build a more connected, inclusive…
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Cascades East Transit set to host ‘Transit 101’ pop-up and pass sign-up events around region
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Increase your mobility and confidence with Cascades East Transit’s Transit 101 and pass enrollment pop-up events, the agency…
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COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike
Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage…
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