Central Oregon Labor Chapter holds annual picnic for union members and their families
The Central Oregon Labor Chapter held a picnic attended by dozens of union members and their families to celebrate the federal holiday and the…
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Chesterton Academy Mater Dei, Bend Oregon’s first Catholic High School opens this Fall
(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school.…
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Franklin Avenue Temporary One-way Closure Begins September 2
(Update: Adding video) Construction will begin Tuesday on Franklin Avenue, between Fourth and Eighth streets, to improve safety for all…
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Welding setup leak and extension cord led to storage container explosion in NE Bend, severely damaging two businesses, impacting four others, and rattling residents across Central Oregon
(UPDATE: Interview with Deputy Fire Marshal, business owner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, residents from around Central Oregon…
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Pet Pals: Meet Mango Jr. the most talkative cat you’ll ever meet
Meet the adorable and very outgoing Mango Jr. She is the most talkative cat we have ever had in the studio. Mango and a plethora of other pets will…
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Bend family moves into first home thanks to a local nonprofit
Bend Family Moves Into First Home With Help From Nonprofit Bend, Ore. — After years of struggle, Laura Elder and her daughters are celebrating a…
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Road Work to cause delays on Tumalo Road and other Central Oregon routes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers should expect delays this week as several road projects get underway in Central Oregon. On Tumalo Road, crews will be…
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Juniper Elementary marks 60 years with celebration and open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Juniper Elementary is celebrating a big milestone: its 60th anniversary. The school, which first opened in 1965, welcomed…
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Deschutes County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk
Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for…
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Geoff Hinds is leaving after 6 years as the Director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the…
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Oregon doubles energy bill assistance funding to help families address the rising cost of living
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes…
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Bend’s Outback Water Facility Expansion could mean higher water bills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at…
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Matsutake mushroom harvest season opens Sept. 2nd on the Deschutes National Forest
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — The commercial harvest season for Matsutake mushrooms on the Deschutes National Forest runs Sept. 2 through Nov. 3. Permits…
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Back to School: Bend La Pine Schools using technology as tool in curriculum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology quickly advancing, schools are having to adjust, adapt, and evolve to the digital world by implementing…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory at Ochoco Lake due to potent toxins
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due…
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS: Oregon Department of Forestry recommends less-traveled state campgrounds for Labor Day Weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of…
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Show Us Your Garden, pollinators and sunflowers
This week we share with you three really special gardens. A garden with a breathtaking view of the sunsets each night, another with a towering…
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Infant Bobbi from Bend is fighting for her life, as she experiences heart failure and sepsis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First-time mom from Bend, Amanda Grippin, is turning to the public for help as her infant daughter battles life-threatening…
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Clear the Shelters: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Rescue Ranch has friendly farm animals looking for forever homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the entire month of August, KTVZ and our local shelter and business partners once again teamed up to clear the shelters and…
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Back to School: Mental health resources available for students in need at Bend-La Pine schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the need for mental health resources–not just in schools, but everywhere. KTVZ…
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