Retail employers ‘cautious’ on seasonal hiring
CNN — Â Seasonal hiring activity is on pace to be the slowest since The Great Recession. According to new data released Wednesday, companies have…
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Bend man sentenced to two years in federal prison for hitting Yellowstone National Park flagger with his car
UPDATE: Adding video CHEYENNE, Wyoming (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of supervised release for…
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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Aileen Graef, Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey…
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The US economy grew at a 3.8% rate in the second quarter, significantly stronger than previously reported
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy’s comeback in the second quarter was just revised higher again, and economists estimate…
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ODOT upgrading ADA curb ramps in Sisters; project to bring nighttime lane closures, construction noise
(UPDATE: Added Video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)- Crews will soon begin upgrading curb ramps to meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards at…
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Bend City Council makes key decision on future of planned iconic bike-pedestrian bridge
(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council…
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From prison time to game time: Side Door Foundation inspires inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institute
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution gathered this week to watch a basketball game between prisoners,…
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First responders receive donation from AT&T in Sisters for efforts during the Flat Fire
First responders for the recent, devastating Flat Fire received a large donation Wednesday morning in Sisters. A total of $25,000 was donated by…
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Police standoff at SW Redmond home ends with man’s peaceful surrender
Numerous police, including a SWAT team and armored vehicles, converged on a southwest Redmond home and street during a standoff late Wednesday…
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La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project receives $3.43 million grant from U.S. Forest Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA…
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Oregon DMV making changes: Bend’s DMV office will be open Thursdays for appointments only
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer…
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Flashback Cruz donation advances key projects at the Central Oregon Veterans Village
A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Deflection Program to celebrate one-year anniversary with graduation ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program and will recognize…
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Six people displaced, several pets perish in two-alarm fire at southwest Redmond apartments
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several pets perished and six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at a southwest Redmond apartment complex early…
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Planting seedlings for the future: Disaster-relief forest restoration grant helps landowners in post-wildfire recovery
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2020 and 2021 fire seasons greatly impacted the state of Oregon, burning close to two million acres and having a…
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FAA awards Bend Municipal Airport $3.93 million to rebuild taxiways, complete lighting work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing…
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Wyden helps secure release of Oregon firefighter arrested while fighting Wash. wildfire, detained at ICE facility
KEIZER, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon firefighter who was arrested last month by Border Patrol while helping to fight the Bear Gulch fire in Washington…
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Here’s the NFL and College Football games airing on the networks of KTVZ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon viewers can gear up for a football-filled weekend with a slate of NFL and college games airing across KTVZ/NBC…
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Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year
CNN By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE field office was at least the fourth instance of violence or a…
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HEADS UP: Prices set to increase on season passes at Mt. Bachelor next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September…
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